How far is Joliet, IL from Hinsdale, IL?
The driving distance from Joliet, IL to Hinsdale, IL is about 24 miles (38.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.5 miles (33 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Joliet and Hinsdale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Joliet and Hinsdale.
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Start on the route
34 m · 10 sec
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Turn right onto Ottawa Street
53 m · 12 sec · Ottawa Street
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Turn left onto East Jefferson Street
119 m · 19 sec · East Jefferson Street
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Turn left onto North Chicago Street
1.3 km · 2 min · North Chicago Street
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Continue on Ruby Street
842 ft · 24 sec · Ruby Street
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Turn right onto Broadway Street
4.1 mi · 8 min · Broadway Street
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Continue on Independence Boulevard
5.4 mi · 10 min · Independence Boulevard
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Continue on Joliet Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Joliet Road
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Take the ramp straight toward I 355 South Toll, I 55 North: Suburbs, Chicago
33 m · 3 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North: Chicago
2653 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway
5.1 mi · 7 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 83: Kingery Road
1051 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on IL 83 North: Kingery Road
1156 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on IL 83 North: Kingery Road North
1529 ft · 43 sec
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Continue on Kingery Highway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Kingery Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward 55th Street
1348 ft · 35 sec
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At the end of the road, turn straight onto 55th Street
2510 ft · 1 min · 55th Street
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Turn left onto South Madison Street
1.3 km · 3 min · South Madison Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Hinsdale Avenue
15 m · 2 sec · West Hinsdale Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Hinsdale Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Joliet and Hinsdale.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Independence Boulevard
Continue on Independence Boulevard
5.44 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Joliet and Sunny near Hinsdale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Joliet to Hinsdale?
The road trip is about 24 miles (38.7 km) and usually takes 00h 44m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Bolingbrook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.1 miles from Joliet and 12.1 miles from Hinsdale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.5 miles (33 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.21 one way or $6.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Joliet and Sunny near Hinsdale.
Stop Ideas Near Bolingbrook
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bolingbrook.
Naperville
Joliet Transportation Center
La Grange Road
Summit
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Joliet and Hinsdale. Straight-line distance: 20.49 mi (32.98 km).
#1 Joliet
The second most populous city in Will County, Illinois.
| Population | 85,583 |
| Coordinates | 41.5251900, -88.0834000 |
| Altitude | 165 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hinsdale
Village in Cook and DuPage counties, Illinois, United States; suburb of Chicago, Illinois
| Population | 17,587 |
| Coordinates | 41.8008600, -87.9370100 |
| Altitude | 213 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hinsdale (-87.93701, 41.80086)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 39 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $3.21 | $6.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.62 | $7.23 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.96 | $7.91 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.51 | $9.02 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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