How far is Joliet, IL from Indian Head Park, IL?
The driving distance from Joliet, IL to Indian Head Park, IL is about 22.4 miles (36.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.3 miles (31.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Joliet and Indian Head Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Joliet and Indian Head Park.
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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
7.6 mi · 10 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway
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Take the exit slight left toward Joliet Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Joliet Road
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Turn left onto Wolf Road
1197 ft · 33 sec · Wolf Road
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Turn left onto Eastgate Road
73 m · 10 sec · Eastgate Road
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Continue on Blackhawk Trail
1296 ft · 57 sec · Blackhawk Trail
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Continue on Blackhawk Trail
6 m · 1 sec · Blackhawk Trail
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Blackhawk Trail
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Joliet and Indian Head Park.
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.
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway
7.63 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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Joliet and Mostly Sunny near Indian Head Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Joliet to Indian Head Park?
The road trip is about 22.4 miles (36.1 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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 11.2 miles from Joliet and 11.2 miles from Indian Head Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.3 miles (31.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 7:10 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.98 one way or $5.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Joliet and Mostly Sunny near Indian Head Park.
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 Indian Head Park. Straight-line distance: 19.34 mi (31.13 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 Indian Head Park
Village in United States of America
| Population | 3,680 |
| Coordinates | 41.7703100, -87.9022800 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| Country | United States |
End: Indian Head Park (-87.90228, 41.77031)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 36 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $2.98 | $5.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.36 | $6.72 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.68 | $7.35 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.19 | $8.38 |
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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