How far is Joliet, IL from Itasca, IL?
The driving distance from Joliet, IL to Itasca, IL is about 35.7 miles (57.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.3 miles (50.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Joliet and Itasca.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Joliet and Itasca.
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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
795 ft · 27 sec · East Jefferson Street
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Keep slight right to continue on East Jefferson Street
1967 ft · 1 min · East Jefferson Street
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Continue on Collins Street
2 mi · 5 min · Collins Street
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Continue on South State Street
4.3 mi · 10 min · South State Street
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Continue on South Archer Avenue
2.4 mi · 4 min · South Archer Avenue
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Turn left onto I 355 North: West Suburbs
2672 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway
22.8 mi · 28 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 20: Lake Street
2523 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Lake Street
150 m · 10 sec · Lake Street
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Turn left onto North Rohlwing Road
3119 ft · 1 min · North Rohlwing Road
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Turn right onto West Bloomingdale Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · West Bloomingdale Road
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Turn left onto South Walnut Street
2238 ft · 1 min · South Walnut Street
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Turn right onto East Division Street
1620 ft · 45 sec · East Division Street
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Turn right onto Arlington Heights Road
3 m · 1 sec · Arlington Heights Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Arlington Heights Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Joliet and Itasca.
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.
Veterans Memorial Tollway
Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway
22.8 mi · 00h 28m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Joliet and Sunny near Itasca.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Joliet to Itasca?
The road trip is about 35.7 miles (57.4 km) and usually takes 00h 56m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Woodridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.8 miles from Joliet and 17.8 miles from Itasca.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.3 miles (50.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:36 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.75 one way or $9.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Joliet and Sunny near Itasca.
Stop Ideas Near Woodridge
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 Woodridge.
Naperville
La Grange Road
Summit
Joliet Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Joliet and Itasca. Straight-line distance: 31.33 mi (50.42 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 Itasca
Village in Illinois, U.
| Population | 9,758 |
| Coordinates | 41.9750300, -88.0072900 |
| Altitude | 214 |
| Country | United States |
End: Itasca (-88.00729, 41.97503)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 57 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $4.75 | $9.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.36 | $10.72 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.86 | $11.73 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.68 | $13.37 |
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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