How far is Joliet, IL from La Grange, IL?
The driving distance from Joliet, IL to La Grange, IL is about 217.2 miles (349.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 168.5 miles (271.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 36m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village mostly in Woodford County, Illinois, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Joliet and La Grange.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Joliet and La Grange.
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Start on the route
34 m · 10 sec
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Turn right onto Ottawa Street
1397 ft · 44 sec · Ottawa Street
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Continue on Ottawa Street
758 ft · 22 sec · Ottawa Street
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Continue on Chicago Street
2079 ft · 1 min · Chicago Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 80 West: Moline, Rock Island
1707 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
6.4 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 55 South: Saint Louis
1900 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left
86.6 mi · 1 hr 33 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 74 West: Peoria
2888 ft · 49 sec
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Continue straight
27.4 mi · 29 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 474 West: Moline, Rock Island
7.9 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 24 West: Bartonville
19.6 mi · 25 min
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Turn left
39 m · 5 sec
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Continue on West Valley View Drive
1061 ft · 18 sec · West Valley View Drive
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Continue on United States Highway 24
16.9 mi · 25 min · United States Highway 24
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Turn left onto South Main Street
4.6 mi · 7 min · South Main Street
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Continue straight
28.4 mi · 42 min
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Turn right onto West Clinton Street
7.6 mi · 11 min · West Clinton Street
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Turn left
2.1 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto Lagrange Lock Road
5.8 mi · 14 min · Lagrange Lock Road
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Continue on County Road 1965 East
1.3 mi · 3 min · County Road 1965 East
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Continue on County Road 12
2015 ft · 55 sec · County Road 12
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · County Road 12
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Joliet and La Grange.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 55 South
Merge slight left
86.6 mi · 01h 33m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Joliet and Sunny near La Grange.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Joliet to La Grange?
The road trip is about 217.2 miles (349.6 km) and usually takes 04h 36m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Goodfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 108.6 miles from Joliet and 108.7 miles from La Grange.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 168.5 miles (271.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:46 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.89 one way or $57.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Joliet and Sunny near La Grange.
Stop Ideas Near Goodfield
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Goodfield.
Uptown Station
Peoria, Illinois
Lincoln
Pontiac station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Joliet and La Grange. Straight-line distance: 168.48 mi (271.15 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 La Grange
Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 15,292 |
| Coordinates | 39.9472700, -90.5373500 |
| Altitude | 142 |
| Country | United States |
End: La Grange (-90.53735, 39.94727)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 350 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 42m |
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 | $28.89 | $57.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $32.58 | $65.16 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $35.65 | $71.30 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $40.63 | $81.26 |
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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