How far is Joliet, IL from Lindenhurst, IL?

The driving distance from Joliet, IL to Lindenhurst, IL is about 67.9 miles (109.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61.3 miles (98.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 30m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
67.84 mi
01h 45m
Flight
61.24 mi
98.56 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.24 mi
Kilometers
98.56 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
67.84 mi
Kilometers
109.17 km
Drive Time
01h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lindenhurst
Tue, May 12, 11:12 PM CDT
Return by in Joliet
Wed, May 13, 12:57 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Joliet
2026-05-12T21:27
Arrive Lindenhurst
Tue, May 12, 11:12 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Joliet
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Itasca
IL

Village in Illinois, U.

From Joliet
33.9 mi
00h 52m
To Lindenhurst
33.9 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 25 mph S
Destination
74°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 25 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Joliet and Lindenhurst.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Joliet and Lindenhurst.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    34 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Ottawa Street

    53 m · 12 sec · Ottawa Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Jefferson Street

    795 ft · 27 sec · East Jefferson Street

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on East Jefferson Street

    1967 ft · 1 min · East Jefferson Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Collins Street

    2 mi · 5 min · Collins Street

  6. 6

    Continue on South State Street

    4.3 mi · 10 min · South State Street

  7. 7

    Continue on South Archer Avenue

    2.4 mi · 4 min · South Archer Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto I 355 North: West Suburbs

    2672 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway

    24.4 mi · 30 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    5.6 mi · 7 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    6.9 mi · 9 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 53, IL 68: Dundee Road

    1797 ft · 44 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Dundee Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Dundee Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North Arlington Heights Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · North Arlington Heights Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto McHenry Road

    1428 ft · 31 sec · McHenry Road

  16. 16

    Continue on State Highway 83

    2.3 mi · 4 min · State Highway 83

  17. 17

    Continue on Mundelein Road

    2773 ft · 47 sec · Mundelein Road

  18. 18

    Continue on IL RT 83

    1.1 km · 1 min · IL RT 83

  19. 19

    Continue on IL Rt 83

    1890 ft · 32 sec · IL Rt 83

  20. 20

    Continue on Mundelein Road

    1854 ft · 33 sec · Mundelein Road

  21. 21

    Continue on South Lake Street

    8.8 mi · 15 min · South Lake Street

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    1.9 mi · 4 min

  23. 23

    Turn left onto West Grand Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · West Grand Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Sand Lake Road

    79 m · 9 sec · Sand Lake Road

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Valley Drive

    124 m · 18 sec · Valley Drive

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Briar Lane

    1079 ft · 47 sec · Briar Lane

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Briar Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Joliet and Lindenhurst.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
27 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Tollway
36.8 mi · 54%
South Lake Street
10.7 mi · 16%
South State Street
4.28 mi · 6%
South Archer Avenue
2.44 mi · 4%
North Arlington Heights Road
2.42 mi · 4%
State Highway 83
2.32 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Tollway

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway

24.4 mi · 00h 30m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.6 mi
61.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Itasca
00h 52m from Joliet
Leave By
3:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Joliet and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Lindenhurst.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Joliet to Lindenhurst?

The road trip is about 67.9 miles (109.2 km) and usually takes 01h 45m 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?

Itasca is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.9 miles from Joliet and 33.9 miles from Lindenhurst.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 61.3 miles (98.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 3:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.01 one way or $18.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Joliet and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Lindenhurst.

Stop Ideas Near Itasca

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Itasca, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Itasca.

RAIL

Glenview station

20 mi away
1116 Depot St.
RAIL

La Grange Road

21 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Naperville

25 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

Summit

26 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Joliet and Lindenhurst. Straight-line distance: 61.24 mi (98.56 km).

Joliet

#1 Joliet

The second most populous city in Will County, Illinois.

Population85,583
Coordinates41.5251900, -88.0834000
Altitude165
CountryUnited States
Lindenhurst

#2 Lindenhurst

City in Illinois, United States of America

Population14,117
Coordinates42.4105800, -88.0261900
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
Start: Joliet (-88.0834, 41.52519)
End: Lindenhurst (-88.02619, 42.41058)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 109 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.39 gal
9.06 L · about $9.01
Round trip
$18.03
4.78 gal · 18.12 L
Estimated CO2
21.2 kg one way
Round trip: 42.5 kg / 94 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.01 $18.03
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.16 $20.33
Premium $4.65 $11.12 $22.25
Diesel $5.30 $12.68 $25.35

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Illinois · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Joliet and Lindenhurst. The current time is 21:27:46.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.