How far is Joliet, IL from Little Rock, IL?
The driving distance from Joliet, IL to Little Rock, IL is about 32.8 miles (52.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.7 miles (46.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 55m 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 57m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in and county seat of Oswego County, New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Joliet and Little Rock.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Joliet and Little Rock.
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Start on the route
83 m · 22 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Joliet Street
864 ft · 35 sec · Joliet Street
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Turn left onto Cass Street
667 ft · 19 sec · Cass Street
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Continue on Western Avenue
1227 ft · 40 sec · Western Avenue
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Turn right onto North Center Street
1400 ft · 40 sec · North Center Street
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Continue on Plainfield Road
5.2 mi · 11 min · Plainfield Road
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Continue on Joliet Road
2.5 mi · 5 min · Joliet Road
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Turn slight right onto North Division Street
1055 ft · 37 sec · North Division Street
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Turn left onto West Lockport Street
1.6 km · 3 min · West Lockport Street
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Continue on West Lockport Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · West Lockport Road
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Turn right onto Ridge Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Ridge Road
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Turn left onto Plainfield Road
5.4 mi · 8 min · Plainfield Road
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Turn left
1.5 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
66 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto Orchard Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Orchard Road
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Turn left onto Mill Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Mill Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Kennedy Road
890 ft · 25 sec · Kennedy Road
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Turn left onto Galena Road
9 mi · 13 min · Galena Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Galena Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Joliet and Little Rock.
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.
Galena Road
Turn left onto Galena Road
8.99 mi · 00h 13m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Joliet and Sunny near Little Rock.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Joliet to Little Rock?
The road trip is about 32.8 miles (52.8 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?
Oswego is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.3 miles from Joliet and 16.4 miles from Little Rock.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.7 miles (46.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:34 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.37 one way or $8.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Joliet and Sunny near Little Rock.
Stop Ideas Near Oswego
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 Oswego.
Plano
Naperville
Joliet Transportation Center
La Grange Road
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Joliet and Little Rock. Straight-line distance: 28.71 mi (46.21 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 Little Rock
Township in Kendall County, Illinois
| Population | 14,260 |
| Coordinates | 41.7175300, -88.5761900 |
| Altitude | 216 |
| Country | United States |
End: Little Rock (-88.57619, 41.71753)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 53 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $4.37 | $8.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.93 | $9.87 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.40 | $10.80 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.15 | $12.31 |
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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