How far is Joliet, IL from Machesney Park, IL?
The driving distance from Joliet, IL to Machesney Park, IL is about 101.7 miles (163.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 75.1 miles (120.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 24m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 12m.
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
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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 Machesney Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Joliet and Machesney 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
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
24.4 mi · 30 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway
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Merge slight left
4.6 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 72, IL 58: Higgins Road, Woodfield Road, Golf Road
1888 ft · 48 sec
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Turn left onto East Higgins Road
1.4 km · 2 min · East Higgins Road
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Turn right onto North Meacham Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · North Meacham Road
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Turn left onto I 90 Toll West: Rockford
2759 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
54 mi · 58 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward East Riverside Boulevard
2080 ft · 53 sec
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Turn left onto East Riverside Boulevard
1.6 km · 2 min · East Riverside Boulevard
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Turn right onto North Perryville Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · North Perryville Road
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Continue on Perryville Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Perryville Road
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Turn left onto Harlem Road
1 mi · 2 min · Harlem Road
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Turn right onto North Alpine Road
2676 ft · 1 min · North Alpine Road
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Turn left onto Roosevelt Road
2753 ft · 1 min · Roosevelt Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Roosevelt Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Joliet and Machesney Park.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
54 mi · 00h 58m
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 Machesney Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Joliet to Machesney Park?
The road trip is about 101.7 miles (163.6 km) and usually takes 02h 12m 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?
East Dundee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.8 miles from Joliet and 50.9 miles from Machesney Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 75.1 miles (120.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.6 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 2:06 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.54 one way or $27.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Joliet and Sunny near Machesney Park.
Stop Ideas Near East Dundee
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 East Dundee.
Naperville
Glenview station
La Grange Road
Summit
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Joliet and Machesney Park. Straight-line distance: 75.09 mi (120.84 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 Machesney Park
Village in the U.
| Population | 22,678 |
| Coordinates | 42.3472400, -89.0390000 |
| Altitude | 226 |
| Country | United States |
End: Machesney Park (-89.039, 42.34724)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 164 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 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 | $13.54 | $27.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $15.27 | $30.54 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $16.71 | $33.42 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $19.04 | $38.08 |
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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