How far is Joliet, IL from Maple Park, IL?

The driving distance from Joliet, IL to Maple Park, IL is about 46.4 miles (74.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.5 miles (60.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 36m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
46.37 mi
01h 18m
Flight
37.49 mi
60.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.49 mi
Kilometers
60.34 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.37 mi
Kilometers
74.62 km
Drive Time
01h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Maple Park
Sun, Apr 19, 2:57 AM CDT
Return by in Joliet
Sun, Apr 19, 4:16 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Joliet
2026-04-19T01:39
Arrive Maple Park
Sun, Apr 19, 2:57 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:54 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
Aurora
IL

The second most populous city in Illinois.

From Joliet
23.2 mi
00h 39m
To Maple Park
23.2 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph WNW
Destination
51°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Joliet and Maple Park.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    83 m · 22 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Joliet Street

    864 ft · 35 sec · Joliet Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Cass Street

    667 ft · 19 sec · Cass Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Western Avenue

    1227 ft · 40 sec · Western Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto North Center Street

    1400 ft · 40 sec · North Center Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Plainfield Road

    5.2 mi · 11 min · Plainfield Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Joliet Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Joliet Road

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto North Division Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · North Division Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto 143rd Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · 143rd Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Lincoln Highway

    7.5 mi · 11 min · Lincoln Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Hill Avenue

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Hill Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on East Galena Boulevard

    612 ft · 21 sec · East Galena Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North Ohio Street

    741 ft · 21 sec · North Ohio Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East New York Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · East New York Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North Lake Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · North Lake Street

  16. 16

    Continue on South Lincolnway Street

    1885 ft · 39 sec · South Lincolnway Street

  17. 17

    Take the ramp left toward I 88 West Toll, IL 56 West Toll: Chicago, Dekalb-Iowa

    118 m · 10 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 88 West, IL 56 West: DeKalb-Iowa

    3054 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 47

    1295 ft · 32 sec

  22. 22

    Continue on IL 47

    858 ft · 21 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on IL 47

    60 m · 7 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right

    6 mi · 10 min

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Lincoln Highway

    6.8 mi · 9 min · Lincoln Highway

  26. 26

    Turn right onto East County Line Road

    1 km · 2 min · East County Line Road

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Main Street

    591 ft · 16 sec · Main Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
60.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lincoln Highway
14.3 mi · 31%
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
7.01 mi · 15%
Plainfield Road
5.24 mi · 11%
Joliet Road
2.46 mi · 5%
Hill Avenue
2.35 mi · 5%
North Lake Street
2.09 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Lincoln Highway

Turn right onto Lincoln Highway

7.5 mi · 00h 11m

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 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.9 mi
37.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Aurora
00h 39m from Joliet
Leave By
3:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Joliet and Sunny near Maple Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Joliet to Maple Park?

The road trip is about 46.4 miles (74.6 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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?

Aurora is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.2 miles from Joliet and 23.2 miles from Maple Park.

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

The direct path is about 37.5 miles (60.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.9 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 3:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.18 one way or $12.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Joliet and Sunny near Maple Park.

Stop Ideas Near Aurora

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Aurora, 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 Aurora.

RAIL

Naperville

15 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

Plano

21 mi away
101 West Main Street
RAIL

Joliet Transportation Center

33 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street
RAIL

La Grange Road

38 mi away
25 West Burlington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Joliet and Maple Park. Straight-line distance: 37.49 mi (60.34 km).

Joliet

#1 Joliet

The second most populous city in Will County, Illinois.

Population85,583
Coordinates41.5251900, -88.0834000
Altitude165
CountryUnited States
Maple Park

#2 Maple Park

City in Illinois, United States of America

Population1,384
Coordinates41.9075300, -88.5992500
Altitude263
CountryUnited States
Start: Joliet (-88.0834, 41.52519)
End: Maple Park (-88.59925, 41.90753)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 75 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.64 gal
6.19 L · about $6.18
Round trip
$12.37
3.28 gal · 12.38 L
Estimated CO2
14.6 kg one way
Round trip: 29.1 kg / 64 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.18 $12.37
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.97 $13.95
Premium $4.65 $7.63 $15.27
Diesel $5.30 $8.70 $17.40

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Joliet and Maple Park. The current time is 01:39:42.

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.