How far is Joliet, IL from Near North Side, IL?
The driving distance from Joliet, IL to Near North Side, IL is about 47.3 miles (76.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.7 miles (55.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 07m.
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.
A city located in Cook County, Illinois.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Chance Drizzle
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Joliet and Near North Side.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Joliet and Near North Side.
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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
3122 ft · 2 min · Chicago Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 80 East: Gary Indiana
1263 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
18.7 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 57 North, I 294 North: Chicago, Wisconsin
2647 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
13.4 mi · 18 min
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Continue on Dan Ryan Expressway
3.3 mi · 5 min · Dan Ryan Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
7.8 mi · 11 min · Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
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Take the exit slight right toward Downtown
2618 ft · 1 min · Kennedy Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Kennedy Expressway
537 ft · 13 sec · Kennedy Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Kennedy Expressway
39 m · 3 sec · Kennedy Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Randolph Street, Lake Street
123 m · 10 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Lake Street
868 ft · 23 sec
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Turn right onto West Lake Street
93 m · 14 sec · West Lake Street
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Turn left onto North Desplaines Street
2021 ft · 55 sec · North Desplaines Street
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Turn right onto West Grand Avenue
2012 ft · 1 min · West Grand Avenue
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Turn left onto North Orleans Street
1828 ft · 51 sec · North Orleans Street
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Turn right onto West Chicago Avenue
808 ft · 26 sec · West Chicago Avenue
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Turn left onto North Wells Street
1257 ft · 34 sec · North Wells Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Wells Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Joliet and Near North Side.
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 80 East
Merge slight left
18.7 mi · 00h 23m
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 Chance Drizzle near Near North Side.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Joliet to Near North Side?
The road trip is about 47.3 miles (76.2 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?
Markham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.7 miles from Joliet and 23.7 miles from Near North Side.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.7 miles (55.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.6 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:16 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.69 one way or $15.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Joliet and Chance Drizzle near Near North Side.
Stop Ideas Near Markham
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 Markham.
Homewood
Dyer station
Hammond–Whiting station
Summit
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Joliet and Near North Side. Straight-line distance: 34.74 mi (55.91 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 Near North Side
Near North Side is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.9000300, -87.6345000 |
| Altitude | 179 |
| Country | United States |
End: Near North Side (-87.6345, 41.90003)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 76 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 35m |
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 | $4.61 | $7.69 | $15.39 |
| Mid-grade | $5.24 | $8.75 | $17.50 |
| Premium | $5.79 | $9.68 | $19.35 |
| Diesel | $6.59 | $11.01 | $22.02 |
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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