How far is Joliet, IL from Plainfield, IL?
The driving distance from Joliet, IL to Plainfield, IL is about 195.2 miles (314.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 167.3 miles (269.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 59m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Joliet and Plainfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Joliet and Plainfield.
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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
1 mi · 3 min · Chicago Street
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Turn left onto Doris Avenue
686 ft · 15 sec · Doris Avenue
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Turn right onto Gardner Street
1482 ft · 36 sec · Gardner Street
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Continue on Manhattan Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Manhattan Road
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Continue on Manhattan Road
3.1 mi · 4 min · Manhattan Road
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Continue on West North Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · West North Street
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Continue on South State Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · South State Street
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Continue on US Route 52
1.2 mi · 2 min · US Route 52
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Continue on South Cedar Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · South Cedar Road
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Continue on West Arsenal Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · West Arsenal Road
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Continue on West Joliet Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · West Joliet Road
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Turn right onto South La Grange Road
10.1 mi · 14 min · South La Grange Road
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Turn left onto Bourbonnais Parkway
2017 ft · 40 sec · Bourbonnais Parkway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I-57 South: Kankakee
2192 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left
128.6 mi · 2 hr 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 16 East: Charleston
1676 ft · 47 sec
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Turn straight onto Charleston Avenue East
1.2 km · 1 min · Charleston Avenue East
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Continue on Illinois Route 16
6 mi · 8 min · Illinois Route 16
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Continue on West Lincoln Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · West Lincoln Avenue
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Turn right onto 18th Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · 18th Street
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Continue on Illinois Route 130
1.2 km · 1 min · Illinois Route 130
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Continue on Route 130
10 mi · 15 min · Route 130
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Continue on County Road 1825 East
2 mi · 3 min · County Road 1825 East
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Continue on County Road 1775 E
1.3 km · 1 min · County Road 1775 E
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Continue on North Haughton Highway
1945 ft · 33 sec · North Haughton Highway
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Continue on 1700E
1.3 mi · 2 min · 1700E
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Continue on North Haughton Highway
4 mi · 6 min · North Haughton Highway
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Continue on County Road 1700E
2.1 mi · 3 min · County Road 1700E
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Continue on North 1250th Street
4.7 mi · 7 min · North 1250th Street
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Turn left onto North Street
1912 ft · 59 sec · North Street
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Turn left onto North 1280th Street
19 m · 3 sec · North 1280th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 1280th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Joliet and Plainfield.
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-57 South
Merge slight left
129 mi · 02h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Joliet and Showers And Thunderstorms near Plainfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Joliet to Plainfield?
The road trip is about 195.2 miles (314.1 km) and usually takes 03h 59m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Rantoul is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.6 miles from Joliet and 97.5 miles from Plainfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 167.3 miles (269.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:00 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.98 one way or $51.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Joliet and Showers And Thunderstorms near Plainfield.
Stop Ideas Near Rantoul
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 Rantoul.
Rantoul
Illinois Terminal
Danville, Illinois
Gilman
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Joliet and Plainfield. Straight-line distance: 167.34 mi (269.3 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 Plainfield
Village in Illinois, United States
| Population | 44,542 |
| Coordinates | 39.1036500, -88.1353200 |
| Altitude | 171 |
| Country | United States |
End: Plainfield (-88.13532, 39.10365)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 314 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 26m |
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 | $25.98 | $51.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $29.30 | $58.61 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $32.07 | $64.13 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $36.54 | $73.09 |
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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