How far is Joliet, IL from Roanoke, IL?
The driving distance from Joliet, IL to Roanoke, IL is about 103.1 miles (165.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 76.8 miles (123.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 03m 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.
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 02h 01m.
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.
Village also known as Utica, in LaSalle County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Joliet and Roanoke.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Joliet and Roanoke.
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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
2079 ft · 1 min · Chicago Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 80 West: Moline, Rock Island
1707 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
54.1 mi · 59 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 39 South, US 51 South: Normal, Bloomington
2489 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
36.4 mi · 39 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 116: Metamora, Flanagan
1403 ft · 36 sec
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Turn right onto County Road 1800 North
5.5 mi · 10 min · County Road 1800 North
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Turn left onto County Road 2100 E
1.3 mi · 2 min · County Road 2100 E
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Turn straight onto County Road 1400 North
3.3 mi · 6 min · County Road 1400 North
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Continue on East Husseman Street
1 km · 1 min · East Husseman Street
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Turn right
37 m · 9 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Joliet and Roanoke.
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 West
Merge slight left
54.1 mi · 00h 59m
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 Mostly Sunny near Roanoke.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Joliet to Roanoke?
The road trip is about 103.1 miles (165.9 km) and usually takes 02h 01m 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?
Utica is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.5 miles from Joliet and 51.6 miles from Roanoke.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 76.8 miles (123.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.3 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 2:26 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.73 one way or $27.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Joliet and Mostly Sunny near Roanoke.
Stop Ideas Near Utica
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 Utica.
Mendota station
Princeton
Plano
Dwight station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Joliet and Roanoke. Straight-line distance: 76.78 mi (123.56 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 Roanoke
Village in Illinois, United States
| Population | 1,966 |
| Coordinates | 40.7961500, -89.1973000 |
| Altitude | 222 |
| Country | United States |
End: Roanoke (-89.1973, 40.79615)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 166 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 17m |
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 | $13.73 | $27.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $15.48 | $30.96 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $16.94 | $33.88 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $19.31 | $38.61 |
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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