How far is Joliet, IL from Rolling Meadows, IL?
The driving distance from Joliet, IL to Rolling Meadows, IL is about 43.2 miles (69.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 38.8 miles (62.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 10m 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 01h 05m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Joliet and Rolling Meadows.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Joliet and Rolling Meadows.
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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
5.6 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Kirchoff Road
1560 ft · 38 sec
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Turn sharp right onto Kirchoff Road
122 m · 18 sec · Kirchoff Road
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Turn left onto Rohlwing Road
1208 ft · 35 sec · Rohlwing Road
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Turn right onto Campbell Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Campbell Street
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Turn left onto Bluebird Lane
77 m · 11 sec · Bluebird Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bluebird Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Joliet and Rolling Meadows.
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.
Veterans Memorial Tollway
Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway
24.4 mi · 00h 30m
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 Mostly Sunny near Rolling Meadows.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Joliet to Rolling Meadows?
The road trip is about 43.2 miles (69.6 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?
Lisle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.6 miles from Joliet and 21.6 miles from Rolling Meadows.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 38.8 miles (62.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 4:20 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.77 one way or $11.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Joliet and Mostly Sunny near Rolling Meadows.
Stop Ideas Near Lisle
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 Lisle.
Naperville
La Grange Road
Summit
Joliet Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Joliet and Rolling Meadows. Straight-line distance: 38.79 mi (62.43 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 Rolling Meadows
City in Cook County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 23,246 |
| Coordinates | 42.0841900, -88.0131300 |
| Altitude | 219 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rolling Meadows (-88.01313, 42.08419)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 70 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
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 | $5.77 | $11.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.51 | $13.01 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $7.12 | $14.24 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $8.12 | $16.23 |
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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