How far is Joliet, IL from Roselle, IL?

The driving distance from Joliet, IL to Roselle, IL is about 37.2 miles (59.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.8 miles (51.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 55m 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
37.18 mi
00h 57m
Flight
31.75 mi
51.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.75 mi
Kilometers
51.1 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.18 mi
Kilometers
59.83 km
Drive Time
00h 57m

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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 00h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Roselle
Thu, Apr 23, 2:12 AM CDT
Return by in Joliet
Thu, Apr 23, 3:10 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Joliet
2026-04-23T01:14
Arrive Roselle
Thu, Apr 23, 2:12 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:58 AM to 10:58 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:34 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
Woodridge
IL

Suburb of Chicago in Illinois, USA

From Joliet
18.6 mi
00h 28m
To Roselle
18.6 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Joliet and Roselle.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    34 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Ottawa Street

    53 m · 12 sec · Ottawa Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Jefferson Street

    795 ft · 27 sec · East Jefferson Street

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on East Jefferson Street

    1967 ft · 1 min · East Jefferson Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Collins Street

    2 mi · 5 min · Collins Street

  6. 6

    Continue on South State Street

    4.3 mi · 10 min · South State Street

  7. 7

    Continue on South Archer Avenue

    2.4 mi · 4 min · South Archer Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto I 355 North: West Suburbs

    2672 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway

    22.8 mi · 28 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 20: Lake Street

    2523 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Turn left

    34 m · 4 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Lake Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Lake Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Medinah Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Medinah Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Irving Park Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Irving Park Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Irving Park Road

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Tollway
22.8 mi · 61%
South State Street
4.28 mi · 12%
South Archer Avenue
2.44 mi · 7%
Collins Street
1.95 mi · 5%
Irving Park Road
1.6 mi · 4%
Medinah Road
1.57 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Tollway

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway

22.8 mi · 00h 28m

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
00h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.4 mi
31.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Woodridge
00h 28m from Joliet
Leave By
4:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Joliet and Mostly Sunny near Roselle.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Joliet to Roselle?

The road trip is about 37.2 miles (59.8 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?

Woodridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.6 miles from Joliet and 18.6 miles from Roselle.

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

The direct path is about 31.8 miles (51.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 4:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.94 one way or $9.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Woodridge

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

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

RAIL

Naperville

9 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

La Grange Road

17 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

20 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.
RAIL

Joliet Transportation Center

25 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Joliet and Roselle. Straight-line distance: 31.75 mi (51.1 km).

Joliet

#1 Joliet

The second most populous city in Will County, Illinois.

Population85,583
Coordinates41.5251900, -88.0834000
Altitude165
CountryUnited States
Roselle

#2 Roselle

Village in Ilinois, United States of America

Population22,550
Coordinates41.9847500, -88.0797900
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
Start: Joliet (-88.0834, 41.52519)
End: Roselle (-88.07979, 41.98475)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 60 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.31 gal
4.97 L · about $4.94
Round trip
$9.88
2.62 gal · 9.94 L
Estimated CO2
11.6 kg one way
Round trip: 23.3 kg / 51 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.94 $9.88
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.57 $11.14
Premium $4.65 $6.10 $12.19
Diesel $5.30 $6.95 $13.90

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Joliet and Roselle. The current time is 01:14:35.

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.