How far is Joliet, IL from Rosemount, MN?
The driving distance from Joliet, IL to Rosemount, MN is about 430.9 miles (693.4 km), with a travel time of about 08h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 337.5 miles (543.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 12m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Wisconsin, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Joliet and Rosemount.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Joliet and Rosemount.
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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
4.6 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 72, IL 58: Higgins Road, Woodfield Road, Golf Road
1888 ft · 48 sec
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Turn left onto East Higgins Road
1.4 km · 2 min · East Higgins Road
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Turn right onto North Meacham Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · North Meacham Road
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Turn left onto I 90 Toll West: Rockford
2759 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
71.2 mi · 1 hr 16 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward CTH S
1757 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right
81 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto Shopiere Road
2 mi · 3 min · Shopiere Road
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Turn left onto County Highway J
5.8 mi · 9 min · County Highway J
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Turn left onto East Avalon Road
1862 ft · 35 sec · East Avalon Road
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Take the ramp slight right
16.9 mi · 18 min
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Continue straight
51.8 mi · 55 min
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Keep slight left
63.5 mi · 1 hr 8 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Eau Claire, Saint Paul
156.2 mi · 2 hr 47 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 694 North, I 494 South
1560 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 494 South
1640 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 494 South
1088 ft · 37 sec
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Continue straight
8.5 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight right to continue on MN 3, MN 62: Robert Street
2548 ft · 35 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 3: Robert Street
1236 ft · 39 sec
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Turn right onto Robert Trail South
2.2 mi · 3 min · Robert Trail South
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
36 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
111 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto South Robert Trail
1.1 km · 1 min · South Robert Trail
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Robert Trail
32 m · 5 sec · South Robert Trail
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Exit the roundabout onto South Robert Trail
7.6 mi · 11 min · South Robert Trail
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Turn right
88 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto South Robert Trail
1719 ft · 56 sec · South Robert Trail
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Turn left onto 145th Street West
27 m · 2 sec · 145th Street West
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 145th Street West
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Joliet and Rosemount.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 94 West
Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Eau Claire, Saint Paul
156 mi · 02h 47m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Joliet and Mostly Sunny near Rosemount.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Joliet to Rosemount?
The road trip is about 430.9 miles (693.4 km) and usually takes 08h 12m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Wisconsin Dells is a useful midpoint, sitting about 215.2 miles from Joliet and 215.7 miles from Rosemount.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 337.5 miles (543.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 93.4 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $57.32 one way or $114.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 135.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Joliet and Mostly Sunny near Rosemount.
Stop Ideas Near Wisconsin Dells
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 Wisconsin Dells.
Wisconsin Dells
Portage
Westfield, WI
Madison, Wisconsin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Joliet and Rosemount. Straight-line distance: 337.47 mi (543.1 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 Rosemount
City in Dakota County, Minnesota, United States
| Population | 25,798 |
| Coordinates | 44.7394100, -93.1257700 |
| Altitude | 294 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rosemount (-93.12577, 44.73941)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 693 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 14h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 22m |
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 | $57.32 | $114.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $64.65 | $129.29 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $70.74 | $141.48 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $80.62 | $161.24 |
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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