How far is Joliet, IL from Rosiclare, IL?

The driving distance from Joliet, IL to Rosiclare, IL is about 339.1 miles (545.8 km), with a travel time of about 06h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 283.7 miles (456.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 33m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
339.12 mi
06h 46m
Flight
283.74 mi
456.63 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
283.74 mi
Kilometers
456.63 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
339.12 mi
Kilometers
545.76 km
Drive Time
06h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rosiclare
Wed, Apr 15, 2:47 PM CDT
Return by in Joliet
Wed, Apr 15, 9:34 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Joliet
2026-04-15T08:00
Arrive Rosiclare
Wed, Apr 15, 2:47 PM CDT
Route Timing
06h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:47 PM to 2:17 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:26 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Joliet
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Neoga
IL

City in Cumberland County, Illinois, United States

From Joliet
169.6 mi
03h 23m
To Rosiclare
169.4 mi
03h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW
Destination
85°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 7:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 16 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    34 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Ottawa Street

    1397 ft · 44 sec · Ottawa Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Ottawa Street

    758 ft · 22 sec · Ottawa Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Chicago Street

    1 mi · 3 min · Chicago Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Doris Avenue

    686 ft · 15 sec · Doris Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Gardner Street

    1482 ft · 36 sec · Gardner Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Manhattan Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Manhattan Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Manhattan Road

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Manhattan Road

  9. 9

    Continue on West North Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · West North Street

  10. 10

    Continue on South State Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · South State Street

  11. 11

    Continue on US Route 52

    1.2 mi · 2 min · US Route 52

  12. 12

    Continue on South Cedar Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · South Cedar Road

  13. 13

    Continue on West Arsenal Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · West Arsenal Road

  14. 14

    Continue on West Joliet Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West Joliet Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South La Grange Road

    10.1 mi · 14 min · South La Grange Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Bourbonnais Parkway

    2017 ft · 40 sec · Bourbonnais Parkway

  17. 17

    Take the ramp slight right toward I-57 South: Kankakee

    2192 ft · 54 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    160.5 mi · 2 hr 52 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 57 South: Memphis

    65.7 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Ken Gray Expressway

    20 mi · 22 min · Ken Gray Expressway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 14: Christopher, Benton

    1972 ft · 50 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · West Main Street

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Public Square

    115 m · 8 sec · East Main Street

  24. 24

    Exit the rotary onto East Main Street

    31.6 mi · 48 min · East Main Street

  25. 25

    Turn left

    1 km · 51 sec

  26. 26

    Turn right onto North Commercial Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Commercial Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Highway 145

    5.9 mi · 10 min · Highway 145

  28. 28

    Turn left

    16.8 mi · 24 min

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Il 146

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Il 146

  30. 30

    Continue straight

    2.1 mi · 4 min

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Hopkinton Street

    7 m · 1 sec · Hopkinton Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hopkinton Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
32 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-57 South
161 mi · 47%
I 57 South
65.7 mi · 19%
East Main Street
31.7 mi · 9%
Ken Gray Expressway
20 mi · 6%
South La Grange Road
10.1 mi · 3%
Highway 145
5.95 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I-57 South

Merge slight left

161 mi · 02h 52m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
06h 46m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+55.4 mi
283.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Neoga
03h 23m from Joliet
Leave By
10:26 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Joliet and Mostly Sunny near Rosiclare.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 339.1 miles (545.8 km) and usually takes 06h 46m 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?

Neoga is a useful midpoint, sitting about 169.6 miles from Joliet and 169.4 miles from Rosiclare.

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

The direct path is about 283.7 miles (456.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.4 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 $45.14 one way or $90.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 106.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Joliet and Mostly Sunny near Rosiclare.

Stop Ideas Near Neoga

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

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

RAIL

Mattoon station

19 mi away
1718 Broadway Ave.
RAIL

Effingham

24 mi away
401 West National Ave.
RAIL

Illinois Terminal

90 mi away
45 East University Ave.
RAIL

Centralia station

106 mi away
108 East Broadway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Joliet and Rosiclare. Straight-line distance: 283.74 mi (456.63 km).

Joliet

#1 Joliet

The second most populous city in Will County, Illinois.

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

#2 Rosiclare

City in Hardin County, Illinois, United States

Population1,008
Coordinates37.4236600, -88.3461500
Altitude108
CountryUnited States
Start: Joliet (-88.0834, 41.52519)
End: Rosiclare (-88.34615, 37.42366)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 546 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.97 gal
45.3 L · about $45.14
Round trip
$90.28
23.94 gal · 90.6 L
Estimated CO2
106.4 kg one way
Round trip: 212.8 kg / 469 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $45.14 $90.28
Mid-grade $4.25 $50.91 $101.82
Premium $4.65 $55.71 $111.42
Diesel $5.30 $63.49 $126.98

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Joliet and Rosiclare. The current time is 08:00:23.

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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.