How far is Joliet, IL from Sheridan, IL?
The driving distance from Joliet, IL to Sheridan, IL is about 38.4 miles (61.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.8 miles (49.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 51m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Joliet and Sheridan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Joliet and Sheridan.
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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
10.6 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Minooka
1877 ft · 46 sec
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Turn right onto Ridge Road
3.5 mi · 5 min · Ridge Road
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Turn left
8.3 mi · 11 min
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Turn right
1 mi · 1 min
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Turn left onto Lisbon Center Road
6.8 mi · 9 min · Lisbon Center Road
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Turn right onto Townhouse Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Townhouse Road
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Continue on East Benton Street
852 ft · 24 sec · East Benton Street
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Continue on South East Street
1021 ft · 36 sec · South East Street
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Turn left
1.5 km · 1 min
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Continue on North 41st Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · North 41st Road
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Continue on County Highway 32
1.6 km · 2 min · County Highway 32
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Continue on North 41st Road
3252 ft · 1 min · North 41st Road
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Continue on Si Johnson Avenue
1377 ft · 28 sec · Si Johnson Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Si Johnson Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Joliet and Sheridan.
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.
I 80 West
Merge slight left
10.6 mi · 00h 12m
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 Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny near Sheridan.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Joliet to Sheridan?
The road trip is about 38.4 miles (61.8 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?
Plattville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.1 miles from Joliet and 19.3 miles from Sheridan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.8 miles (49.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 4:38 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.13 one way or $10.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Joliet and Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny near Sheridan.
Stop Ideas Near Plattville
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 Plattville.
Plano
Joliet Transportation Center
Naperville
Dwight station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Joliet and Sheridan. Straight-line distance: 30.85 mi (49.65 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 Sheridan
Village in Illinois, United States
| Population | 2,515 |
| Coordinates | 41.5300300, -88.6798000 |
| Altitude | 181 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sheridan (-88.6798, 41.53003)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 62 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $5.13 | $10.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.78 | $11.57 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $6.33 | $12.66 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $7.21 | $14.43 |
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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