How far is Joliet, IL from Spring Valley, IL?
The driving distance from Joliet, IL to Spring Valley, IL is about 65 miles (104.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 59.4 miles (95.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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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
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.
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.
Village in Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Joliet and Spring Valley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Joliet and Spring Valley.
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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
54.1 mi · 59 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 39 South, US 51 South: Normal, Bloomington
2489 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
2.1 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6: LaSalle, Peru, Ottowa
1945 ft · 48 sec
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Turn right
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto Joliet Street
803 ft · 18 sec · Joliet Street
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Turn right onto 3rd Street
3183 ft · 58 sec · 3rd Street
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Continue on 5th Street
1974 ft · 33 sec · 5th Street
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Continue on 4th Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · 4th Street
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Continue on North 2725th Road
2.8 mi · 4 min · North 2725th Road
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Turn left onto North Spalding Street
12 m · 1 sec · North Spalding Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Spalding Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Joliet and Spring Valley.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 80 West
Merge slight left
54.1 mi · 00h 59m
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.
Sunny leaving Joliet and Sunny near Spring Valley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Joliet to Spring Valley?
The road trip is about 65 miles (104.6 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?
Seneca is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.4 miles from Joliet and 32.6 miles from Spring Valley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 59.4 miles (95.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:56 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.29 one way or $20.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Joliet and Sunny near Spring Valley.
Stop Ideas Near Seneca
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 Seneca.
Dwight station
Plano
Pontiac station
Joliet Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Joliet and Spring Valley. Straight-line distance: 59.43 mi (95.64 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 Spring Valley
Spring Valley is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.3275400, -89.1998100 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
End: Spring Valley (-89.19981, 41.32754)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 105 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 48m |
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 | $4.48 | $10.29 | $20.58 |
| Mid-grade | $5.09 | $11.70 | $23.41 |
| Premium | $5.65 | $13.00 | $25.99 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $14.96 | $29.93 |
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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