How far is Lake Forest, IL from Joliet, IL?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Lake Forest and Joliet is 52.19 miles (83.99 km).

Flight distance from Lake Forest, IL to Joliet, IL is 52.19 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 07 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 06 minutes to travel from Lake Forest to Joliet with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Lake Forest, Illinois to Joliet, Illinois is: 62.93 miles (101.28 km) by car.

Driving from Lake Forest to Joliet will take approximately 01 hours 14 minutes.

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#1 Lake Forest

City in Lake County, Illinois, United States

Population 19379
GPS Coordinates 42°15'31"N 87°50'26"W
Latitude 42.2586300
Longitude -87.8406300
Altitude 210
Country United States
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#2 Joliet

The second most populous city in Will County, Illinois. It is located on the Des Plaines River in northeastern Illinois. Joliet is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Joliet Correctional Center and the Joliet Area Historical Museum.

Population 85583
GPS Coordinates 41°31'31"N 88°5'0"W
Latitude 41.5251900
Longitude -88.0834000
Altitude 165
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Lake Forest and Joliet

The distance between Lake Forest and Joliet is 101 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 07 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Lake Forest and Joliet. The current time is 12:55:36.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 02 hours 05 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 01 hours 34 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 01 hours 15 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 01 hours 02 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 53 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 50 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 47 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 8.41 liters (2.22 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Lake Forest and Joliet.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Lake Forest to Joliet is $8.01 (diesel $9.55).

Illinois gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.61 $4.11 $4.55 $4.3
Total $8.01 $9.13 $10.11 $9.55

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in Illinois ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.607 (Diesel $4.300) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 19, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Lake Forest and Joliet (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

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