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

The driving distance from Long Lake, IL to Joliet, IL is about 69.8 miles (112.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 58.5 miles (94.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 02m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
69.87 mi
01h 31m
Flight
58.47 mi
94.1 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.47 mi
Kilometers
94.1 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
69.87 mi
Kilometers
112.44 km
Drive Time
01h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Joliet
Thu, Apr 16, 7:17 AM CDT
Return by in Long Lake
Thu, Apr 16, 8:48 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Long Lake
2026-04-16T05:45
Arrive Joliet
Thu, Apr 16, 7:17 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:28 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Long Lake
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Itasca
IL

Village in Illinois, U.

From Long Lake
36.3 mi
00h 45m
To Joliet
33.6 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Overnight

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 4:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SSE
Destination
74°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Long Lake and Joliet.

  1. 1

    Start on North Rock Island Street

    601 ft · 30 sec · North Rock Island Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Augustana Avenue

    689 ft · 31 sec · North Augustana Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on North Augustana Avenue

    54 m · 9 sec · North Augustana Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Big Hollow Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · West Big Hollow Road

  5. 5

    Turn left

    2 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    1576 ft · 26 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    575 ft · 7 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    14.3 mi · 21 min

  12. 12

    Take the ramp right toward IL 53 South

    1668 ft · 41 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    4.4 mi · 6 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 290 East: Chicago, Biesterfield Road

    7 mi · 9 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 355 South Tollway: Joliet

    31.4 mi · 37 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 6: Southwest Highway

    2125 ft · 52 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Maple Road

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Maple Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    1286 ft · 36 sec · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on East Jackson Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · East Jackson Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto North Ottawa Street

    2196 ft · 1 min · North Ottawa Street

  21. 21

    Turn right

    34 m · 8 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 355 South Tollway
31.4 mi · 45%
West Big Hollow Road
20.7 mi · 30%
I 290 East
7 mi · 10%
IL 53 South
4.67 mi · 7%
Maple Road
4.34 mi · 6%
East Jackson Street
1.12 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 355 South Tollway

Keep slight left to continue on I 355 South Tollway: Joliet

31.4 mi · 00h 37m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.3 mi
58.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Itasca
00h 45m from Long Lake
Leave By
3:28 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Long Lake and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Joliet.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Long Lake to Joliet?

The road trip is about 69.8 miles (112.4 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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?

Itasca is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.3 miles from Long Lake and 33.6 miles from Joliet.

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

The direct path is about 58.5 miles (94.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.3 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 3:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.28 one way or $18.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Long Lake and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Joliet.

Stop Ideas Near Itasca

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

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

RAIL

Glenview station

20 mi away
1116 Depot St.
RAIL

La Grange Road

21 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Naperville

25 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

Summit

26 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Long Lake and Joliet. Straight-line distance: 58.47 mi (94.1 km).

Long Lake

#1 Long Lake

City in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States

Population3,515
Coordinates42.3708500, -88.1275800
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Joliet

#2 Joliet

The second most populous city in Will County, Illinois.

Population85,583
Coordinates41.5251900, -88.0834000
Altitude165
CountryUnited States
Start: Rock Island (-88.12768, 42.370927)
End: (-88.083409, 41.525419)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 112 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.46 gal
9.33 L · about $9.28
Round trip
$18.55
4.92 gal · 18.66 L
Estimated CO2
21.9 kg one way
Round trip: 43.7 kg / 96 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.28 $18.55
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.46 $20.92
Premium $4.65 $11.45 $22.90
Diesel $5.30 $13.05 $26.10

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Long Lake and Joliet. The current time is 05:45:59.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.