How far is Maple Park, IL from Joliet, IL?
The driving distance from Maple Park, IL to Joliet, IL is about 44.8 miles (72.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 37.5 miles (60.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 37m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 18m.
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.
The second most populous city in Illinois.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Maple Park and Joliet.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Maple Park and Joliet.
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Start on Main Street
591 ft · 23 sec · Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East County Line Road
1 km · 2 min · East County Line Road
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Turn left onto Lincoln Highway
3.4 mi · 5 min · Lincoln Highway
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Turn right onto Meredith Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Meredith Road
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Turn left onto West Keslinger Road
2649 ft · 1 min · West Keslinger Road
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Turn right onto Dauberman Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · Dauberman Road
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Turn left
915 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
11.5 mi · 13 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 31 East, IL 56 East
2953 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto South Lincolnway Street
1904 ft · 56 sec · South Lincolnway Street
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Turn left onto Sullivan Road
1956 ft · 56 sec · Sullivan Road
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Turn right
2.3 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto East New York Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · East New York Street
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Turn slight right
53 m · 8 sec
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Turn slight right onto North Ohio Street
608 ft · 17 sec · North Ohio Street
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Turn left onto East Galena Boulevard
612 ft · 18 sec · East Galena Boulevard
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Continue on Hill Avenue
2.5 mi · 5 min · Hill Avenue
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Turn straight onto Lincoln Highway
7.4 mi · 11 min · Lincoln Highway
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Turn left onto 143rd Street
1.6 km · 2 min · 143rd Street
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Turn right onto North Division Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · North Division Street
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Turn left onto North Joliet Road
2.5 mi · 5 min · North Joliet Road
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Continue on Plainfield Road
5.2 mi · 11 min · Plainfield Road
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Continue on North Center Street
2358 ft · 1 min · North Center Street
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Turn left onto West Jefferson Street
1945 ft · 1 min · West Jefferson Street
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Turn left onto Joliet Street
53 m · 7 sec · Joliet Street
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Turn right
83 m · 20 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Maple Park and Joliet.
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.
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
Turn right onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
11.5 mi · 00h 13m
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 Maple Park and Mostly Sunny near Joliet.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Maple Park to Joliet?
The road trip is about 44.8 miles (72.1 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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?
Aurora is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.4 miles from Maple Park and 22.4 miles from Joliet.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 37.5 miles (60.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.3 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 3:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.96 one way or $11.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Maple Park and Mostly Sunny near Joliet.
Stop Ideas Near Aurora
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 Aurora.
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Joliet Transportation Center
La Grange Road
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Maple Park and Joliet. Straight-line distance: 37.49 mi (60.34 km).
#1 Maple Park
City in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 1,384 |
| Coordinates | 41.9075300, -88.5992500 |
| Altitude | 263 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Joliet
The second most populous city in Will County, Illinois.
| Population | 85,583 |
| Coordinates | 41.5251900, -88.0834000 |
| Altitude | 165 |
| Country | United States |
End: Joliet (-88.0834, 41.52519)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 72 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $5.96 | $11.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.72 | $13.44 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $7.35 | $14.71 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $8.38 | $16.76 |
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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