How far is McHenry, IL from Joliet, IL?
The driving distance from McHenry, IL to Joliet, IL is about 68.6 miles (110.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 56.6 miles (91.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 57m 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 01h 28m.
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, U.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between McHenry and Joliet.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McHenry and Joliet.
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Start on the route
22 m · 11 sec
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Turn left
33 m · 10 sec
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Turn right onto North Green Street
1.4 km · 3 min · North Green Street
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Turn right onto West Elm Street
2.6 mi · 5 min · West Elm Street
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Continue on Rand Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Rand Road
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Continue on West Belvidere Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · West Belvidere Road
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Turn right
615 ft · 8 sec
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Continue straight
575 ft · 7 sec
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Continue straight
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Continue straight
14.3 mi · 21 min
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Take the ramp right toward IL 53 South
1668 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
4.4 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 290 East: Chicago, Biesterfield Road
7 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 355 South Tollway: Joliet
31.4 mi · 37 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6: Southwest Highway
2125 ft · 52 sec
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Turn right onto Maple Road
5.7 mi · 11 min · Maple Road
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Turn left onto North Ottawa Street
2196 ft · 1 min · North Ottawa Street
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Turn right
34 m · 8 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 McHenry and Joliet.
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 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.
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 Cloudy leaving McHenry and Chance Rain Showers near Joliet.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from McHenry to Joliet?
The road trip is about 68.6 miles (110.4 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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 36.7 miles from McHenry and 31.9 miles from Joliet.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 56.6 miles (91.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 12 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 3:32 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.13 one way or $18.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around McHenry and Chance Rain Showers near Joliet.
Stop Ideas Near Itasca
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 Itasca.
Glenview station
La Grange Road
Naperville
Summit
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between McHenry and Joliet. Straight-line distance: 56.63 mi (91.13 km).
#1 McHenry
City in Illinois
| Population | 27,100 |
| Coordinates | 42.3333500, -88.2667500 |
| Altitude | 243 |
| 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: (-88.083409, 41.525419)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 110 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 51m |
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 | $9.13 | $18.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $10.29 | $20.58 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $11.26 | $22.53 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $12.84 | $25.67 |
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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