How far is Northville, IL from Joliet, IL?

The driving distance from Northville, IL to Joliet, IL is about 46.4 miles (74.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.2 miles (51.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 59m 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
46.34 mi
00h 59m
Flight
32.27 mi
51.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.27 mi
Kilometers
51.93 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.34 mi
Kilometers
74.57 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Joliet
Thu, Apr 23, 1:17 AM CDT
Return by in Northville
Thu, Apr 23, 2:17 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Northville
2026-04-23T00:17
Arrive Joliet
Thu, Apr 23, 1:17 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Northville
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
Central
IL

Region of Illinois, USA

From Northville
18.6 mi
00h 29m
To Joliet
27.7 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 20 mph S
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Northville and Joliet.

  1. 1

    Start on County Highway 2

    1.2 mi · 2 min · County Highway 2

  2. 2

    Continue on East 2351st Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · East 2351st Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North 41st Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North 41st Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Si Johnson Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Si Johnson Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on North 41st Road

    3252 ft · 1 min · North 41st Road

  6. 6

    Continue on County Highway 32

    1.6 km · 2 min · County Highway 32

  7. 7

    Continue on North 41st Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · North 41st Road

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.5 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto South East Street

    1021 ft · 29 sec · South East Street

  10. 10

    Continue on East Benton Street

    852 ft · 24 sec · East Benton Street

  11. 11

    Continue on South Townhouse Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · South Townhouse Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Lisbon Center Road

    6.8 mi · 9 min · Lisbon Center Road

  13. 13

    Turn right

    1 mi · 1 min

  14. 14

    Turn left

    18.4 mi · 32 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Joliet Street

    53 m · 7 sec · Joliet Street

  16. 16

    Turn right

    83 m · 20 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lisbon Center Road
6.82 mi · 15%
North 41st Road
4.53 mi · 10%
East 2351st Road
1.27 mi · 3%
County Highway 2
1.19 mi · 3%
County Highway 32
0.99 mi · 2%
South Townhouse Road
0.93 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

18.4 mi · 00h 32m

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
00h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.2 mi
32.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Central
00h 29m from Northville
Leave By
4:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Northville 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 Northville to Joliet?

The road trip is about 46.4 miles (74.6 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?

Central is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.6 miles from Northville and 27.7 miles from Joliet.

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

The direct path is about 32.2 miles (51.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.2 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 4:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.18 one way or $12.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Northville and Mostly Sunny near Joliet.

Stop Ideas Near Central

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

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

RAIL

Plano

23 mi away
101 West Main Street
RAIL

Joliet Transportation Center

30 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street
RAIL

Naperville

42 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

Dwight station

42 mi away
119 West Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Northville and Joliet. Straight-line distance: 32.27 mi (51.93 km).

Northville

#1 Northville

Township in LaSalle County, Illinois

Population6,753
Coordinates41.5633600, -88.7053500
Altitude200
CountryUnited States
Joliet

#2 Joliet

The second most populous city in Will County, Illinois.

Population85,583
Coordinates41.5251900, -88.0834000
Altitude165
CountryUnited States
Start: County Highway 2 (-88.705466, 41.563378)
End: (-88.083409, 41.525419)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 75 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.64 gal
6.19 L · about $6.18
Round trip
$12.37
3.28 gal · 12.38 L
Estimated CO2
14.6 kg one way
Round trip: 29.1 kg / 64 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.18 $12.37
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.97 $13.95
Premium $4.65 $7.63 $15.27
Diesel $5.30 $8.70 $17.40

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Northville and Joliet. The current time is 00:17:53.

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.