How far is Oakwood Hills, IL from Joliet, IL?
The driving distance from Oakwood Hills, IL to Joliet, IL is about 64.2 miles (103.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 50.5 miles (81.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 13m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oakwood Hills and Joliet.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oakwood Hills and Joliet.
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Start on Oakhill Road
155 m · 28 sec · Oakhill Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Lake Shore Drive
929 ft · 41 sec · Lake Shore Drive
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Keep slight right to continue on Lake Shore Drive
1142 ft · 50 sec · Lake Shore Drive
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Continue on Silver Lake Trail
2422 ft · 2 min · Silver Lake Trail
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Continue on Silver Lake Road
1.3 mi · 5 min · Silver Lake Road
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Continue on Cary Algonquin Road
618 ft · 35 sec · Cary Algonquin Road
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Turn left onto Northwest Highway
11.7 mi · 18 min · Northwest Highway
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Turn right onto Sterling Avenue
136 m · 12 sec · Sterling Avenue
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Continue on West Colfax Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · West Colfax Street
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Turn right onto North Plum Grove Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · North Plum Grove Road
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Turn left onto Euclid Avenue
2707 ft · 58 sec · Euclid Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward IL 53 South
1523 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
1.4 km · 1 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 Oakwood Hills 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 Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Oakwood Hills and Mostly Sunny then 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 Oakwood Hills to Joliet?
The road trip is about 64.2 miles (103.3 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?
Lombard is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.1 miles from Oakwood Hills and 32.1 miles from Joliet.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 50.5 miles (81.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.7 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 3:16 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.52 one way or $17.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Oakwood Hills and Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Joliet.
Stop Ideas Near Lombard
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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La Grange Road
Naperville
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Glenview station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oakwood Hills and Joliet. Straight-line distance: 50.51 mi (81.28 km).
#1 Oakwood Hills
City in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 2,011 |
| Coordinates | 42.2464100, -88.2428600 |
| Altitude | 252 |
| 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: 103 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 48m |
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 | $8.52 | $17.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $9.61 | $19.22 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $10.52 | $21.04 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $11.99 | $23.97 |
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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