How far is Peoria Heights, IL from Joliet, IL?
The driving distance from Peoria Heights, IL to Joliet, IL is about 117.1 miles (188.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 94.4 miles (151.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 03m 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 02h 01m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Cloudy
Scattered Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Peoria Heights and Joliet.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Peoria Heights and Joliet.
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Start on North Prospect Road
1 m · 4 sec · North Prospect Road
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Turn left onto North Grand View Drive
1.1 km · 2 min · North Grand View Drive
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Turn left onto East Roosevelt Road
2181 ft · 2 min · East Roosevelt Road
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Turn left onto North Galena Road
5.4 mi · 8 min · North Galena Road
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Keep slight left
98 m · 4 sec
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Keep slight right
45 m · 2 sec
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Continue on North Galena Road
2326 ft · 36 sec · North Galena Road
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Continue on North State Route 29
6.1 mi · 8 min · North State Route 29
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Continue on South 4th Street
9.1 mi · 11 min · South 4th Street
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Continue on Railroad Street
1.1 mi · 1 min · Railroad Street
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Continue on County Road 1400 East
17.8 mi · 20 min · County Road 1400 East
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Merge slight right
8.9 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 80 East: Joliet
2040 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
70.5 mi · 1 hr 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Center Street
1.3 km · 2 min
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Continue on South Center Street
1401 ft · 38 sec · South Center Street
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Continue on Hickory Street
1164 ft · 36 sec · Hickory Street
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Turn right onto West Jefferson Street
1572 ft · 52 sec · 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 Peoria Heights 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 80 East
Merge slight left
70.5 mi · 01h 16m
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Peoria Heights and Scattered Rain Showers near Joliet.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Peoria Heights to Joliet?
The road trip is about 117.1 miles (188.5 km) and usually takes 02h 01m 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?
Dalzell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.3 miles from Peoria Heights and 55.9 miles from Joliet.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 94.4 miles (151.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.7 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 2:26 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.57 one way or $31.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Peoria Heights and Scattered Rain Showers near Joliet.
Stop Ideas Near Dalzell
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 Dalzell.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Peoria Heights and Joliet. Straight-line distance: 94.37 mi (151.87 km).
#1 Peoria Heights
Village in eastern Peoria County, Illinois
| Population | 5,722 |
| Coordinates | 40.7472600, -89.5739800 |
| Altitude | 239 |
| 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: 188 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 27m |
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 | $15.57 | $31.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $17.56 | $35.13 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $19.22 | $38.44 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $21.91 | $43.81 |
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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