How far is Plainfield, IL from Romeoville, IL?

The driving distance from Plainfield, IL to Romeoville, IL is about 8.3 miles (13.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 6.1 miles (9.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
8.26 mi
00h 17m
Flight
6.08 mi
9.78 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
6.08 mi
Kilometers
9.78 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
8.26 mi
Kilometers
13.29 km
Drive Time
00h 17m

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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 00h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Romeoville
Fri, Oct 16, 10:36 AM CDT
Return by in Plainfield
Fri, Oct 16, 10:53 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Plainfield
2026-10-16T10:18
Arrive Romeoville
Fri, Oct 16, 10:36 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:17 AM to 7:17 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:56 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Plainfield
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Crystal Lawns
IL

Census designated place

From Plainfield
4.1 mi
00h 08m
To Romeoville
4.2 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Friday

Scattered Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Oct 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph NW
Destination
54°F
Friday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Oct 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Plainfield and Romeoville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Plainfield and Romeoville.

  1. 1

    Start on West Hazelcrest Drive

    94 m · 16 sec · West Hazelcrest Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Division Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Division Street

  3. 3

    Turn sharp left onto South Naperville Road

    851 ft · 22 sec · South Naperville Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North Mill Street

    595 ft · 30 sec · North Mill Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Main Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight toward I 55 North

    1.1 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Weber Road

    1556 ft · 44 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Weber Road

    74 m · 8 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Weber Road

    150 m · 12 sec · Weber Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Normantown Road

    2502 ft · 1 min · Normantown Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Normantown Road

    1.3 mi · 4 min · Normantown Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Kingston Drive

    2634 ft · 2 min · Kingston Drive

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Kingston Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Plainfield and Romeoville.

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
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
168.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 North
2.28 mi · 28%
East Main Street
2.1 mi · 25%
Normantown Road
1.73 mi · 21%
North Division Street
0.89 mi · 11%
Kingston Drive
0.5 mi · 6%
Weber Road
0.43 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

East Main Street

At the end of the road, turn left onto East Main Street

2.1 mi · 00h 03m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 17m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.2 mi
6.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Crystal Lawns
00h 08m from Plainfield
Leave By
7:56 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Scattered Rain Showers leaving Plainfield and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near Romeoville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Plainfield to Romeoville?

The road trip is about 8.3 miles (13.3 km) and usually takes 00h 17m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Crystal Lawns is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.1 miles from Plainfield and 4.2 miles from Romeoville.

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

The direct path is about 6.1 miles (9.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.36 one way or $2.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Scattered Rain Showers around Plainfield and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near Romeoville.

Stop Ideas Near Crystal Lawns

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

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

RAIL

Joliet Transportation Center

8 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street
RAIL

Naperville

23 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

Plano

33 mi away
101 West Main Street
RAIL

La Grange Road

36 mi away
25 West Burlington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Plainfield and Romeoville. Straight-line distance: 6.08 mi (9.78 km).

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#1 Plainfield

Plainfield is a place in Illinois, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.6269700, -88.2039500
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
Romeoville

#2 Romeoville

Town

Population39,770
Coordinates41.6475300, -88.0895100
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
Start: Plainfield (-88.20395, 41.62697)
End: Romeoville (-88.08951, 41.64753)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 13 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.29 gal
1.1 L · about $1.36
Round trip
$2.72
0.58 gal · 2.2 L
Estimated CO2
2.6 kg one way
Round trip: 5.2 kg / 11 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.69 $1.36 $2.72
Mid-grade $5.33 $1.55 $3.09
Premium $5.88 $1.70 $3.41
Diesel $6.58 $1.91 $3.82

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 · Oct 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Plainfield and Romeoville. The current time is 10:18:42.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.