How far is Rockdale, IL from Joliet, IL?
The driving distance from Rockdale, IL to Joliet, IL is about 2.5 miles (4.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 2.1 miles (3.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rockdale and Joliet.
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Start on Midland Avenue
97 m · 11 sec · Midland Avenue
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Turn right onto Meadow Avenue
1.6 mi · 4 min · Meadow Avenue
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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 Rockdale and Joliet.
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.
Meadow Avenue
Turn right onto Meadow Avenue
1.61 mi · 00h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rockdale to Joliet?
The road trip is about 2.5 miles (4.1 km) and usually takes 00h 06m 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?
Preston Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1.2 miles from Rockdale and 1.3 miles from Joliet.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 2.1 miles (3.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.4 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 8:16 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.34 one way or $0.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 0.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Rockdale and Showers And Thunderstorms near Joliet.
Stop Ideas Near Preston Heights
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 Preston Heights.
Joliet Transportation Center
Naperville
Homewood
La Grange Road
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rockdale and Joliet. Straight-line distance: 2.08 mi (3.35 km).
#1 Rockdale
City in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 1,884 |
| Coordinates | 41.5061400, -88.1145000 |
| Altitude | 168 |
| 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: 4 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 01m |
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 | $0.34 | $0.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $0.38 | $0.77 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $0.42 | $0.84 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $0.48 | $0.95 |
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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