How far is Rogers Park, IL from Joliet, IL?
The driving distance from Rogers Park, IL to Joliet, IL is about 55.9 miles (90 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39.7 miles (63.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Village in United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rogers Park and Joliet.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rogers Park and Joliet.
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Start on the route
97 m · 29 sec
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Turn left onto North Greenview Avenue
67 m · 14 sec · North Greenview Avenue
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Turn right onto West Morse Avenue
1578 ft · 53 sec · West Morse Avenue
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Turn left onto North Clark Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · North Clark Street
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Keep slight right to continue on North Ashland Avenue
4.8 mi · 10 min · North Ashland Avenue
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Turn right onto West Armitage Avenue
848 ft · 26 sec · West Armitage Avenue
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Turn sharp left onto North Paulina Street
88 m · 10 sec · North Paulina Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 90 East, I 94 East
851 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Kennedy Expressway
3.1 mi · 5 min · Kennedy Expressway
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Continue on Dan Ryan Expressway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Dan Ryan Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
8.8 mi · 12 min · Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
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Keep slight right to continue on I 57 South: Memphis
13.4 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West: Iowa
2386 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
18 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Richards Street
787 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right
81 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto Richards Street
1106 ft · 38 sec · Richards Street
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Turn left onto 4th Avenue
1927 ft · 1 min · 4th Avenue
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Turn sharp right onto South Chicago Street
2401 ft · 1 min · South Chicago Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Chicago Street
83 m · 13 sec · Chicago Street
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Turn left onto West Washington Street
771 ft · 25 sec · West Washington Street
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Turn right onto Joliet Street
158 m · 18 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 Rogers Park 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 West
Merge slight left
18 mi · 00h 22m
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.
Sunny leaving Rogers Park and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Joliet.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rogers Park to Joliet?
The road trip is about 55.9 miles (90 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?
Calumet Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.3 miles from Rogers Park and 28.6 miles from Joliet.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39.7 miles (63.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.2 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:54 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.90 one way or $17.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Rogers Park and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Joliet.
Stop Ideas Near Calumet Park
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 Calumet Park.
Homewood
Hammond–Whiting station
Summit
Dyer station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rogers Park and Joliet. Straight-line distance: 39.71 mi (63.91 km).
#1 Rogers Park
Rogers Park is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 42.0086400, -87.6667200 |
| Altitude | 185 |
| 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: 90 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 41m |
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 | $4.52 | $8.90 | $17.80 |
| Mid-grade | $5.15 | $10.14 | $20.28 |
| Premium | $5.71 | $11.24 | $22.48 |
| Diesel | $6.53 | $12.87 | $25.74 |
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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