How far is Romeoville, IL from Plainfield, IL?
The driving distance from Romeoville, IL to Plainfield, IL is about 8.6 miles (13.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.1 miles (9.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 33m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 16m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Romeoville and Plainfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Romeoville and Plainfield.
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Start on Kingston Drive
2634 ft · 2 min · Kingston Drive
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Turn left onto Normantown Road
1.3 mi · 4 min · Normantown Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Normantown Road
2358 ft · 1 min · Normantown Road
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Turn right onto Weber Road
1388 ft · 41 sec · Weber Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 55 South: Bloomington
1858 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 126 West: Plainfield
2328 ft · 43 sec
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Continue on East Main Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · East Main Street
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Turn right onto Michigan Street
134 m · 23 sec · Michigan Street
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Turn left onto South Naperville Road
28 m · 8 sec · South Naperville Road
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Turn right onto North Division Street
1.4 km · 2 min · North Division Street
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Turn left onto West Hazelcrest Drive
107 m · 15 sec · West Hazelcrest Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Hazelcrest Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Romeoville and Plainfield.
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.
East Main Street
Continue on East Main Street
2.29 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.
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers leaving Romeoville and Scattered Rain Showers near Plainfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Romeoville to Plainfield?
The road trip is about 8.6 miles (13.8 km) and usually takes 00h 16m 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 4.2 miles from Romeoville and 4.3 miles from Plainfield.
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 2.5 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 $1.41 one way or $2.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers around Romeoville and Scattered Rain Showers near Plainfield.
Stop Ideas Near Crystal Lawns
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 Crystal Lawns.
Joliet Transportation Center
Naperville
Plano
La Grange Road
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Romeoville and Plainfield. Straight-line distance: 6.08 mi (9.78 km).
#1 Romeoville
Town
| Population | 39,770 |
| Coordinates | 41.6475300, -88.0895100 |
| Altitude | 189 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Plainfield
Plainfield is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.6269700, -88.2039500 |
| Altitude | 188 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Hazelcrest Drive (-88.203953, 41.627049)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 14 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.69 | $1.41 | $2.82 |
| Mid-grade | $5.33 | $1.60 | $3.20 |
| Premium | $5.88 | $1.76 | $3.53 |
| Diesel | $6.58 | $1.97 | $3.95 |
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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