How far is Roscoe, IL from Joliet, IL?

The driving distance from Roscoe, IL to Joliet, IL is about 106.3 miles (171.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 77.6 miles (124.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 39m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
106.32 mi
01h 49m
Flight
77.64 mi
124.95 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
77.64 mi
Kilometers
124.95 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
106.32 mi
Kilometers
171.11 km
Drive Time
01h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Joliet
Sat, Apr 25, 10:35 PM CDT
Return by in Roscoe
Sun, Apr 26, 12:25 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Roscoe
2026-04-25T20:45
Arrive Joliet
Sat, Apr 25, 10:35 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:50 AM to 11:50 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Roscoe
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
East Dundee
IL

Village in United States of America

From Roscoe
54.8 mi
00h 54m
To Joliet
51.5 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE
Destination
66°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Roscoe and Joliet.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Roscoe and Joliet.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    32 m · 10 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Bridge Street

    1128 ft · 22 sec · Bridge Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Belvidere Road

    4.5 mi · 8 min · Belvidere Road

  4. 4

    Turn right

    58 m · 7 sec

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto West Lane Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Lane Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right

    2836 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

    8.3 mi · 9 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

    20.3 mi · 22 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

    29.8 mi · 32 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 290, IL 53: Chicago, West Suburbs

    2618 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 290 East, IL 53 South: Chicago, West Suburbs

    1686 ft · 41 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on I 290 East, IL 53 South: Chicago, West Suburbs

    1362 ft · 33 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    5.7 mi · 7 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 355 South Tollway: Joliet

    31.4 mi · 37 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 6: Southwest Highway

    2125 ft · 52 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Maple Road

    5.7 mi · 11 min · Maple Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North Ottawa Street

    2196 ft · 1 min · North Ottawa Street

  18. 18

    Turn right

    34 m · 8 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Roscoe and Joliet.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
58.4 mi · 55%
I 355 South Tollway
31.4 mi · 30%
I 290 East
6.25 mi · 6%
Maple Road
5.7 mi · 5%
Belvidere Road
4.53 mi · 4%
West Lane Road
1.78 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 355 South Tollway

Keep slight left to continue on I 355 South Tollway: Joliet

31.4 mi · 00h 37m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.7 mi
77.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Dundee
00h 54m from Roscoe
Leave By
2:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Roscoe and Sunny near Joliet.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Roscoe to Joliet?

The road trip is about 106.3 miles (171.1 km) and usually takes 01h 49m 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?

East Dundee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.8 miles from Roscoe and 51.5 miles from Joliet.

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

The direct path is about 77.6 miles (124.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.7 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 2:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.14 one way or $28.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Roscoe and Sunny near Joliet.

Stop Ideas Near East Dundee

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around East Dundee, 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 East Dundee.

RAIL

Naperville

37 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

Glenview station

39 mi away
1116 Depot St.
RAIL

La Grange Road

46 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

51 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Roscoe and Joliet. Straight-line distance: 77.64 mi (124.95 km).

Roscoe

#1 Roscoe

Town

Population10,406
Coordinates42.4133500, -89.0092700
Altitude225
CountryUnited States
Joliet

#2 Joliet

The second most populous city in Will County, Illinois.

Population85,583
Coordinates41.5251900, -88.0834000
Altitude165
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-89.009492, 42.413347)
End: (-88.083409, 41.525419)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 171 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.75 gal
14.2 L · about $14.14
Round trip
$28.28
7.5 gal · 28.4 L
Estimated CO2
33.3 kg one way
Round trip: 66.7 kg / 147 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.14 $28.28
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.95 $31.90
Premium $4.65 $17.45 $34.91
Diesel $5.30 $19.89 $39.78

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 · Apr 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Roscoe and Joliet. The current time is 20:45:43.

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