How far is Rosemount, MN from Joliet, IL?
The driving distance from Rosemount, MN to Joliet, IL is about 430.1 miles (692.2 km), with a travel time of about 08h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 337.5 miles (543.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 01m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
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City in Wisconsin, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rosemount and Joliet.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rosemount and Joliet.
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Start on 145th Street West
27 m · 7 sec · 145th Street West
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Turn right onto South Robert Trail
1839 ft · 51 sec · South Robert Trail
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Turn slight right
70 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto South Robert Trail
2081 ft · 41 sec · South Robert Trail
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Continue on Robert Trail South
7.1 mi · 10 min · Robert Trail South
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Robert Trail
31 m · 5 sec · South Robert Trail
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Exit the roundabout onto South Robert Trail
1.2 km · 1 min · South Robert Trail
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward 70th Street East
4 m · 1 sec · 70th Street East
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Exit the roundabout onto 70th Street East
1.4 mi · 2 min · 70th Street East
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Turn left onto US 52 North
1499 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
1.2 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 494 East
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
7.2 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 94 East, US 12 East: Eau Claire
3213 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
248.1 mi · 4 hr 26 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 39, I 90: Chicago
67.1 mi · 1 hr 12 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
20.3 mi · 22 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
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Keep slight left to continue on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
29.8 mi · 32 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 290, IL 53: Chicago, West Suburbs
2618 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 290 East, IL 53 South: Chicago, West Suburbs
1686 ft · 41 sec
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Continue on I 290 East, IL 53 South: Chicago, West Suburbs
1362 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
5.7 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 355 South Tollway: Joliet
31.4 mi · 37 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6: Southwest Highway
2125 ft · 52 sec
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Turn right onto Maple Road
5.7 mi · 11 min · Maple Road
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Turn left onto North Ottawa Street
2196 ft · 1 min · North Ottawa Street
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Turn right
34 m · 8 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 Rosemount and Joliet.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 94 East
Merge slight left
248 mi · 04h 26m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Sunny leaving Rosemount and Sunny near Joliet.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rosemount to Joliet?
The road trip is about 430.1 miles (692.2 km) and usually takes 08h 01m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Wisconsin Dells is a useful midpoint, sitting about 214.9 miles from Rosemount and 215.3 miles from Joliet.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 337.5 miles (543.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 92.6 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $54.18 one way or $108.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 134.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Rosemount and Sunny near Joliet.
Stop Ideas Near Wisconsin Dells
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 Wisconsin Dells.
Wisconsin Dells
Portage
Westfield, WI
Madison, Wisconsin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rosemount and Joliet. Straight-line distance: 337.47 mi (543.1 km).
#1 Rosemount
City in Dakota County, Minnesota, United States
| Population | 25,798 |
| Coordinates | 44.7394100, -93.1257700 |
| Altitude | 294 |
| 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: Joliet (-88.0834, 41.52519)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 692 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 14h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 21m |
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 | $3.57 | $54.18 | $108.35 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $59.52 | $119.04 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $66.67 | $133.34 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $73.84 | $147.67 |
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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