How far is Spring Valley, IL from Joliet, IL?
The driving distance from Spring Valley, IL to Joliet, IL is about 66.6 miles (107.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 59.4 miles (95.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 12m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.
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 Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Spring Valley and Joliet.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spring Valley and Joliet.
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Start on North Spalding Street
12 m · 3 sec · North Spalding Street
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Turn right onto East Dakota Street
2.8 mi · 4 min · East Dakota Street
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Continue on 4th Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · 4th Street
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Continue on 5th Street
1985 ft · 34 sec · 5th Street
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Continue on 3rd Street
3183 ft · 1 min · 3rd Street
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Turn left onto Joliet Street
803 ft · 18 sec · Joliet Street
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Turn right
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Take the ramp left toward US 6: LaSalle, Peru, Ottowa
936 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Chicago
1 km · 57 sec
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Merge slight left
52.8 mi · 57 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Center Street
1.3 km · 2 min
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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 Spring Valley 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 East
Merge slight left
52.8 mi · 00h 57m
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 Spring Valley and Sunny near Joliet.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Spring Valley to Joliet?
The road trip is about 66.6 miles (107.2 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?
Seneca is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.9 miles from Spring Valley and 34.7 miles from Joliet.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 59.4 miles (95.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 4:18 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.52 one way or $21.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Spring Valley and Sunny near Joliet.
Stop Ideas Near Seneca
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 Seneca.
Dwight station
Plano
Pontiac station
Joliet Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Spring Valley and Joliet. Straight-line distance: 59.43 mi (95.64 km).
#1 Spring Valley
Spring Valley is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.3275400, -89.1998100 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| 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: 107 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 49m |
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 | $4.48 | $10.52 | $21.03 |
| Mid-grade | $5.09 | $11.96 | $23.92 |
| Premium | $5.65 | $13.28 | $26.56 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $15.29 | $30.58 |
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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