How far is St. Charles, IL from Joliet, IL?
The driving distance from St. Charles, IL to Joliet, IL is about 41.1 miles (66.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.3 miles (47.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 00m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 00m.
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.
City in Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between St. Charles and Joliet.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between St. Charles and Joliet.
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Start on South 5th Avenue
2350 ft · 49 sec · South 5th Avenue
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Continue on South Riverside Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · South Riverside Avenue
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Continue on North Bennett Street
1.6 km · 2 min · North Bennett Street
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Keep slight right
2.5 mi · 5 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Wilson Street
115 m · 20 sec · East Wilson Street
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Turn left onto South River Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · South River Street
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Continue on North River Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · North River Road
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Continue on Aurora Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · Aurora Avenue
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Continue on North Broadway
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Broadway
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Turn left onto East New York Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · East New York Street
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Turn slight right
53 m · 6 sec
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Turn slight right onto North Ohio Street
608 ft · 17 sec · North Ohio Street
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Turn left onto East Galena Boulevard
612 ft · 18 sec · East Galena Boulevard
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Continue on Hill Avenue
2.5 mi · 5 min · Hill Avenue
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Turn straight onto Lincoln Highway
7.4 mi · 11 min · Lincoln Highway
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Continue on Wallin Drive
1.6 km · 2 min · Wallin Drive
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Turn left onto West Lockport Street
1.6 km · 2 min · West Lockport Street
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Turn right onto North Division Street
1055 ft · 30 sec · North Division Street
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Turn left onto North Joliet Road
2.5 mi · 5 min · North Joliet Road
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Continue on Plainfield Road
5.2 mi · 11 min · Plainfield Road
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Continue on North Center Street
2358 ft · 1 min · North Center Street
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Turn left onto West Jefferson Street
1945 ft · 1 min · 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 St. Charles and Joliet.
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.
Lincoln Highway
Turn straight onto Lincoln Highway
7.36 mi · 00h 11m
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 St. Charles and Sunny near Joliet.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from St. Charles to Joliet?
The road trip is about 41.1 miles (66.2 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?
Boulder Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.8 miles from St. Charles and 24.4 miles from Joliet.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.3 miles (47.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 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 4:30 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.47 one way or $10.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around St. Charles and Sunny near Joliet.
Stop Ideas Near Boulder Hill
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 Boulder Hill.
Naperville
Plano
Joliet Transportation Center
La Grange Road
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between St. Charles and Joliet. Straight-line distance: 29.28 mi (47.12 km).
#1 St. Charles
Chicago suburb in Kane and DuPage counties of Illinois, United States
| Population | 32,974 |
| Coordinates | 41.9141900, -88.3086900 |
| Altitude | 223 |
| 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: 66 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $3.77 | $5.47 | $10.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.17 | $12.33 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $6.75 | $13.50 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $7.69 | $15.38 |
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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