How far is Waterman, IL from Joliet, IL?
The driving distance from Waterman, IL to Joliet, IL is about 47.3 miles (76.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39.5 miles (63.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 38m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 19m.
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 Kane and Kendall counties, Illinois, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Waterman and Joliet.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waterman and Joliet.
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Start on North Elm Street
931 ft · 35 sec · North Elm Street
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Turn left onto West Lincoln Highway
2.4 mi · 4 min · West Lincoln Highway
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Continue on West Lincoln Street
3.9 mi · 5 min · West Lincoln Street
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Continue on West Lincoln Avenue
10.8 mi · 17 min · West Lincoln Avenue
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Take the exit slight right toward US 30 East, IL 47 South: Joliet, Sugar Grove
1147 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Illinois Route 47
108 m · 7 sec · Illinois Route 47
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Continue on United States Route 30
2.8 mi · 3 min · United States Route 30
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Turn left onto East Base Line Road
8.3 mi · 12 min · East Base Line Road
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Turn left onto Ogden Avenue
1977 ft · 48 sec · Ogden Avenue
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Turn right onto Hill Avenue
736 ft · 14 sec · Hill Avenue
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Turn straight onto Lincoln Highway
7.4 mi · 11 min · Lincoln Highway
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Turn left onto 143rd Street
1.6 km · 2 min · 143rd Street
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Turn right onto North Division Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · 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 Waterman 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.
West Lincoln Avenue
Continue on West Lincoln Avenue
10.8 mi · 00h 17m
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 Waterman and Sunny near Joliet.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Waterman to Joliet?
The road trip is about 47.3 miles (76.2 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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?
Montgomery is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.6 miles from Waterman and 23.7 miles from Joliet.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39.5 miles (63.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 3:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.30 one way or $12.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Waterman and Sunny near Joliet.
Stop Ideas Near Montgomery
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 Montgomery.
Naperville
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Joliet Transportation Center
La Grange Road
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Waterman and Joliet. Straight-line distance: 39.5 mi (63.57 km).
#1 Waterman
Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 1,497 |
| Coordinates | 41.7717000, -88.7736900 |
| Altitude | 252 |
| 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: 76 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 35m |
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 | $6.30 | $12.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $7.10 | $14.21 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $7.77 | $15.54 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $8.86 | $17.72 |
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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