How far is Willow Springs, IL from Joliet, IL?
The driving distance from Willow Springs, IL to Joliet, IL is about 20.6 miles (33.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.8 miles (30.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Historic village in the U.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Willow Springs and Joliet.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Willow Springs and Joliet.
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Start on Hilton Street
19 m · 5 sec · Hilton Street
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Turn right onto Archer Avenue
1495 ft · 36 sec · Archer Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 12, US 20, US 45 South: LaGrange Road
2527 ft · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto La Grange Road
3.9 mi · 6 min · La Grange Road
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 83: Calumet Sag Road
658 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on IL 83: Calumet Sag Road
29 m · 5 sec
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Continue on Calumet Sag Road
3.9 mi · 6 min · Calumet Sag Road
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Turn left onto Archer Avenue
8.1 mi · 13 min · Archer Avenue
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Continue on North State Street
4.3 mi · 10 min · North State Street
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Continue on Collins Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · Collins Street
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Turn right onto Ohio Street
2527 ft · 1 min · Ohio Street
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Turn slight left onto Ottawa Street
737 ft · 24 sec · Ottawa Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Jackson Street
42 m · 11 sec · Jackson Street
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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 Willow Springs 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.
Archer Avenue
Turn left onto Archer Avenue
8.06 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Willow Springs and Sunny near Joliet.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Willow Springs to Joliet?
The road trip is about 20.6 miles (33.2 km) and usually takes 00h 37m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lemont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.7 miles from Willow Springs and 8.9 miles from Joliet.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.8 miles (30.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:14 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.75 one way or $5.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Willow Springs and Sunny near Joliet.
Stop Ideas Near Lemont
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 Lemont.
Naperville
Joliet Transportation Center
La Grange Road
Summit
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Willow Springs and Joliet. Straight-line distance: 18.83 mi (30.31 km).
#1 Willow Springs
Village in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 5,562 |
| Coordinates | 41.7408700, -87.8603300 |
| Altitude | 188 |
| 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: 33 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $2.75 | $5.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.10 | $6.21 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.40 | $6.79 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.87 | $7.74 |
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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