How far is Yorkville, IL from Joliet, IL?

The driving distance from Yorkville, IL to Joliet, IL is about 32.9 miles (53 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.4 miles (32.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
32.93 mi
00h 39m
Flight
20.44 mi
32.9 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.44 mi
Kilometers
32.9 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.93 mi
Kilometers
53 km
Drive Time
00h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Joliet
Wed, Apr 22, 10:44 PM CDT
Return by in Yorkville
Wed, Apr 22, 11:24 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Yorkville
2026-04-22T22:05
Arrive Joliet
Wed, Apr 22, 10:44 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:40 AM to 7:40 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:10 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Yorkville
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Crystal Lawns
IL

Census designated place

From Yorkville
11.3 mi
00h 19m
To Joliet
21.6 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
77°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Yorkville and Joliet.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Yorkville and Joliet.

  1. 1

    Start on South Bridge Street

    2319 ft · 1 min · South Bridge Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Schoolhouse Road

    7.5 mi · 12 min · East Schoolhouse Road

  3. 3

    Continue on West Lockport Road

    4.9 mi · 7 min · West Lockport Road

  4. 4

    Continue on West Lockport Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · West Lockport Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto North Division Street

    1055 ft · 30 sec · North Division Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto North Joliet Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · North Joliet Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Plainfield Road

    5.2 mi · 11 min · Plainfield Road

  8. 8

    Continue on North Center Street

    2358 ft · 1 min · North Center Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West Jefferson Street

    1945 ft · 1 min · West Jefferson Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Joliet Street

    53 m · 7 sec · Joliet Street

  11. 11

    Turn right

    83 m · 20 sec

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Yorkville and Joliet.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Schoolhouse Road
7.47 mi · 23%
Plainfield Road
5.24 mi · 16%
West Lockport Road
4.9 mi · 15%
North Joliet Road
2.46 mi · 7%
West Lockport Street
0.99 mi · 3%
North Center Street
0.45 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

East Schoolhouse Road

Turn left onto East Schoolhouse Road

7.47 mi · 00h 12m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 39m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.5 mi
20.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Crystal Lawns
00h 19m from Yorkville
Leave By
7:10 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Yorkville and Sunny near Joliet.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Yorkville to Joliet?

The road trip is about 32.9 miles (53 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?

Crystal Lawns is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.3 miles from Yorkville and 21.6 miles from Joliet.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 20.4 miles (32.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.5 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 7:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.37 one way or $8.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Yorkville and Sunny near Joliet.

Stop Ideas Near Crystal Lawns

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Crystal Lawns, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Crystal Lawns.

RAIL

Joliet Transportation Center

8 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street
RAIL

Naperville

23 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

Plano

33 mi away
101 West Main Street
RAIL

La Grange Road

36 mi away
25 West Burlington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Yorkville and Joliet. Straight-line distance: 20.44 mi (32.9 km).

Yorkville

#1 Yorkville

City in and county seat of Kendall County, Illinois, United States

Population21,160
Coordinates41.6411400, -88.4472900
Altitude185
CountryUnited States
Joliet

#2 Joliet

The second most populous city in Will County, Illinois.

Population85,583
Coordinates41.5251900, -88.0834000
Altitude165
CountryUnited States
Start: South Bridge Street (-88.44698, 41.641117)
End: (-88.083409, 41.525419)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 53 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.16 gal
4.4 L · about $4.37
Round trip
$8.75
2.32 gal · 8.8 L
Estimated CO2
10.3 kg one way
Round trip: 20.6 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.37 $8.75
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.93 $9.87
Premium $4.65 $5.40 $10.80
Diesel $5.30 $6.15 $12.31

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Illinois · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Yorkville and Joliet. The current time is 22:05:05.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.