Trip from Algonquin, IL to Joliet, IL

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Drive Time

1h 25m

Distance

61.4 mi

99 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 20 min

4 AM

1h 19m ★

6 AM

1h 26m

8 AM

1h 39m

10 AM

1h 30m

12 PM

1h 29m

3 PM

1h 31m

5 PM

1h 38m

8 PM

1h 22m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

This 61.4-mile drive from Algonquin to Joliet, Illinois, is a manageable one-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 25 minutes. You'll primarily navigate via I-355, with portions of East Algonquin Road and Maple Road also part of the journey. With a fuel cost estimated at just $10, this is an economical option for a quick excursion within the Midwest region. The mixed driving profile suggests a journey that offers variety without being overly demanding. It's an easy drive, perfect for a day out without needing to book overnight accommodations.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

30.7 miles from Algonquin, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 43m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a drive that's about 60% highway, meaning you'll spend a good portion of your time on faster-paced roads like I-355. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 31.4 miles on I-355, providing a solid period of consistent driving. The 'Mixed drive' profile indicates that while the interstate is prominent, you'll also experience some local road segments. This mix means the character of the drive will shift, offering a break from constant highway speeds and potentially different scenery.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 355 is the longest continuous segment at about 31.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South Main Street.

Route Complexity 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 61.4 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 16.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | South Main Street

Turn left onto South Main Street

Navigation decision point

16.7 mi into trip | ~25m in

Take the exit toward I 290, IL 53: Chicago, West Suburbs

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 68A-B Toward I 290, IL 53: Chicago, West Suburbs

17.2 mi into trip | ~26m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 290 East, IL 53 South: Chicago, West Suburbs

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 68A Toward I 290 East, IL 53 South: Chicago, West S...

23.5 mi into trip | ~34m in | I 355

Keep slight left at fork onto I 355 toward I 355 South Tollway: Joliet

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Exit 7 Toward I 355 South Tollway: Joliet

54.9 mi into trip | ~1h 12m in

Take the exit toward US 6: Southwest Highway

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 1 Toward US 6: Southwest Highway

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Algonquin, IL to Joliet, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Suburbs along the way.

Suburbs

16.7 mi in | ~25m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 355	31.4 mi	37m
East Algonquin Road	6.8 mi	10m
Maple Road	5.7 mi	11m
I 290	5.7 mi	7m
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway	4.5 mi	4m
Algonquin Road	2.2 mi	3m
North Barrington Road	2.1 mi	4m
North Ottawa Street	0.4 mi	1m

Longest stretch: I 355 — 31.4 mi, about 37m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Algonquin, IL and Joliet, IL.

Start on Washington Street

77 ft · 10 sec · Washington Street

Turn left onto South Main Street

0.2 mi · 31 sec · South Main Street

Turn right onto IL 62

6.8 mi · 10 min · East Algonquin Road

Turn straight onto IL 62; IL 68

0.3 mi · 30 sec · Dundee Road

Continue on IL 62

2.2 mi · 3 min · Algonquin Road

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto North Barrington Road

2.1 mi · 4 min · North Barrington Road

Take the ramp

0.6 mi · 37 sec

Merge onto I 90

4.5 mi · 4 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min

Exit 68A-B Toward I 290, IL 53: Chicago, West Suburbs Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 41 sec

Exit 68A Toward I 290 East, IL 53 South: Chicago, West Suburbs Use the slight right lane.

Continue on this road

0.3 mi · 33 sec · this road

Exit 68A Toward I 290 East, IL 53 South: Chicago, West Suburbs

Merge onto I 290; IL 53

5.7 mi · 7 min · I 290; IL 53

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 355

31 mi · 37 min · I 355

Exit 7 Toward I 355 South Tollway: Joliet Use the slight left lane.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 51 sec

Exit 1 Toward US 6: Southwest Highway Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn right onto US 6

5.7 mi · 11 min · Maple Road

Turn left onto IL 53

0.4 mi · 1 min · North Ottawa Street

Turn right

111 ft · 8 sec

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Given its short duration, this route offers flexibility; you can depart at your leisure. Plan for roughly $10 in fuel costs. While there are no mandatory stops indicated, consider taking a break during the 31.4-mile stretch on I-355 if needed. Since this is a relatively short drive, you won't need to split it. A helpful tip for this journey is to be mindful of traffic on I-355, especially during peak commuting hours, as it can impact your 1 hour and 25 minute estimated duration.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 30.7 miles from Algonquin, IL, or about 43m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 31.4 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 61.4 miles or 1h 25m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 30.7 miles or 43m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 9m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Joliet, IL than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Algonquin, IL so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Algonquin, IL

This is one driving day of about 61.4 miles and 1h 25m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Algonquin, IL.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

The longest stretch is on I 355 for about 31.4 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 30.7 mi from Algonquin, IL · 43m into the drive

city and county seat of DuPage County, Illinois, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Wheaton, IL

31 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Orland Park, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 61.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Wheaton, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 30.7 miles from Algonquin, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Joliet, IL

The final approach into Joliet, IL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Joliet, IL.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$9.60 one way

$19.20 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 22 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$10.54	$21.08
premium	$4.89	$11.82	$23.63
diesel	$5.61	$13.56	$27.11

Estimated Tolls: $0.32

Jane Addams Memorial Tollway (4.5 mi) $0.32

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$10

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$35–$60

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 21.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	18.4	$6.45	$2.95
Efficient EV	15.4	$5.37	$2.46
EV Truck/SUV	24.6	$8.60	$3.93

Gas CO2

21 kg

EV CO2

7 kg (67% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast data refreshed 55 minutes ago

Origin

Algonquin, IL

Late night in Algonquin on Wednesday

Local time

5:26 AM

CDT

Current temp

70°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Joliet, IL

Late night in Joliet on Wednesday

Local time

5:26 AM

CDT

Current temp

69°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

1 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 25m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Algonquin, IL to Joliet, IL covers 61.4 miles and takes about 1h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 355, East Algonquin Road, Maple Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 30.7 miles from Algonquin, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.60 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

On the drive from Algonquin, IL to Joliet, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Suburbs along the way.

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Trip from Algonquin, IL to Joliet, IL

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Joliet, IL

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Algonquin, IL

Joliet, IL

Same local time

1 degrees cooler at arrival

1h 25m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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