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Trip from Hebron, IL to Joliet, IL

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

1h 58m

Distance

89.2 mi

144 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min
4 AM
1h 50m ★
6 AM
1h 59m
8 AM
2h 16m
10 AM
2h 5m
12 PM
2h 3m
3 PM
2h 5m
5 PM
2h 15m
8 PM
1h 53m

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

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human settlement in McHenry County, Illinois, United States of America

Hebron, IL

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city in Illinois, United States

Joliet, IL

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Trip Overview

The drive from Hebron, IL to Joliet, IL covers 89.2 miles and takes about 1h 58m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 355, US 12, IL 53 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 31.4 miles on I 355. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.95 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Midpoint

44.6 miles from Hebron, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 59m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 58m. Total distance: 89.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 58m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 1h 58m highway drive covering 89.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 355 and US 12. The longest continuous stretch is about 31.4 miles on I 355.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 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 is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 355 and US 12. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 6.6 miles in near US 12 / North Main Street.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 89.2 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 6.6 miles (US 12 / North Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 39.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 44.3 miles (IL 53): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 key points

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

6
6.6 mi into trip | ~9m in | US 12 / North Main Street

Turn right onto US 12 / North Main Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
7
39.6 mi into trip | ~52m in

Take the ramp toward IL 53 South

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward IL 53 South
8
44.3 mi into trip | ~58m in | IL 53

Keep slight left at fork onto IL 53 toward I 290 East: Chicago, Biesterfield Road

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 290 East: Chicago, Biesterfield Road
8
51.3 mi into trip | ~1h 7m 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
7
82.7 mi into trip | ~1h 45m 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

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 355 31.4 mi 37m
US 12 31 mi 40m
IL 53 11.3 mi 14m
Maple Avenue 6.6 mi 9m
Maple Road 5.7 mi 11m
North Main Street 2 mi 2m
North Ottawa Street 0.4 mi 1m
Main Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 355 — 31.4 mi, about 37m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Prairie Avenue

119 ft · 7 sec · Prairie Avenue
2

Turn right onto IL 47

226 ft · 6 sec · Main Street
3

Turn right onto IL 173

6.6 mi · 9 min · Maple Avenue
4

Turn right onto US 12

2.0 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
Use the left lane.
5

Continue on US 12

12 mi · 14 min · US 12
Use the left lane.
6

Continue on US 12; IL 59

1.1 mi · 1 min · US 12; IL 59
Use the left lane.
7

Continue on US 12; IL 59

0.3 mi · 26 sec · US 12; IL 59
8

Continue on US 12; IL 59

0.1 mi · 7 sec · US 12; IL 59
9

Continue on US 12; IL 59

1.7 mi · 1 min · US 12; IL 59
10

Continue on US 12; IL 59

1.1 mi · 1 min · US 12; IL 59
11

Continue on US 12; IL 59

14 mi · 20 min · US 12; IL 59
Use the left lane.
12

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 40 sec
Toward IL 53 South Use the right lane.
13

Merge onto IL 53

4.4 mi · 5 min · IL 53
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Keep slight left at fork onto IL 53

7.0 mi · 9 min · IL 53
Toward I 290 East: Chicago, Biesterfield Road Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

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.
16

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 51 sec
Exit 1 Toward US 6: Southwest Highway Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Turn right onto US 6

5.7 mi · 11 min · Maple Road
18

Turn left onto IL 53

0.4 mi · 1 min · North Ottawa Street
19

Turn right

111 ft · 8 sec
20

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

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 44.6 miles from Hebron, IL, or about 59m 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 20 miles or 25m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 44.6 miles or 59m 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 37m

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

Before You Leave

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

Day 1

Settle into the route from Hebron, IL

This is one driving day of about 89.2 miles and 1h 58m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Hebron, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
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 44.6 mi from Hebron, IL · 59m into the drive

village in Cook County, Illinois, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Palatine, IL

45 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

Fox Lake, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Palatine, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 44.6 miles from Hebron, 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.

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

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Pullman National Historical Park

Pullman National Historical Park

National Historical Park

In a growing Chicago neighborhood, diverse people and stories intertwined. All were seeking opportunity. Some succeeded. Others were limited—by race, gender, or economic status. Their stories came tog...

21 mi from route ~53 min detour Free near mile 76.9
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$13.95 one way

$27.89 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 31 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $15.31 $30.62
premium $4.89 $17.17 $34.33
diesel $5.61 $19.69 $39.39

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$14

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$39–$64

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 31.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 26.8 0 $9.37 $4.28
Efficient EV 22.3 0 $7.81 $3.57
EV Truck/SUV 35.7 0 $12.49 $5.71

Gas CO2

31 kg

EV CO2

10 kg (68% 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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Hebron, IL

Evening in Hebron on Thursday

Local time

8:43 PM

CDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Joliet, IL

Evening in Joliet on Thursday

Local time

8:43 PM

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

23 degrees warmer at arrival

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

Road read

1h 58m 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 Hebron, IL to Joliet, IL covers 89.2 miles and takes about 1h 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 355, US 12, IL 53. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 44.6 miles from Hebron, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.95 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 89.2 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 6.6 miles (US 12 / North Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 39.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 44.3 miles (IL 53): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Hebron, IL to Joliet, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Pullman National Historical Park.

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