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Trip from Joliet, IL to Georgetown, IL

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

2h 51m

Distance

123.5 mi

199 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$19

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 33 min
4 AM
2h 40m ★
6 AM
2h 51m
8 AM
3h 13m
10 AM
2h 59m
12 PM
2h 57m
3 PM
3h 0m
5 PM
3h 12m
8 PM
2h 45m

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

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Joliet, IL

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Downtown Georgetown, IL, IL

Georgetown, IL

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Trip Overview

The drive from Joliet, IL to Georgetown, IL covers 123.5 miles and takes about 2h 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway, US 52, IL 26 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 62.1 miles on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.31 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.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

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

Midpoint

61.7 miles from Joliet, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 27m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 51m. Total distance: 123.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 51m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 51m drive with frequent turns across 123.5 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway is the longest continuous segment at about 62.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Joliet Street.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 123.5 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: at 0.1 miles (Joliet Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 9.7 miles (US 30 / 143rd Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 24.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 17 key points

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

6
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Joliet Street

At end of road, turn right onto Joliet Street

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

6
9.7 mi into trip | ~21m in | US 30 / 143rd Street

Turn left onto US 30 / 143rd Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
7
24.8 mi into trip | ~47m in

Take the ramp toward I 88 West Toll, IL 56 West Toll: Chicago, Dekalb-Iowa

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the left lane. Toward I 88 West Toll, IL 56 West Toll: Chicago...
8
24.8 mi into trip | ~47m in | IL 56

Keep slight left at fork onto IL 56 toward I 88 West, IL 56 West: DeKalb-Iowa

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

Use the straight lane. Toward I 88 West, IL 56 West: DeKalb-Iowa
8
28.2 mi into trip | ~51m in | I 88; IL 110 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 88; IL 110 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway toward I 88 Toll West, IL 47: DeKalb

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 88 Toll West, IL 47: DeKalb

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 Joliet, IL to Georgetown, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Dekalb-Iowa along the way.

Dekalb-Iowa

24.8 mi in | ~47m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway 62.1 mi 1h 6m
US 52 22.8 mi 34m
IL 26 9.3 mi 14m
Lincoln Highway 7.5 mi 11m
Plainfield Road 5.2 mi 11m
South Broad Street 3 mi 4m
Joliet Road 2.5 mi 5m
Hill Avenue 2.4 mi 4m
Longest stretch: Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway — 62.1 mi, about 1h 6m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

272 ft · 22 sec · this road
2

At end of road, turn right onto Joliet Street

0.2 mi · 35 sec · Joliet Street
3

Turn left onto US 30

0.1 mi · 19 sec · Cass Street
4

Continue on US 30

0.2 mi · 39 sec · Western Avenue
5

Turn right onto US 30

0.3 mi · 39 sec · North Center Street
6

Continue on US 30

5.2 mi · 11 min · Plainfield Road
7

Continue on US 30

2.5 mi · 5 min · Joliet Road
Use the right lane.
8

Turn slight right onto US 30; IL 59; US 66 Hist

1.2 mi · 2 min · North Division Street
Use the right lane.
9

Turn left onto US 30

1.0 mi · 1 min · 143rd Street
Use the left lane.
10

Turn right onto US 30

7.5 mi · 11 min · Lincoln Highway
Use the right lane.
11

Continue on Hill Avenue

2.4 mi · 4 min · Hill Avenue
Use the left lane.
12

Continue on East Galena Boulevard

0.1 mi · 21 sec · East Galena Boulevard
13

Turn right onto North Ohio Street

0.1 mi · 21 sec · North Ohio Street
Use the left lane.
14

Turn left onto East New York Street

1.5 mi · 2 min · East New York Street
Use the left lane.
15

Turn right onto IL 31

2.1 mi · 3 min · North Lake Street
Use the right lane.
16

Continue on South Lincolnway Street

0.4 mi · 39 sec · South Lincolnway Street
17

Take the ramp

387 ft · 9 sec
Toward I 88 West Toll, IL 56 West Toll: Chicago, Dekalb-Iowa Use the left lane.
18

Keep slight left at fork onto IL 56

0.6 mi · 1 min · IL 56
Toward I 88 West, IL 56 West: DeKalb-Iowa Use the straight lane.
19

Merge onto I 88; IL 56; IL 110

2.8 mi · 3 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
20

Keep slight left at fork onto I 88; IL 110

59 mi · 1 hr 3 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
Toward I 88 Toll West, IL 47: DeKalb Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min
Toward IL 26: Dixon
22

Turn right onto IL 26

9.3 mi · 14 min · IL 26
23

Continue on US 52; IL 26

23 mi · 34 min · US 52; IL 26
24

Turn right onto IL 73

3.0 mi · 4 min · South Broad Street
25

Turn right onto Georgetown Road

0.2 mi · 53 sec · Georgetown Road
26

Arrive at destination

Georgetown Road

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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 61.7 miles from Joliet, IL, or about 1h 27m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 62.1 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 27 miles or 50m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 61.7 miles or 1h 27m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 17m

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

Before You Leave

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

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

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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 Joliet, IL

This is one driving day of about 123.5 miles and 2h 51m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from Joliet, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway for about 62.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 61.7 mi from Joliet, IL · 1h 27m into the drive

city on tripoints of DuPage, Kane, Kendall and Will Counties in Illinois, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Aurora, IL

62 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

Aurora, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 27 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

DeKalb, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 61.7 miles from Joliet, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 62.1 miles.

Arriving in Georgetown, IL

The final approach into Georgetown, 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 Georgetown, IL.

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...

27 mi from route ~68 min detour Free
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$19.31 one way

$38.62 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 43 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $21.20 $42.40
premium $4.89 $23.77 $47.53
diesel $5.61 $27.27 $54.53

Estimated Tolls: $3.73

Reagan Memorial Tollway (62.1 mi) $3.73

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

$19

Tolls

$4

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$48–$73

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 43.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 37.1 0 $12.97 $5.93
Efficient EV 30.9 0 $10.81 $4.94
EV Truck/SUV 49.4 0 $17.29 $7.90

Gas CO2

43 kg

EV CO2

14 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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Joliet, IL

Night in Joliet on Thursday

Local time

11:48 PM

CDT

Current temp

69°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Georgetown, IL

Night in Georgetown on Thursday

Local time

11:48 PM

CDT

Current temp

69°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

51°F

Aurora, IL

62 mi in

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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

2h 51m 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 Joliet, IL to Georgetown, IL covers 123.5 miles and takes about 2h 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway, US 52, IL 26. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 61.7 miles from Joliet, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $19.31 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 123.5 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Joliet Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 9.7 miles (US 30 / 143rd Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 24.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Joliet, IL to Georgetown, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Dekalb-Iowa along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Pullman National Historical Park.

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