Trip from Joliet, IL to Romeoville, IL

Q: How long is the trip from Joliet, IL to Romeoville, IL?

The drive from Joliet, IL to Romeoville, IL covers 9.4 miles and takes about 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are Broadway Street, Independence Boulevard, North Chicago Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

Q: Is this a good same-day trip?

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Q: Where should I stop halfway?

The midpoint is about 4.7 miles from Joliet, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

Q: How much does gas cost for this trip?

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.47 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Q: What is the best time to leave?

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

Q: What towns show up on signs driving from Joliet, IL to Romeoville, IL?

The route from Joliet, IL to Romeoville, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Q: Are there national parks near the route from Joliet, IL to Romeoville, IL?

Yes. Nearby national parks include Pullman National Historical Park.

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

19m

Distance

9.4 mi

15 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$1

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

4 AM

0h 17m ★

6 AM

0h 19m

8 AM

0h 22m

10 AM

0h 20m

12 PM

0h 20m

3 PM

0h 20m

5 PM

0h 22m

8 PM

0h 18m

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 short 9.4-mile drive between Joliet and Romeoville, Illinois, is designed for a single day trip, taking approximately 19 minutes to complete. You'll navigate local streets, with Broadway Street, Independence Boulevard, and North Chicago Street being your main guides. With no highway driving involved, expect a straightforward, turn-heavy local experience. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $1, making it an economical option. Since the journey is so brief and entirely within the Midwest region of Illinois, it's perfect for a quick local excursion without the need for an overnight stay.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 19m. Total distance: 9.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

19m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

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

Drive Character

This route is characterized as a turn-heavy local drive, with a 0% highway share. You'll spend most of your time on city streets, so be prepared for frequent turns and traffic signals. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 4.1 miles on Broadway Street. Given its local nature, expect the road to feel like a typical urban or suburban commute, with varying speed limits and the need to be attentive to your surroundings. This isn't a route for settling into a highway cruise; it's more about navigating through communities.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Broadway Street is the longest continuous segment at about 4.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 6; IL 53 / Ottawa Street.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 19m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 6; IL 53 / Ottawa Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 30 / East Jefferson Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (North Chicago Street): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 6 key points

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

5

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 6; IL 53 / Ottawa Street

Turn right onto US 6; IL 53 / Ottawa Street

Navigation decision point

5

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 30 / East Jefferson Street

Turn left onto US 30 / East Jefferson Street

Navigation decision point

4

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | North Chicago Street

Turn left onto North Chicago Street

Navigation decision point

5

8.9 mi into trip | ~17m in | Belmont Drive

Turn left onto Belmont Drive

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

4

9.4 mi into trip | ~19m in | Kingston Drive

Turn left onto Kingston Drive

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Broadway Street	4.1 mi	7m
Independence Boulevard	3.7 mi	6m
North Chicago Street	0.8 mi	2m
Belmont Drive	0.5 mi	1m
Ruby Street	0.2 mi	<1m
East Jefferson Street	<0.1 mi	<1m
Ottawa Street	<0.1 mi	<1m
Kingston Drive	<0.1 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: Broadway Street — 4.1 mi, about 7m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

111 ft · 10 sec · this road

2

Turn right onto US 6; IL 53

175 ft · 12 sec · Ottawa Street

3

Turn left onto US 30

391 ft · 18 sec · East Jefferson Street

4

Turn left onto North Chicago Street

0.8 mi · 2 min · North Chicago Street

5

Continue on IL 53

0.2 mi · 23 sec · Ruby Street

6

Turn right onto IL 53

4.1 mi · 7 min · Broadway Street

7

Continue on IL 53

3.7 mi · 6 min · Independence Boulevard

Use the left lane.

8

Turn left onto Belmont Drive

0.5 mi · 1 min · Belmont Drive

Use the left lane.

9

Turn left onto Kingston Drive

41 ft · 1 sec · Kingston Drive

10

Arrive at destination

Kingston Drive

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.47 one way

$2.94 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 3 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$1.61	$3.23
premium	$4.89	$1.81	$3.62
diesel	$5.61	$2.08	$4.15

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$1

Estimated CO2 emission: 3.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	2.8	$0.99	$0.45
Efficient EV	2.4	$0.82	$0.38
EV Truck/SUV	3.8	$1.32	$0.60

Gas CO2

3 kg

EV CO2

1 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

10:00 PM

CDT

Current temp

69°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Romeoville, IL

Night in Romeoville on Thursday

Local time

10:00 PM

CDT

Current temp

51°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

18 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

19m 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 Romeoville, IL covers 9.4 miles and takes about 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Broadway Street, Independence Boulevard, North Chicago Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 4.7 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 $1.47 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 is a straightforward 19m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 6; IL 53 / Ottawa Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 30 / East Jefferson Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (North Chicago Street): Navigation decision point.

The route from Joliet, IL to Romeoville, 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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