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Trip from Joliet, IL to Rosemont, IL

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 5m

Distance

41 mi

66 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 16 min
4 AM
1h 0m ★
6 AM
1h 5m
8 AM
1h 16m
10 AM
1h 9m
12 PM
1h 8m
3 PM
1h 9m
5 PM
1h 15m
8 PM
1h 2m

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

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city in Illinois, United States

Joliet, IL

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Downtown Rosemont, IL, IL

Rosemont, IL

Stéphane Tendon

Trip Overview

The drive from Joliet, IL to Rosemont, IL covers 41 miles and takes about 1h 5m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Tri-State Tollway, Adlai Stevenson Expressway, Independence Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 15.2 miles on Tri-State Tollway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.41 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 5m. Total distance: 41 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

Scenic Drive

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

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 5m drive with frequent turns across 41 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Tri-State Tollway is the longest continuous segment at about 15.2 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 early in the drive near US 6; IL 53 / Ottawa Street.

Driving Effort 10/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 41 miles you will encounter 17 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: near the start (US 6; IL 53 / Ottawa Street): Navigation decision point; at 21.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 27.9 miles (I 294 / Tri-State Tollway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 17 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

7
21.2 mi into trip | ~36m in

Take the exit toward I 294 Tollway North: Wisconsin

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

Use the right lane. Exit 277A Toward I 294 Tollway North: Wisconsin
6
27.9 mi into trip | ~46m in | I 294 / Tri-State Tollway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 294 / Tri-State Tollway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
38.2 mi into trip | ~59m in

Take the exit toward I 190 West, I 90: O'Hare International Airport, Chicago, Rockford, River Road

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 40 Toward I 190 West, I 90: O'Hare International A...
6
38.4 mi into trip | ~1h in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 190 West: O'Hare International Airport, River Road

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 190 West: O'Hare International Airport...

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

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

Between Joliet, IL and Rosemont, IL, road signs point toward Chicago and Rockford.

Chicago

12.9 mi in | ~25m

Rockford

38.2 mi in | ~59m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Tri-State Tollway 15.2 mi 19m
Adlai Stevenson Expressway 7.8 mi 10m
Independence Boulevard 5.4 mi 9m
Broadway Street 4.1 mi 7m
Joliet Road 2.3 mi 3m
West Higgins Road 1.4 mi 2m
North Chicago Street 0.8 mi 2m
North River Road 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Tri-State Tollway — 15.2 mi, about 19m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Joliet, IL and Rosemont, 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

5.4 mi · 9 min · Independence Boulevard
Use the left lane.
8

Continue on Joliet Road

2.3 mi · 3 min · Joliet Road
Use the left lane.
9

Take the ramp

108 ft · 2 sec
Toward I 355 South Toll, I 55 North: Suburbs, Chicago
10

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward I 55 North: Chicago
11

Merge onto I 55

7.8 mi · 10 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Take the exit

1.6 mi · 3 min
Exit 277A Toward I 294 Tollway North: Wisconsin Use the right lane.
13

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 41 sec
Toward I 294 North: Wisconsin
14

Merge onto I 294

4.8 mi · 5 min · Tri-State Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Keep slight left at fork onto I 294

10 mi · 13 min · Tri-State Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 26 sec
Exit 40 Toward I 190 West, I 90: O'Hare International Airport, Chicago, Rockford, River Road Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Keep slight right at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward I 190 West: O'Hare International Airport, River Road
18

Keep slight left at fork

0.1 mi · 15 sec
Toward River Road
19

Turn left onto North River Road

0.3 mi · 46 sec · North River Road
Use the left lane.
20

Turn left onto IL 72

1.4 mi · 2 min · West Higgins Road
Use the left lane.
21

Turn left onto US 12; US 45

0.2 mi · 30 sec · Mannheim Road
Use the left lane.
22

Arrive at destination

US 12; US 45

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 20.5 mi from Joliet, IL · 35m into the drive

Downtown Burr Ridge, IL, IL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Burr Ridge, IL

21 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

Des Plaines, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Downers Grove, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 20.5 miles from Joliet, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Rosemont, IL

The final approach into Rosemont, 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.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$6.41 one way

$12.82 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 14 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $7.04 $14.08
premium $4.89 $7.89 $15.78
diesel $5.61 $9.05 $18.10

Estimated Tolls: $0.91

Tri-state Tollway (15.2 mi) $0.91

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

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$6

Tolls

$1

Total

$7

Estimated CO2 emission: 14.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 12.3 0 $4.31 $1.97
Efficient EV 10.3 0 $3.59 $1.64
EV Truck/SUV 16.4 0 $5.74 $2.62

Gas CO2

14 kg

EV CO2

5 kg (64% 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 16, 2026

Origin

Joliet, IL

Afternoon in Joliet on Friday

Local time

12:39 PM

CDT

Current temp

72°F

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

WNW 10 to 15 mph 31% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Watch

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued April 16 at 2:08PM CDT until April 16 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 16 at 12:33PM CDT until April 18 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Destination

Rosemont, IL

Afternoon in Rosemont on Friday

Local time

12:39 PM

CDT

Current temp

68°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

4 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 5m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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 Rosemont, IL covers 41 miles and takes about 1h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Tri-State Tollway, Adlai Stevenson Expressway, Independence Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 20.5 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 $6.41 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 41 miles you will encounter 17 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: near the start (US 6; IL 53 / Ottawa Street): Navigation decision point; at 21.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 27.9 miles (I 294 / Tri-State Tollway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Between Joliet, IL and Rosemont, IL, road signs point toward Chicago and Rockford.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Pullman National Historical Park.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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