Origin
Joliet, IL
Evening in Joliet on Wednesday
Local time
6:37 PM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Joliet, IL to Rossville, IL
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
2h 26m
Distance
96.8 mi
156 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 17m
★
6 AM
2h 27m
8 AM
2h 47m
10 AM
2h 34m
12 PM
2h 32m
3 PM
2h 35m
5 PM
2h 46m
8 PM
2h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Joliet, IL
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Rossville, IL
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Joliet, IL to Rossville, IL covers 96.8 miles and takes about 2h 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Ottawa Street, Chicago Street, Doris Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.13 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
48.4 miles from Joliet, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 13m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 26m drive with frequent turns across 96.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Ottawa Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Joliet, IL to Rossville, IL is easy. At 2h 26m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Joliet, IL to Rossville, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ottawa Street | — | — |
| Chicago Street | — | — |
| Doris Avenue | — | — |
| Gardner Street | — | — |
| Manhattan Road | — | — |
| West North Street | — | — |
| South State Street | — | — |
| Route 52 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Ottawa Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Joliet, IL and Rossville, IL.
1
Start on the route
112 ft
·
10 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right onto Ottawa Street
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Ottawa Street
3
Continue on Ottawa Street
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Ottawa Street
4
Continue on Chicago Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Chicago Street
5
Turn left onto Doris Avenue
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Doris Avenue
6
Turn right onto Gardner Street
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Gardner Street
7
Continue on Manhattan Road
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Manhattan Road
8
Continue on Manhattan Road
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Manhattan Road
9
Continue on West North Street
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
West North Street
10
Continue on South State Street
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
South State Street
11
Continue on US Route 52
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
US Route 52
12
Continue on South Cedar Road
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
South Cedar Road
13
Continue on West Arsenal Road
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
West Arsenal Road
14
Continue on West Joliet Road
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
West Joliet Road
15
Turn right onto South La Grange Road
10 mi
·
13 min
·
South La Grange Road
16
Turn left onto Bourbonnais Parkway
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
Bourbonnais Parkway
17
Take the ramp slight right toward I-57 South: Kankakee
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
I-57 South: Kankakee
18
Merge slight left
6.1 mi
·
6 min
19
Take the exit slight right toward IL 17: Kankakee, Momence
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
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IL 17: Kankakee, Momence
20
Turn straight onto East Court Street
5.9 mi
·
8 min
·
East Court Street
21
Continue on South State Route 1
6.7 mi
·
10 min
·
South State Route 1
22
Continue on North Dixie Highway
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
North Dixie Highway
23
Turn right onto E 7000S Road
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
·
E 7000S Road
24
Continue on S 7000E Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
S 7000E Road
25
Continue on North 2100 E Road
15 mi
·
22 min
·
North 2100 E Road
26
Continue on North 2100 East Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North 2100 East Road
27
At the end of the road, turn left onto West Walnut Street
2.7 mi
·
6 min
·
West Walnut Street
28
Turn right
28 mi
·
41 min
29
Turn left onto East Attica Street
95 ft
·
3 sec
·
East Attica Street
30
Arrive at your 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 48.4 miles from Joliet, IL, or about 1h 13m into the drive.
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 21 miles or 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 48.4 miles or 1h 13m 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
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Rossville, 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 96.8 miles and 2h 26m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Joliet, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 48.4 mi from Joliet, IL · 1h 13m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
48 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 48.4 miles from Joliet, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Rossville, IL
The final approach into Rossville, 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 Rossville, 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
$15.13 one way
$30.27 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
34 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $16.62 | $33.23 |
| premium | $4.89 | $18.63 | $37.26 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $21.37 | $42.74 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 33.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 29 | 0 | $10.16 | $4.65 |
| Efficient EV | 24.2 | 0 | $8.47 | $3.87 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 38.7 | 0 | $13.55 | $6.20 |
Gas CO2
34 kg
EV CO2
11 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.
Destination
Rossville, IL
Evening in Rossville on Wednesday
Local time
6:37 PM
CDT
Current temp
53°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
16 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
2h 26m 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 Rossville, IL covers 96.8 miles and takes about 2h 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Ottawa Street, Chicago Street, Doris Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 48.4 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 $15.13 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.
The drive from Joliet, IL to Rossville, IL is easy. At 2h 26m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Joliet, IL to Rossville, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Joliet, IL to Rossville, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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