Origin
Joliet, IL
Evening in Joliet on Thursday
Local time
5:25 PM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Joliet, IL to Spring Valley, IL
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 16m
Distance
65 mi
105 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 11m
★
6 AM
1h 17m
8 AM
1h 29m
10 AM
1h 21m
12 PM
1h 20m
3 PM
1h 22m
5 PM
1h 28m
8 PM
1h 13m
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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Spring Valley, IL
Jan Brndiar
Trip Overview
The drive from Joliet, IL to Spring Valley, IL covers 65 miles and takes about 1h 16m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 80, North 2725th Road, I 39 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 54.1 miles on I 80. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.16 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 16m. Total distance: 65 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 16m highway drive covering 65 miles, with most of the trip on I 80 and North 2725th Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 54.1 miles on I 80.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 80 is the longest continuous segment at about 54.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 80 and North 2725th Road. 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
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 16m drive. You will face about 10 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 0.8 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.1 miles (I 80): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 6; IL 53 / Ottawa Street
Turn right onto US 6; IL 53 / Ottawa Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.8 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp toward I 80 West: Moline, Rock Island
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 80 West: Moline, Rock Island
5
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
I 80
Merge onto I 80
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
55.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m in
Take the exit toward I 39 South, US 51 South: Normal, Bloomington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 79A
Toward I 39 South, US 51 South: Normal, Bloomin...
5
57.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
Take the exit toward US 6: LaSalle, Peru, Ottowa
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 6: LaSalle, Peru, Ottowa
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 Spring Valley, IL, road signs point toward Bloomington, Peru and Ottowa.
Bloomington
55.2 mi in
|
~1h 2m
Peru
57.8 mi in
|
~1h 5m
Ottowa
57.8 mi in
|
~1h 5m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 80 | 54.1 mi | 59m |
| North 2725th Road | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| I 39 | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| 4th Street | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| US 6 | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| 3rd Street | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Ottawa Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Chicago Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 80
— 54.1 mi, about 59m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Joliet, IL and Spring Valley, IL.
1
Start on this road
111 ft
·
10 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto US 6; IL 53
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Ottawa Street
3
Continue on US 6; IL 53
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Ottawa Street
4
Continue on US 6; IL 53
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Chicago Street
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward I 80 West: Moline, Rock Island
6
Merge onto I 80
54 mi
·
59 min
·
I 80
Use the right lane.
7
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 79A
Toward I 39 South, US 51 South: Normal, Bloomington
8
Merge onto I 39; US 51
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
I 39; US 51
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward US 6: LaSalle, Peru, Ottowa
10
Turn right onto US 6
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
US 6
11
Turn left onto US 6; IL 351
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Joliet Street
12
Turn right onto US 6
0.6 mi
·
57 sec
·
3rd Street
13
Continue on US 6
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
·
5th Street
14
Continue on US 6
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
4th Street
15
Continue on US 6
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
North 2725th Road
16
Turn left onto IL 89
38 ft
·
0 sec
·
North Spalding Street
17
Arrive at destination
IL 89
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 32.5 mi from Joliet, IL · 37m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32.5 miles from Joliet, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Spring Valley, IL
The final approach into Spring Valley, 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
$10.16 one way
$20.32 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $11.16 | $22.31 |
| premium | $4.89 | $12.51 | $25.02 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.35 | $28.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.5 | 0 | $6.82 | $3.12 |
| Efficient EV | 16.3 | 0 | $5.69 | $2.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26 | 0 | $9.10 | $4.16 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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
Spring Valley, IL
Evening in Spring Valley on Thursday
Local time
5:25 PM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Sunny
W 10 to 15 mph
1% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 16 at 12:33PM CDT until April 18 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued April 16 at 12:29PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
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
6 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 16m 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 Spring Valley, IL covers 65 miles and takes about 1h 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 80, North 2725th Road, I 39. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 32.5 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 $10.16 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 1h 16m drive. You will face about 10 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 0.8 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.1 miles (I 80): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Joliet, IL and Spring Valley, IL, road signs point toward Bloomington, Peru and Ottowa.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Pullman National Historical Park.
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