Origin
Joliet, IL
Late night in Joliet on Saturday
Local time
3:04 AM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Joliet, IL to Germantown Hills, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 25m
Distance
114.4 mi
184 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 16m
★
6 AM
2h 26m
8 AM
2h 46m
10 AM
2h 33m
12 PM
2h 31m
3 PM
2h 34m
5 PM
2h 45m
8 PM
2h 20m
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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Germantown Hills, IL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Joliet, IL to Germantown Hills, IL covers 114.4 miles and takes about 2h 25m 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, I 80 West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.89 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.
Midpoint
57.2 miles from Joliet, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 12m into the drive .
About the Cities
Starting in Joliet, IL
Full guide →Joliet is a city in the Chicagoland region of Illinois, a state in the Midwest of the United States of America. It is the largest city and county seat of Will County.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 25m. Total distance: 114.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 25m drive with frequent turns across 114.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Joliet, IL to Germantown Hills, IL is easy. At 2h 25m 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 Germantown Hills, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ottawa Street | — | — |
| Chicago Street | — | — |
| I 80 West | — | — |
| I 55 South | — | — |
| US 24 | — | — |
| East 3100 North Road | — | — |
| East Gridley Road | — | — |
| County Road 1000 North | — | — |
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 Germantown Hills, 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
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Chicago Street
5
Take the ramp slight right toward I 80 West: Moline, Rock Island
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
I 80 West: Moline, Rock Island
6
Merge slight left
6.4 mi
·
7 min
7
Take the exit slight right toward I 55 South: Saint Louis
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
I 55 South: Saint Louis
8
Merge slight left
64 mi
·
1 hr 8 min
9
Take the exit slight right toward US 24: Chenoa, El Paso
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
·
US 24: Chenoa, El Paso
10
At the end of the road, turn left onto East 3100 North Road
6.7 mi
·
9 min
·
East 3100 North Road
11
Continue on East Gridley Road
9.2 mi
·
14 min
·
East Gridley Road
12
Continue on County Road 1000 North
12 mi
·
17 min
·
County Road 1000 North
13
Continue on East Center Street
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
East Center Street
14
Continue on US Highway 24
6.9 mi
·
10 min
·
US Highway 24
15
Turn right onto Nofsinger Road
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Nofsinger Road
16
At the end of the road, turn left onto Tazewood Road
72 ft
·
4 sec
·
Tazewood Road
17
Turn right onto Nofsinger Road
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Nofsinger Road
18
Turn left onto State Route 116
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
State Route 116
19
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 57.2 miles from Joliet, IL, or about 1h 12m 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 25 miles or 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 57.2 miles or 1h 12m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 59m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Germantown Hills, 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 114.4 miles and 2h 25m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 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 57.2 mi from Joliet, IL · 1h 12m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
57 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 25 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 57.2 miles from Joliet, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Germantown Hills, IL
The final approach into Germantown Hills, 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 Germantown Hills, 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
$17.89 one way
$35.77 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
40 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $19.64 | $39.27 |
| premium | $4.89 | $22.02 | $44.03 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $25.26 | $50.52 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 40 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 34.3 | 0 | $12.01 | $5.49 |
| Efficient EV | 28.6 | 0 | $10.01 | $4.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 45.8 | 0 | $16.02 | $7.32 |
Gas CO2
40 kg
EV CO2
13 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
Germantown Hills, IL
Late night in Germantown Hills on Saturday
Local time
3:04 AM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
52°F
Fairbury, IL
57 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 25m 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 Germantown Hills, IL covers 114.4 miles and takes about 2h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Ottawa Street, Chicago Street, I 80 West. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 57.2 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 $17.89 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 Germantown Hills, IL is easy. At 2h 25m 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 Germantown Hills, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Joliet, IL to Germantown Hills, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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