Origin
Joliet, IL
Afternoon in Joliet on Saturday
Local time
12:36 PM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Joliet, IL to Harris, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 40m
Distance
174.9 mi
281 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$27
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 28m
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6 AM
3h 41m
8 AM
4h 6m
10 AM
3h 50m
12 PM
3h 47m
3 PM
3h 51m
5 PM
4h 5m
8 PM
3h 33m
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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Harris, IL
Stéphane Tendon
Trip Overview
The drive from Joliet, IL to Harris, IL covers 174.9 miles and takes about 3h 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 57, I 74, Georgetown Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 77.5 miles on I 57. At current regular gas prices, budget about $27.34 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
87.4 miles from Joliet, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 48m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 57 | 77.5 mi | 1h 23m |
| I 74 | 32.4 mi | 35m |
| Georgetown Road | 27.5 mi | 41m |
| South La Grange Road | 10.1 mi | 13m |
| Manhattan Road | 5.3 mi | 8m |
| Market Street | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| South Cedar Road | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| West North Street | 2.3 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
I 57
— 77.5 mi, about 1h 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Joliet, IL and Harris, IL.
1
Start on this road
111 ft
·
10 sec
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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
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Chicago Street
5
Turn left onto US 52
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Doris Avenue
6
Turn right onto US 52
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Gardner Street
7
Continue on US 52
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Manhattan Road
8
Continue on US 52
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Manhattan Road
9
Continue on US 52
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
West North Street
10
Continue on US 52
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
South State Street
11
Continue on US 52
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
US Route 52
12
Continue on US 52
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
South Cedar Road
13
Continue on US 52
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
West Arsenal Road
14
Continue on US 52
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
West Joliet Road
15
Turn right onto US 45; US 52
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
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Toward I-57 South: Kankakee
18
Merge onto I 57
78 mi
·
1 hr 23 min
·
I 57
19
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 240
Toward Market Street
20
Turn left
96 ft
·
5 sec
21
Turn left onto Market Street
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Market Street
22
Turn right onto East Marketview Drive
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
East Marketview Drive
23
Turn left onto North Neil Street
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
North Neil Street
24
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
25
Merge onto I 74
32 mi
·
35 min
·
I 74
26
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward US 150, IL 1
27
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
Toward US 150 East, IL 1 South: Georgetown Road
28
Turn straight onto US 150; IL 1
14 mi
·
20 min
·
Georgetown Road
29
Continue on US 150; IL 1
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
North State Street
30
Continue on US 150; IL 1
6.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Georgetown Road
31
Continue on US 150; IL 1
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
1575 E US 36
32
Continue on US 150; IL 1
7.9 mi
·
11 min
·
Georgetown Road
33
Turn right onto East 1400th Road
0.9 mi
·
3 min
·
East 1400th Road
34
Arrive at destination
East 1400th Road
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 87.4 miles from Joliet, IL, or about 1h 48m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 77.5 miles.
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 38 miles or 55m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 87.4 miles or 1h 48m 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 51m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Harris, 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 174.9 miles and 3h 40m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 38 miles from Joliet, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 57 for about 77.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
87 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 38 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 87.4 miles from Joliet, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 57 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 77.5 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 175 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 144.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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
5
107.2 mi into trip
|
~2h 9m in
Take the exit toward Market Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 240
Toward Market Street
5
110.9 mi into trip
|
~2h 15m in
|
North Neil Street
Turn left onto North Neil Street
Navigation decision point
5
143.9 mi into trip
|
~2h 51m in
Take the exit toward US 150, IL 1
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 150, IL 1
7
144.1 mi into trip
|
~2h 52m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 150 East, IL 1 South: Georgetown Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 150 East, IL 1 South: Georgetown Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$27.34 one way
$54.69 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
61 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $30.02 | $60.04 |
| premium | $4.89 | $33.66 | $67.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $38.62 | $77.23 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$27
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$52–$77
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 61.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 52.5 | 0 | $18.36 | $8.40 |
| Efficient EV | 43.7 | 0 | $15.30 | $7.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 70 | 0 | $24.49 | $11.19 |
Gas CO2
61 kg
EV CO2
20 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.
Destination
Harris, IL
Afternoon in Harris on Saturday
Local time
12:36 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°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
5 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
3h 40m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
174.9 mi in 3h 40m, mostly highway — 77.5 mi of that is on I 57.
64% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
34 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 77.5 mi on I 57.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 57 and I 74. 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 3h 40m drive. You will face about 17 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 107.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 110.9 miles (North Neil Street): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Starting in Joliet, IL
Full guide →Founded 1833
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.
Top landmarks
- • Joliet Union Station — former train station in the United States
- • Christ Episcopal Church — church building in Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
- • Joliet Central High School — public school in Joliet, Illinois
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 3h 40m. Total distance: 174.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (64%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 77.5 miles on I 57. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 6; IL 53 / Ottawa Street): Navigation decision point; at 107.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 110.9 miles (North Neil Street): Navigation decision point.
Possible but tiring. At 3.7 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.4 hours — manageable with a long break at Harris, IL, but most travelers stay overnight.
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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