Trip from Joliet, IL to Rosiclare, IL

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Drive Time

6h 46m

Distance

339.1 mi

546 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$53

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 35 min

4 AM

6h 35m ★

6 AM

6h 47m

8 AM

7h 10m

10 AM

6h 55m

12 PM

6h 53m

3 PM

6h 56m

5 PM

7h 9m

8 PM

6h 40m

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

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Joliet, IL

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city in Hardin County, Illinois, United States

Rosiclare, IL

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Trip Overview

The drive from Joliet, IL to Rosiclare, IL covers 339.1 miles and takes about 6h 46m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 57, East Main Street, Ken Gray Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 226.2 miles on I 57. At current regular gas prices, budget about $53.01 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

169.6 miles from Joliet, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 16m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 6h 46m highway drive covering 339.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 57 and East Main Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 226.2 miles on I 57.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 32 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 57 is the longest continuous segment at about 226.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 57 and East Main Street. 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.

Route Complexity 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 46m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 16 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 6; IL 53 / Ottawa Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (US 52 / Doris Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 190.2 miles (I 57): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 16 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 6; IL 53 / Ottawa Street

Turn right onto US 6; IL 53 / Ottawa Street

Navigation decision point

1.4 mi into trip | ~3m in | US 52 / Doris Avenue

Turn left onto US 52 / Doris Avenue

Navigation decision point

190.2 mi into trip | ~3h 38m in | I 57

Keep slight left at fork onto I 57 toward I 57 South: Memphis

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward I 57 South: Memphis

276 mi into trip | ~5h 11m in

Take the exit toward IL 14: Christopher, Benton

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

Toward IL 14: Christopher, Benton

277.2 mi into trip | ~5h 13m in | IL 34 / East Main Street

Enter roundabout onto IL 34 / East Main Street

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

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

On the drive from Joliet, IL to Rosiclare, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Benton along the way.

Benton

276 mi in | ~5h 11m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 57	226.2 mi	4h 3m
East Main Street	31.7 mi	47m
Ken Gray Expressway	20 mi	21m
IL 34	19 mi	28m
South La Grange Road	10.1 mi	13m
Highway 145	5.9 mi	9m
Manhattan Road	5.3 mi	8m
Il 146	3.5 mi	4m

Longest stretch: I 57 — 226.2 mi, about 4h 3m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Joliet, IL and Rosiclare, IL.

Start on this road

111 ft · 10 sec · this road

Turn right onto US 6; IL 53

0.3 mi · 43 sec · Ottawa Street

Continue on US 6; IL 53

0.1 mi · 21 sec · Ottawa Street

Continue on US 6; IL 53

1.0 mi · 2 min · Chicago Street

Turn left onto US 52

0.1 mi · 15 sec · Doris Avenue

Turn right onto US 52

0.3 mi · 36 sec · Gardner Street

Continue on US 52

2.2 mi · 3 min · Manhattan Road

Continue on US 52

3.1 mi · 4 min · Manhattan Road

Continue on US 52

2.3 mi · 3 min · West North Street

Continue on US 52

1.9 mi · 3 min · South State Street

Continue on US 52

1.2 mi · 1 min · US Route 52

Continue on US 52

3.1 mi · 4 min · South Cedar Road

Continue on US 52

1.9 mi · 2 min · West Arsenal Road

Continue on US 52

1.3 mi · 1 min · West Joliet Road

Turn right onto US 45; US 52

10 mi · 13 min · South La Grange Road

Turn left onto Bourbonnais Parkway

0.4 mi · 40 sec · Bourbonnais Parkway

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 53 sec

Toward I-57 South: Kankakee

Merge onto I 57

161 mi · 2 hr 52 min · I 57

Keep slight left at fork onto I 57

66 mi · 1 hr 10 min · I 57

Toward I 57 South: Memphis

Keep slight right at fork onto I 57

20 mi · 21 min · Ken Gray Expressway

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 50 sec

Toward IL 14: Christopher, Benton

Turn left onto IL 14

0.9 mi · 1 min · West Main Street

Enter roundabout onto IL 34

377 ft · 8 sec · East Main Street

Continue on IL 34

32 mi · 47 min · East Main Street

Turn left onto IL 13; IL 34

0.6 mi · 50 sec · IL 13; IL 34

Turn right onto US 45; IL 34

1.2 mi · 1 min · North Commercial Street

Turn left onto IL 34; IL 145

5.9 mi · 9 min · Highway 145

Turn left onto IL 34

17 mi · 24 min · IL 34

Turn left onto IL 34; IL 146

3.5 mi · 4 min · IL 34; IL 146

Continue on IL 34

2.1 mi · 3 min · IL 34

Turn left onto Hopkinton Street

23 ft · 0 sec · Hopkinton Street

Arrive at destination

Hopkinton Street

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 169.6 miles from Joliet, IL, or about 3h 16m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 226.2 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 80 miles or 1h 40m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 169.6 miles or 3h 16m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 5h 16m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Rosiclare, IL than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Joliet, IL so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 339.1 miles and 6h 46m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 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 226.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 169.6 mi from Joliet, IL · 3h 16m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Plainfield, IL

170 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

Champaign, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Decatur, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 169.6 miles from Joliet, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 57 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 226.2 miles.

Arriving in Rosiclare, IL

The final approach into Rosiclare, 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 Rosiclare, IL.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$53.01 one way

$106.03 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 119 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$58.21	$116.42
premium	$4.89	$65.26	$130.51
diesel	$5.61	$74.87	$149.74

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$53

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$78–$103

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 118.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $36 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	101.7	1	$35.61	$16.28
Efficient EV	84.8	0	$29.67	$13.56
EV Truck/SUV	135.6	1	$47.47	$21.70

Gas CO2

119 kg

EV CO2

40 kg (66% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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 data refreshed 16 hours ago

Origin

Joliet, IL

Morning in Joliet on Wednesday

Local time

9:42 AM

CDT

Current temp

82°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SSW 15 mph 27% chance Live forecast

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued April 14 at 4:05PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Tornado Watch

Tornado Watch issued April 14 at 2:35PM CDT until April 14 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Destination

Rosiclare, IL

Morning in Rosiclare on Wednesday

Local time

9:42 AM

CDT

Current temp

55°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

27 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

6h 46m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

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 Rosiclare, IL covers 339.1 miles and takes about 6h 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 57, East Main Street, Ken Gray Expressway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 169.6 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 $53.01 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 46m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 16 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.

On the drive from Joliet, IL to Rosiclare, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Benton along the way.

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