Origin
Rosiclare, IL
Late night in Rosiclare on Friday
Local time
3:53 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Rosiclare, IL to Joliet, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
6h 46m
Distance
339.2 mi
546 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$53
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
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.
Rosiclare, IL
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Joliet, IL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Rosiclare, IL to Joliet, IL covers 339.2 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, Ken Gray Expressway, North Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 154.9 miles on I 57. At current regular gas prices, budget about $53.03 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 Rosiclare, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 30m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 46m. Total distance: 339.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 46m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 6h 46m highway drive covering 339.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 57 and Ken Gray Expressway. The longest continuous stretch is about 154.9 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 34 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 154.9 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
733 ft
351 ft
Total Climb
472 ft
Total Descent
283 ft
Highest Point
733 ft
~242.3 mi in
Elevation Range
381 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 57 and Ken Gray Expressway. You will hit about 20 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 61.9 miles in near IL 14 / West Main Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 339.2 miles you will encounter 20 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 61.9 miles (IL 14 / West Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 86.8 miles (I 57 / Ken Gray Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 154.3 miles (I 57): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 20 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
61.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 33m in
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IL 14 / West Main Street
Enter roundabout onto IL 14 / West Main Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
86.8 mi into trip
|
~2h 1m in
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I 57 / Ken Gray Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 57 / Ken Gray Expressway toward I 57 North: Chicago
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 57 North: Chicago
5
154.3 mi into trip
|
~3h 13m in
|
I 57
Keep slight left at fork onto I 57 toward I 57 North: Chicago
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 57 North: Chicago
5
309.2 mi into trip
|
~5h 59m in
Take the exit toward Bourbonnais Parkway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 318
Toward Bourbonnais Parkway
5
339.1 mi into trip
|
~6h 46m in
|
Joliet Street
Turn right onto Joliet Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 57 | 154.9 mi | 2h 45m |
| Ken Gray Expressway | 91.4 mi | 1h 38m |
| North Main Street | 31.6 mi | 47m |
| IL 34 | 24.9 mi | 37m |
| US 45 | 10.1 mi | 13m |
| Manhattan Road | 5.3 mi | 8m |
| West Joliet Road | 4.4 mi | 6m |
| Il 146 | 3.5 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
I 57
— 154.9 mi, about 2h 45m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rosiclare, IL and Joliet, IL.
1
Start on Hopkinton Street
23 ft
·
0 sec
·
Hopkinton Street
2
Turn right onto IL 34
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
IL 34
3
Turn left onto IL 34; IL 146
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
IL 34; IL 146
4
Turn right onto IL 34
17 mi
·
24 min
·
IL 34
5
Continue on IL 34; IL 145
5.9 mi
·
9 min
·
IL 34; IL 145
6
At end of road, turn right onto US 45; IL 34
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
South Commercial Street
7
Turn left onto IL 13; IL 34
0.6 mi
·
51 sec
·
IL 13; IL 34
8
Take the exit
174 ft
·
4 sec
9
Turn slight right onto IL 34
32 mi
·
47 min
·
North Main Street
10
Enter roundabout onto IL 14
408 ft
·
9 sec
·
West Main Street
11
Continue on IL 14
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
·
West Main Street
12
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
13
Merge onto I 57
24 mi
·
26 min
·
Ken Gray Expressway
14
Keep slight right at fork onto I 57
67 mi
·
1 hr 12 min
·
Ken Gray Expressway
Toward I 57 North: Chicago
15
Keep slight left at fork onto I 57
155 mi
·
2 hr 45 min
·
I 57
Toward I 57 North: Chicago
16
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 318
Toward Bourbonnais Parkway
17
Turn left onto Bourbonnais Parkway
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Bourbonnais Parkway
18
Turn right onto US 45; US 52
10 mi
·
13 min
·
US 45; US 52
19
Turn left onto US 52
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
West Joliet Road
20
Continue on US 52
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
West Arsenal Road
21
Continue on US 52
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
West Joliet Road
22
Continue on US 52
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
US Route 52
23
Continue on US 52
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
South State Street
24
Continue on US 52
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
West North Street
25
Continue on US 52
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Manhattan Road
26
Turn left onto US 52
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Manhattan Road
27
Continue on US 52
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Gardner Street
28
Turn left onto US 52
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Doris Avenue
29
Turn right onto US 52; IL 53
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
South Chicago Street
30
Keep slight right at fork onto US 6; IL 53
272 ft
·
12 sec
·
Chicago Street
31
Turn left onto West Washington Street
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
West Washington Street
32
Turn right onto Joliet Street
520 ft
·
18 sec
·
Joliet Street
33
Turn right
272 ft
·
19 sec
34
Arrive at destination
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 Rosiclare, IL, or about 3h 30m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 154.9 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 75 miles or 1h 48m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 169.6 miles or 3h 30m 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 27m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Joliet, IL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Rosiclare, 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 Rosiclare, IL
This is one driving day of about 339.2 miles and 6h 46m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 75 miles from Rosiclare, 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 154.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 169.6 mi from Rosiclare, IL · 3h 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 75 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 169.6 miles from Rosiclare, 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 154.9 miles.
Arriving in Joliet, IL
The final approach into Joliet, 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 Joliet, 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
$53.03 one way
$106.06 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
119 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $58.22 | $116.45 |
| premium | $4.89 | $65.28 | $130.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $74.89 | $149.78 |
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: 118.7 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 | 101.8 | 1 | $35.62 | $16.28 |
| Efficient EV | 84.8 | 0 | $29.68 | $13.57 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 135.7 | 1 | $47.49 | $21.71 |
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.
Destination
Joliet, IL
Late night in Joliet on Friday
Local time
3:53 AM
CDT
Current temp
69°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
10 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 Rosiclare, IL to Joliet, IL covers 339.2 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, Ken Gray Expressway, North Main Street. 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 Rosiclare, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $53.03 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 339.2 miles you will encounter 20 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 61.9 miles (IL 14 / West Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 86.8 miles (I 57 / Ken Gray Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 154.3 miles (I 57): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Rosiclare, IL to Joliet, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Elevation is sampled from USGS 3DEP. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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