Origin
Yorkville, IL
Evening in Yorkville on Friday
Local time
8:27 PM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Yorkville, IL to Joliet, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
42m
Distance
22.6 mi
36 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 39m
★
6 AM
0h 42m
8 AM
0h 49m
10 AM
0h 45m
12 PM
0h 44m
3 PM
0h 45m
5 PM
0h 49m
8 PM
0h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Yorkville, IL
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Joliet, IL
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transition between Yorkville and Joliet, this 22.6-mile drive is a straightforward local excursion that takes roughly 42 minutes to complete. Because the route is entirely local, you won't be dealing with high-speed highway traffic, making it a manageable trip to tackle in a single day. You can expect to spend approximately $3 on fuel for the entire journey, keeping your travel costs quite low. Navigating through the heart of the Midwest, you will rely on East Schoolhouse Road, Plainfield Road, and West Lockport Road to reach your destination. It is a practical, no-frills route that serves as a functional link between these two Illinois communities. Given the short duration, there is no need to plan for overnight stays or complex logistics.
About the Cities
Arriving 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 42m. Total distance: 22.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy experience behind the wheel, as this route contains zero highway miles and focuses entirely on local roads. The character of the drive is defined by consistent navigation rather than long, monotonous stretches of pavement. Your longest uninterrupted segment is a 7.5-mile stretch along East Schoolhouse Road, which offers the most steady driving conditions of the trip. Because you are avoiding major highways, the pace remains measured and requires your full attention at various intersections. This is a classic local transit path that rewards drivers who prefer steady, surface-level roads over the fast-paced environment of an interstate.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Schoolhouse Road is the longest continuous segment at about 7.5 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
718 ft
600 ft
Total Climb
163 ft
Total Descent
129 ft
Highest Point
718 ft
~1.9 mi in
Elevation Range
117 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South Bridge 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 42m drive. You will face about 6 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 (South Bridge Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.4 miles (East Schoolhouse Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 13.8 miles (US 30; IL 59; US 66 Hist / North Division Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
South Bridge Street
Depart onto South Bridge Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
East Schoolhouse Road
Turn left onto East Schoolhouse Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
3
13.8 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
US 30; IL 59; US 66 Hist / North Division Street
Turn right onto US 30; IL 59; US 66 Hist / North Division Street
Navigation decision point
4
14 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
US 30 / North Joliet Road
Turn left onto US 30 / North Joliet Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
22.5 mi into trip
|
~41m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Schoolhouse Road | 7.5 mi | 11m |
| Plainfield Road | 5.2 mi | 11m |
| West Lockport Road | 4.9 mi | 7m |
| North Joliet Road | 2.5 mi | 5m |
| West Lockport Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| North Center Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| South Bridge Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| West Jefferson Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
East Schoolhouse Road
— 7.5 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yorkville, IL and Joliet, IL.
1
Start on South Bridge Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South Bridge Street
Use the left lane.
2
Turn left onto East Schoolhouse Road
7.5 mi
·
11 min
·
East Schoolhouse Road
Use the left lane.
3
Continue on West Lockport Road
4.9 mi
·
7 min
·
West Lockport Road
4
Continue on West Lockport Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West Lockport Street
Use the left lane.
5
Turn right onto US 30; IL 59; US 66 Hist
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
North Division Street
6
Turn left onto US 30
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
North Joliet Road
Use the left lane.
7
Continue on US 30
5.2 mi
·
11 min
·
Plainfield Road
8
Continue on US 30
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Center Street
9
Turn left onto US 30
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West Jefferson Street
10
Turn left onto Joliet Street
174 ft
·
6 sec
·
Joliet Street
11
Turn right
272 ft
·
19 sec
12
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.53 one way
$7.07 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.88 | $7.76 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.35 | $8.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.99 | $9.98 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.37 | $1.08 |
| Efficient EV | 5.7 | 0 | $1.98 | $0.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9 | 0 | $3.16 | $1.45 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Joliet, IL
Evening in Joliet on Friday
Local time
8:27 PM
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
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
14 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
42m 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 Yorkville, IL to Joliet, IL covers 22.6 miles and takes about 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Schoolhouse Road, Plainfield Road, West Lockport Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.3 miles from Yorkville, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.53 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 42m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South Bridge Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.4 miles (East Schoolhouse Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 13.8 miles (US 30; IL 59; US 66 Hist / North Division Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Yorkville, IL to Joliet, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 600 ft to 718 ft elevation with about 163 ft of total climbing.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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