Origin
Boulder Hill, IL
Late night in Boulder Hill on Tuesday
Local time
5:41 AM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Boulder Hill, IL to Joliet, IL
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
43m
Distance
22 mi
35 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 39m
★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Boulder Hill, IL
Hậu Mai
Joliet, IL
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion through the Illinois Midwest, the 22-mile drive from Boulder Hill to Joliet is a straightforward option that typically takes about 43 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a one-day trip, as the short duration eliminates the need for an overnight stay. You will navigate primarily via the Lincoln Highway, Plainfield Road, and US 30. Budgeting roughly $3 for fuel makes this a very economical transit between these two locations. Whether you are commuting or just exploring the local area, the brevity of the trip offers great flexibility for your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Highway | 7.4 mi | 11m |
| Plainfield Road | 5.2 mi | 11m |
| US 30 | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| North Joliet Road | 2.5 mi | 5m |
| North Division Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| 143rd Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| North Center Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Ogden Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Lincoln Highway
— 7.4 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Boulder Hill, IL and Joliet, IL.
1
Start on Circle Drive East
0.2 mi
·
57 sec
·
Circle Drive East
2
Turn right onto Greenbriar Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Greenbriar Road
3
Turn left onto Fernwood Road
301 ft
·
15 sec
·
Fernwood Road
4
Turn right onto Briarcliff Road
270 ft
·
16 sec
·
Briarcliff Road
5
Turn right onto US 30
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
US 30
Use the left lane.
6
Turn left onto US 34
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
Ogden Avenue
Use the left lane.
7
Turn right onto Hill Avenue
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Hill Avenue
Use the right lane.
8
Turn straight onto US 30
7.4 mi
·
11 min
·
Lincoln Highway
Use the left lane.
9
Turn left onto US 30
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
143rd Street
Use the left lane.
10
Turn right onto US 30; IL 59
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
North Division Street
Use the right lane.
11
Turn left onto US 30
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
North Joliet Road
Use the left lane.
12
Continue on US 30
5.2 mi
·
11 min
·
Plainfield Road
13
Continue on US 30
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Center Street
14
Turn left onto US 30
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West Jefferson Street
15
Turn left onto Joliet Street
174 ft
·
6 sec
·
Joliet Street
16
Turn right
272 ft
·
19 sec
17
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 12.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.5 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Fernwood Road
Turn left onto Fernwood Road
Navigation decision point
5
0.6 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Briarcliff Road
Turn right onto Briarcliff Road
Navigation decision point
6
0.7 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 30
Turn right onto US 30
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
3.7 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
Hill Avenue
Turn right onto Hill Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
12.2 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
US 30; IL 59 / North Division Street
Turn right onto US 30; IL 59 / North Division Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.44 one way
$6.88 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.78 | $7.55 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.23 | $8.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.86 | $9.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.7 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 | 6.6 | 0 | $2.31 | $1.06 |
| Efficient EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.92 | $0.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.08 | $1.41 |
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
Late night in Joliet on Tuesday
Local time
5:41 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
SSW 15 mph
60% chance
Live forecast
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
1 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
43m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate haul on this 22-mile journey. While about 12 miles of your trip will be spent on highways, the personality of the road is defined by its frequent transitions. You will find your longest uninterrupted stretch on the Lincoln Highway, covering 7.4 miles before the road conditions shift. Because the route relies on a mix of local roads, you should stay alert for changing traffic patterns. It is an engaging, hands-on driving experience that requires more attention than a standard straight-shot highway commute.
Only 12% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.4 mi on Lincoln Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near Fernwood Road.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 22 miles you will encounter 12 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 0.5 miles (Fernwood Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (Briarcliff Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (US 30): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving 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 43m. Total distance: 22 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.4 miles on Lincoln Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Joliet, IL before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (Fernwood Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (Briarcliff Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (US 30): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Pullman National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Joliet, IL before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
Was this helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore More
Continue From Joliet, IL
More from Boulder Hill, IL
More trips to Joliet, IL
Explore more options from Boulder Hill, IL or browse trips ending in Joliet, IL.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse IL road trips.