Origin
Joliet, IL
Afternoon in Joliet on Sunday
Local time
12:28 PM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Joliet, IL to Romeoville, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
19m
Distance
9.4 mi
15 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 17m
★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 22m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 22m
8 PM
0h 18m
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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Romeoville, IL
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Trip Overview
This short 9.4-mile drive between Joliet and Romeoville, Illinois, is designed for a single day trip, taking approximately 19 minutes to complete. You'll navigate local streets, with Broadway Street, Independence Boulevard, and North Chicago Street being your main guides. With no highway driving involved, expect a straightforward, turn-heavy local experience. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $1, making it an economical option. Since the journey is so brief and entirely within the Midwest region of Illinois, it's perfect for a quick local excursion without the need for an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Broadway Street | 4.1 mi | 7m |
| Independence Boulevard | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| North Chicago Street | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Belmont Drive | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Ruby Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Jefferson Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Ottawa Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Kingston Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Broadway Street
— 4.1 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Joliet, IL and Romeoville, IL.
1
Start on this road
111 ft
·
10 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto US 6; IL 53
175 ft
·
12 sec
·
Ottawa Street
3
Turn left onto US 30
391 ft
·
18 sec
·
East Jefferson Street
4
Turn left onto North Chicago Street
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
North Chicago Street
5
Continue on IL 53
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Ruby Street
6
Turn right onto IL 53
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Broadway Street
7
Continue on IL 53
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Independence Boulevard
Use the left lane.
8
Turn left onto Belmont Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Belmont Drive
Use the left lane.
9
Turn left onto Kingston Drive
41 ft
·
1 sec
·
Kingston Drive
10
Arrive at destination
Kingston Drive
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 9.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 6; IL 53 / Ottawa Street
Turn right onto US 6; IL 53 / Ottawa Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 30 / East Jefferson Street
Turn left onto US 30 / East Jefferson Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North Chicago Street
Turn left onto North Chicago Street
Navigation decision point
5
8.9 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
Belmont Drive
Turn left onto Belmont Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
9.4 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
Kingston Drive
Turn left onto Kingston Drive
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.47 one way
$2.94 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.61 | $3.23 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.81 | $3.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.08 | $4.15 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.99 | $0.45 |
| Efficient EV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.82 | $0.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.32 | $0.60 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Romeoville, IL
Afternoon in Romeoville on Sunday
Local time
12:28 PM
CDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
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
18 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
19m 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?
This route is characterized as a turn-heavy local drive, with a 0% highway share. You'll spend most of your time on city streets, so be prepared for frequent turns and traffic signals. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 4.1 miles on Broadway Street. Given its local nature, expect the road to feel like a typical urban or suburban commute, with varying speed limits and the need to be attentive to your surroundings. This isn't a route for settling into a highway cruise; it's more about navigating through communities.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.1 mi on Broadway Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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 US 6; IL 53 / Ottawa Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 19m 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 (US 6; IL 53 / Ottawa Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 30 / East Jefferson Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (North Chicago 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
Arriving in Romeoville, IL
Full guide →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 19m. Total distance: 9.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
19m 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
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.1 miles on Broadway Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: near the start (US 6; IL 53 / Ottawa Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 30 / East Jefferson Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (North Chicago Street): Navigation decision point.
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 Romeoville, 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.
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