Origin
Joliet, IL
Morning in Joliet on Tuesday
Local time
9:23 AM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Joliet, IL to Villa Grove, 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
2h 55m
Distance
134.4 mi
216 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 44m
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6 AM
2h 56m
8 AM
3h 18m
10 AM
3h 3m
12 PM
3h 1m
3 PM
3h 5m
5 PM
3h 17m
8 PM
2h 49m
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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Villa Grove, IL
Toni Seyfert
Trip Overview
Joliet to Villa Grove is 134.4 miles and takes about 2h 55m via I 57, with a fuel budget near $21 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Illinois, moving from the Midwest's more populated northern areas down into the state's central region. The route is primarily highway, making it a straightforward drive for a single day. Expect a relatively quick transit with minimal complexity, suitable for those prioritizing efficiency. It's a good option if you need to get from point A to point B without much fuss.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
67.2 miles from Joliet, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 26m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 57 | 77.5 mi | 1h 23m |
| County Road 1600 East | 13.6 mi | 23m |
| South La Grange Road | 10.1 mi | 13m |
| Manhattan Road | 5.3 mi | 8m |
| I 74 | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| Market Street | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| South Cedar Road | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| West North Street | 2.3 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
I 57
— 77.5 mi, about 1h 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Joliet, IL and Villa Grove, IL.
1
Start on this road
111 ft
·
10 sec
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this road
2
Turn right onto US 6; IL 53
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
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Ottawa Street
3
Continue on US 6; IL 53
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
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Ottawa Street
4
Continue on US 6; IL 53
1.0 mi
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2 min
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Chicago Street
5
Turn left onto US 52
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
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Doris Avenue
6
Turn right onto US 52
0.3 mi
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36 sec
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Gardner Street
7
Continue on US 52
2.2 mi
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3 min
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Manhattan Road
8
Continue on US 52
3.1 mi
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4 min
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Manhattan Road
9
Continue on US 52
2.3 mi
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3 min
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West North Street
10
Continue on US 52
1.9 mi
·
3 min
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South State Street
11
Continue on US 52
1.2 mi
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1 min
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US Route 52
12
Continue on US 52
3.1 mi
·
4 min
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South Cedar Road
13
Continue on US 52
1.9 mi
·
2 min
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West Arsenal Road
14
Continue on US 52
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
West Joliet Road
15
Turn right onto US 45; US 52
10 mi
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13 min
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South La Grange Road
16
Turn left onto Bourbonnais Parkway
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
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Bourbonnais Parkway
17
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Toward I-57 South: Kankakee
18
Merge onto I 57
78 mi
·
1 hr 23 min
·
I 57
19
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 240
Toward Market Street
20
Turn left
96 ft
·
5 sec
21
Turn left onto Market Street
3.2 mi
·
4 min
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Market Street
22
Turn right onto East Marketview Drive
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
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East Marketview Drive
23
Turn left onto North Neil Street
0.3 mi
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41 sec
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North Neil Street
24
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
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34 sec
25
Merge onto I 74
3.5 mi
·
4 min
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I 74
26
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 185
Toward IL 130: University Avenue
27
Continue on IL 130
0.4 mi
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46 sec
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IL 130
28
Turn left onto US 150; IL 130
1.2 mi
·
2 min
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East University Avenue
29
Turn right onto IL 130
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
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North High Cross Road
Use the right lane.
30
Continue on IL 130
0.9 mi
·
1 min
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South High Cross Road
Use the straight lane.
31
Continue on IL 130
5.6 mi
·
9 min
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County Road 1600 East
32
Continue on IL 130
1.1 mi
·
1 min
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North Lincoln Street
33
Continue on IL 130
8.1 mi
·
14 min
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County Road 1600 East
34
Continue on IL 130
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
North Sycamore Street
35
Turn right onto East Adams Street
496 ft
·
27 sec
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East Adams Street
36
Turn left
68 ft
·
5 sec
37
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the short 2h 55m duration, you can easily complete this trip in one day. Leaving in the morning allows ample time to arrive and settle in before evening. The $21 fuel estimate is based on the 134.4 miles, so plan accordingly. While there's only one recommended stop, the relatively short distance means you can be flexible with breaks. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the longer 77.5-mile stretch on I 57, as services can be spaced out on interstates.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 67.2 miles from Joliet, IL, or about 1h 26m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 77.5 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 30 miles or 46m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 67.2 miles or 1h 26m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 14m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Villa Grove, IL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Joliet, IL so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 134.4 miles and 2h 55m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 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 77.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
67 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 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 67.2 miles from Joliet, 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 77.5 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 195 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 116.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 6; IL 53 / Ottawa Street
Turn right onto US 6; IL 53 / Ottawa Street
Navigation decision point
5
107.2 mi into trip
|
~2h 9m in
Take the exit toward Market Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 240
Toward Market Street
5
110.9 mi into trip
|
~2h 15m in
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North Neil Street
Turn left onto North Neil Street
Navigation decision point
5
115 mi into trip
|
~2h 20m in
Take the exit toward IL 130: University Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 185
Toward IL 130: University Avenue
5
116.9 mi into trip
|
~2h 24m in
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IL 130 / North High Cross Road
Turn right onto IL 130 / North High Cross Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$21.01 one way
$42.02 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
47 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $23.07 | $46.14 |
| premium | $4.89 | $25.86 | $51.73 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $29.67 | $59.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 47 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 40.3 | 0 | $14.11 | $6.45 |
| Efficient EV | 33.6 | 0 | $11.76 | $5.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 53.8 | 0 | $18.82 | $8.60 |
Gas CO2
47 kg
EV CO2
16 kg (66% 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
Villa Grove, IL
Morning in Villa Grove on Tuesday
Local time
9:23 AM
CDT
Current temp
51°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
14 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
2h 55m 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?
About 62% of this 134.4-mile drive is on highways, with the longest uninterrupted stretch being 77.5 miles on I 57. The transition from highway to surface roads occurs as you approach your destination. You'll notice a change in traffic density and exit frequency as you move from the interstate to County Road 1600 East and South La Grange Road. This shift signifies a move from faster-paced travel to more local roads.
62% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
37 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 77.5 mi on I 57.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 57 and County Road 1600 East. 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
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 55m drive. You will face about 19 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 107.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 110.9 miles (North Neil 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
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 2h 55m. Total distance: 134.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (62%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 77.5 miles on I 57. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 6; IL 53 / Ottawa Street): Navigation decision point; at 107.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 110.9 miles (North Neil Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Villa Grove, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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