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Trip from North Aurora, IL to Joliet, IL

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

50m

Distance

26.1 mi

42 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 13 min
4 AM
0h 46m ★
6 AM
0h 50m
8 AM
0h 59m
10 AM
0h 53m
12 PM
0h 53m
3 PM
0h 54m
5 PM
0h 58m
8 PM
0h 48m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown North Aurora, IL, IL

North Aurora, IL

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city in Illinois, United States

Joliet, IL

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Trip Overview

If you are looking to travel between North Aurora and Joliet, this 37-mile drive is a straightforward local trip that typically takes about 46 minutes. Because of the manageable distance, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about overnight arrangements. You can expect to spend approximately $5 on fuel, making it a budget-friendly option for your schedule. Both locations are situated in the Midwest, keeping the drive consistent with the regional terrain you are likely accustomed to. Since there are no planned stops, you can plan for a direct transit between these two Illinois cities. It is a practical choice for those needing a reliable connection without the complexity of a long-haul journey.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Lincoln Highway 7.4 mi 11m
Plainfield Road 5.2 mi 11m
Hill Avenue 2.5 mi 4m
North Joliet Road 2.5 mi 5m
Aurora Avenue 1.8 mi 3m
North Division Street 1.2 mi 2m
East New York Street 1.1 mi 1m
North Broadway 1.1 mi 2m
Longest stretch: Lincoln Highway — 7.4 mi, about 11m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Aurora, IL and Joliet, IL.

1

Start on West State Street

0.3 mi · 55 sec · West State Street
2

At end of road, turn left onto IL 56

480 ft · 10 sec · North Grant Street
3

Turn right

138 ft · 5 sec
4

Turn slight right onto IL 25

0.8 mi · 1 min · North River Road
5

Continue on IL 25

1.8 mi · 3 min · Aurora Avenue
6

Continue on IL 25

1.1 mi · 2 min · North Broadway
7

Turn left onto East New York Street

1.1 mi · 1 min · East New York Street
Use the left lane.
8

Turn slight right

175 ft · 8 sec
9

Turn slight right onto North Ohio Street

0.1 mi · 17 sec · North Ohio Street
10

Turn left onto East Galena Boulevard

0.1 mi · 17 sec · East Galena Boulevard
11

Continue on Hill Avenue

2.5 mi · 4 min · Hill Avenue
Use the left lane.
12

Turn straight onto US 30

7.4 mi · 11 min · Lincoln Highway
Use the left lane.
13

Turn left onto US 30

1.0 mi · 1 min · 143rd Street
Use the left lane.
14

Turn right onto US 30; IL 59

1.2 mi · 2 min · North Division Street
Use the right lane.
15

Turn left onto US 30

2.5 mi · 5 min · North Joliet Road
Use the left lane.
16

Continue on US 30

5.2 mi · 11 min · Plainfield Road
17

Continue on US 30

0.4 mi · 1 min · North Center Street
18

Turn left onto US 30

0.4 mi · 1 min · West Jefferson Street
19

Turn left onto Joliet Street

174 ft · 6 sec · Joliet Street
20

Turn right

272 ft · 19 sec
21

Arrive at destination

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 10

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 16.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0.3 mi into trip | ~0m in | IL 56 / North Grant Street

At end of road, turn left onto IL 56 / North Grant Street

Navigation decision point

4
0.4 mi into trip | ~1m in

Turn right

Navigation decision point

6
4 mi into trip | ~8m in | East New York Street

Turn left onto East New York Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
15.3 mi into trip | ~26m in | US 30 / 143rd Street

Turn left onto US 30 / 143rd Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
6
16.3 mi into trip | ~28m 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

$4.08 one way

$8.16 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 9 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $4.48 $8.96
premium $4.89 $5.02 $10.05
diesel $5.61 $5.76 $11.53

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 9.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 7.8 0 $2.74 $1.25
Efficient EV 6.5 0 $2.28 $1.04
EV Truck/SUV 10.4 0 $3.65 $1.67

Gas CO2

9 kg

EV CO2

3 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.

Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026

Origin

North Aurora, IL

Late night in North Aurora on Tuesday

Local time

3:11 AM

CDT

Current temp

45°F

Mostly Cloudy

S 10 to 15 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 20 at 4:39PM CDT until April 29 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 20 at 4:38PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Destination

Joliet, IL

Late night in Joliet on Tuesday

Local time

3:11 AM

CDT

Current temp

46°F

Partly Cloudy

S 10 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 20 at 4:39PM CDT until April 29 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 20 at 4:38PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

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 warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

50m 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 experience. You will navigate via North Grant Street, North River Road, and Aurora Avenue, with a highway share of 0%. Because the path relies entirely on local roads, you should prepare for a consistent series of turns rather than long, monotonous stretches. In fact, there is no significant highway cruising involved, as the longest uninterrupted stretch on North Grant Street is 0 miles. This character makes the drive feel more like an urban or suburban commute where your attention will be required on the road layout throughout the journey.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
21 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 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near IL 56 / North Grant Street.

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 26.1 miles you will encounter 10 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 0.3 miles (IL 56 / North Grant Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 4 miles (East New York Street): 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 50m. Total distance: 26.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

50m 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.

Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.

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 0.3 miles (IL 56 / North Grant Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 4 miles (East New York Street): 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.

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