Arlington Heights to Joliet: Road Trip Guide & Distance

39.3 miles 63.2 km · straight line
51.1 miles estimated 82.2 km · driving distance
1h 2min estimated drive time
$5 - $6 estimated fuel cost
~35min flight time · usually no direct flights
188° S bearing direction

How far is Arlington Heights from Joliet?

The distance from Arlington Heights to Joliet is 39.3 miles (63.2 km) as the crow flies. Joliet is located S of Arlington Heights. By car, the driving distance is approximately 51.1 miles, taking about 1h 2min. A direct flight would take roughly 35min. Both are located in United States.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Arlington Heights and Joliet. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Arlington Heights to Joliet

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 2min $5 - $6 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 14min $4–$8* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Arlington Heights & Joliet

Quick Facts

Arlington Heights
42.09°N, 87.98°W
America/Chicago
214m elevation
Joliet
41.53°N, 88.08°W
America/Chicago
165m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 13 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 3 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 634.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients