How far is Ramsey, IL from Joliet, IL?
The driving distance from Ramsey, IL to Joliet, IL is about 198.1 miles (318.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 173.1 miles (278.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The second most populous city in McLean County, Illinois.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ramsey and Joliet.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ramsey and Joliet.
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Start on East Front Street
33 m · 13 sec · East Front Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
59 m · 14 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left onto South Superior Street
14.6 mi · 17 min · South Superior Street
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Continue on County Road 2400 East
2 mi · 3 min · County Road 2400 East
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Continue on Fair Avenue
3070 ft · 2 min · Fair Avenue
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Continue on South Poplar Street
2138 ft · 32 sec · South Poplar Street
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Turn right onto East 1st Street
2150 ft · 1 min · East 1st Street
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Turn left onto Cedar Street
116 m · 5 sec · Cedar Street
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Turn right onto Jackson Street
2709 ft · 2 min · Jackson Street
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Continue on North 2600 East Road
1.6 km · 2 min · North 2600 East Road
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Turn left
28.7 mi · 33 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Decatur
2582 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Decatur
44 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight onto South Business Route 51
2.6 mi · 4 min · South Business Route 51
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Continue on South Main Street
769 ft · 19 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on South Franklin Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · South Franklin Street
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Continue on North Water Street
27.4 mi · 37 min · North Water Street
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Continue on North 1450 East Road
14.7 mi · 18 min · North 1450 East Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 74 West, US 51 North: Peoria, Rockford
95.2 mi · 1 hr 43 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Indiana
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
5.1 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Center Street
1.3 km · 2 min
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Continue on South Center Street
1401 ft · 38 sec · South Center Street
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Continue on Hickory Street
1164 ft · 36 sec · Hickory Street
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Turn right onto West Jefferson Street
1572 ft · 52 sec · West Jefferson Street
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Turn left onto Joliet Street
53 m · 7 sec · Joliet Street
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Turn right
83 m · 20 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ramsey and Joliet.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 74 West
Take the exit slight right toward I 74 West, US 51 North: Peoria, Rockford
95.2 mi · 01h 43m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Ramsey and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Joliet.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ramsey to Joliet?
The road trip is about 198.1 miles (318.8 km) and usually takes 03h 57m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Bloomington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99.1 miles from Ramsey and 99 miles from Joliet.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 173.1 miles (278.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 25 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:04 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.36 one way or $52.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Ramsey and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Joliet.
Stop Ideas Near Bloomington
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall - Town of Normal
City of Bloomington, Illinois
Bloomington Finance Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bloomington.
Uptown Station
Lincoln
Pontiac station
Peoria, Illinois
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ramsey and Joliet. Straight-line distance: 173.13 mi (278.62 km).
#1 Ramsey
Village in Illinois, United States
| Population | 1,003 |
| Coordinates | 39.1444900, -89.1086800 |
| Altitude | 186 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Joliet
The second most populous city in Will County, Illinois.
| Population | 85,583 |
| Coordinates | 41.5251900, -88.0834000 |
| Altitude | 165 |
| Country | United States |
End: Joliet (-88.0834, 41.52519)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 319 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 28m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $26.36 | $52.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $29.73 | $59.46 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $32.53 | $65.06 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $37.07 | $74.15 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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