How far is Rock Island, IL from Joliet, IL?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Rock Island and Joliet is 129.09 miles (207.76 km).

Flight distance from Rock Island, IL to Joliet, IL is 129.09 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 17 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 15 minutes to travel from Rock Island to Joliet with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Rock Island, Illinois to Joliet, Illinois is: 143.94 miles (231.64 km) by car.

Driving from Rock Island to Joliet will take approximately 02 hours 12 minutes.

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#1 Rock Island

City in Illinois

Population 36870
GPS Coordinates 41°30'34"N 90°34'44"W
Latitude 41.5094800
Longitude -90.5787500
Altitude 171
Country United States
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#2 Joliet

The second most populous city in Will County, Illinois. It is located on the Des Plaines River in northeastern Illinois. Joliet is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Joliet Correctional Center and the Joliet Area Historical Museum.

Population 85583
GPS Coordinates 41°31'31"N 88°5'0"W
Latitude 41.5251900
Longitude -88.0834000
Altitude 165
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Rock Island and Joliet

The distance between Rock Island and Joliet is 232 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 34 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Rock Island and Joliet. The current time is 00:38:52.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 04 hours 47 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 03 hours 35 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 02 hours 52 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 02 hours 23 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 02 hours 03 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 01 hours 55 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 01 hours 47 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 19.23 liters (5.08 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Rock Island and Joliet.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Rock Island to Joliet is $18.32 (diesel $21.84).

Illinois gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.61 $4.11 $4.55 $4.3
Total $18.32 $20.89 $23.11 $21.84

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in Illinois ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.607 (Diesel $4.300) /gallon. Last changed prices on November 24, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Rock Island and Joliet (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

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