How far is Sterling, IL from Joliet, IL?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Sterling and Joliet is 85.22 miles (137.15 km).

Flight distance from Sterling, IL to Joliet, IL is 85.22 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 14 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 12 minutes to travel from Sterling to Joliet with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Sterling, Illinois to Joliet, Illinois is: 116.83 miles (188.01 km) by car.

Driving from Sterling to Joliet will take approximately 01 hours 56 minutes.

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#1 Sterling

City in Whiteside County, Illinois, United States

Population 14313
GPS Coordinates 41°47'19"N 89°41'46"W
Latitude 41.7886400
Longitude -89.6962200
Altitude 201
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 Sterling and Joliet

The distance between Sterling and Joliet is 188 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 05 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 Sterling and Joliet. The current time is 18:33:15.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 03 hours 53 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 02 hours 55 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 02 hours 20 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 01 hours 56 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 01 hours 40 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 01 hours 33 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 01 hours 27 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 15.6 liters (4.12 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Sterling and Joliet.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Sterling to Joliet is $14.87 (diesel $17.73).

Illinois gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.61 $4.11 $4.55 $4.3
Total $14.87 $16.95 $18.76 $17.73

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 December 23, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Sterling 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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