Day trip from Naperville to Joliet
Joliet lies 29 km (18 mi) south of Naperville, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 29 km (18 mi) apart, Joliet is a realistic day trip from Naperville: about 29 min each way by road.
| Naperville | Joliet | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 147,100 | 147,861 |
| Elevation | 217 m (712 ft) | 167 m (548 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Postal codes | 60540–60567 | 60431–60436 |
What to see in Joliet
| Sight | Visitors a year | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Joliet Public Library | 371,781 | 2017 |
The busiest is Joliet Public Library at 371,781 visitors in 2017. Figures are the latest each site has published, so they are not all for the same year.
Where to book tours and tickets in Joliet
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Staying in Joliet
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Common questions
How far is Joliet from Naperville?
29 km (18 mi) in a straight line, south of Naperville; by road roughly 36 km (22 mi).
How long does it take to get from Naperville to Joliet by road?
About 29 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Naperville and Joliet?
No, both are on America/Chicago at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.