How far is Annawan, IL from Joliet, IL?

The driving distance from Annawan, IL to Joliet, IL is about 100.5 miles (161.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 94.7 miles (152.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
100.53 mi
01h 51m
Flight
94.71 mi
152.42 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
94.71 mi
Kilometers
152.42 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
100.53 mi
Kilometers
161.79 km
Drive Time
01h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Joliet
Thu, Apr 23, 12:41 AM CDT
Return by in Annawan
Thu, Apr 23, 2:32 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Annawan
2026-04-22T22:49
Arrive Joliet
Thu, Apr 23, 12:41 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:46 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Annawan
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Utica
IL

Village also known as Utica, in LaSalle County, Illinois

From Annawan
50.1 mi
00h 55m
To Joliet
50.4 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
77°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Annawan and Joliet.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Annawan and Joliet.

  1. 1

    Start on North Canal Street

    2054 ft · 44 sec · North Canal Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp right

    1310 ft · 32 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    98.2 mi · 1 hr 46 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward Center Street

    1.3 km · 2 min

  5. 5

    Continue on South Center Street

    1401 ft · 38 sec · South Center Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Hickory Street

    1164 ft · 36 sec · Hickory Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto West Jefferson Street

    1572 ft · 52 sec · West Jefferson Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Joliet Street

    53 m · 7 sec · Joliet Street

  9. 9

    Turn right

    83 m · 20 sec

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Annawan and Joliet.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
10 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Canal Street
98.9 mi · 98%
Center Street
0.8 mi · 1%
West Jefferson Street
0.3 mi
South Center Street
0.27 mi
Hickory Street
0.22 mi
Joliet Street
0.03 mi
Longest Stretch

North Canal Street

Merge slight left

98.2 mi · 01h 46m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.8 mi
94.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Utica
00h 55m from Annawan
Leave By
2:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Annawan and Sunny near Joliet.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Annawan to Joliet?

The road trip is about 100.5 miles (161.8 km) and usually takes 01h 51m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Utica is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.1 miles from Annawan and 50.4 miles from Joliet.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 94.7 miles (152.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.39 one way or $26.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Annawan and Sunny near Joliet.

Stop Ideas Near Utica

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Utica, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Utica.

RAIL

Mendota station

25 mi away
783 Main Street
RAIL

Princeton

38 mi away
107 Bicentennial Dr.
RAIL

Plano

53 mi away
101 West Main Street
RAIL

Dwight station

56 mi away
119 West Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Annawan and Joliet. Straight-line distance: 94.71 mi (152.42 km).

Annawan

#1 Annawan

Township in Henry County, Illinois

Population1,056
Coordinates41.3972600, -89.9045500
Altitude192
CountryUnited States
Joliet

#2 Joliet

The second most populous city in Will County, Illinois.

Population85,583
Coordinates41.5251900, -88.0834000
Altitude165
CountryUnited States
Start: Annawan (-89.90455, 41.39726)
End: Joliet (-88.0834, 41.52519)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 162 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.55 gal
13.43 L · about $13.39
Round trip
$26.77
7.1 gal · 26.86 L
Estimated CO2
31.5 kg one way
Round trip: 63.1 kg / 139 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.39 $26.77
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.10 $30.20
Premium $4.65 $16.52 $33.04
Diesel $5.30 $18.83 $37.66

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Illinois · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Annawan and Joliet. The current time is 22:49:13.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.