How far is Bement, IL from Joliet, IL?

The driving distance from Bement, IL to Joliet, IL is about 138.8 miles (223.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 113.7 miles (183 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 37m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
138.77 mi
02h 48m
Flight
113.69 mi
182.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
113.69 mi
Kilometers
182.96 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
138.77 mi
Kilometers
223.33 km
Drive Time
02h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Joliet
Thu, Apr 23, 4:12 AM CDT
Return by in Bement
Thu, Apr 23, 7:01 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bement
2026-04-23T01:23
Arrive Joliet
Thu, Apr 23, 4:12 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:49 AM to 12:49 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bement
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
Onarga
IL

Village in Iroquois County, Illinois, United States of America

From Bement
69.4 mi
01h 24m
To Joliet
69.3 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 23 mph S
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Macon Street

    6.1 mi · 8 min · Macon Street

  2. 2

    Continue on South Market Street

    3.2 mi · 6 min · South Market Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight toward I-72 East: Champaign

    2570 ft · 55 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    15.4 mi · 17 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 57 North: Chicago

    1520 ft · 43 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    83.2 mi · 1 hr 29 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Bourbonnais Parkway

    2050 ft · 42 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Bourbonnais Parkway

    3273 ft · 1 min · Bourbonnais Parkway

  9. 9

    Turn right

    10.1 mi · 14 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West Joliet Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West Joliet Road

  11. 11

    Continue on West Arsenal Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · West Arsenal Road

  12. 12

    Continue on West Joliet Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · West Joliet Road

  13. 13

    Continue on US Route 52

    1.2 mi · 2 min · US Route 52

  14. 14

    Continue on South State Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · South State Street

  15. 15

    Continue on West North Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · West North Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Manhattan Road

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Manhattan Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Manhattan Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Manhattan Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Gardner Street

    1482 ft · 43 sec · Gardner Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Doris Avenue

    686 ft · 16 sec · Doris Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto South Chicago Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · South Chicago Street

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on Chicago Street

    83 m · 13 sec · Chicago Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto West Washington Street

    771 ft · 25 sec · West Washington Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Joliet Street

    158 m · 18 sec · Joliet Street

  24. 24

    Turn right

    83 m · 20 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
25 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 57 North
83.5 mi · 60%
I-72 East
15.9 mi · 11%
Macon Street
6.1 mi · 4%
Manhattan Road
5.29 mi · 4%
West Joliet Road
4.38 mi · 3%
South Market Street
3.2 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 57 North

Merge slight left

83.2 mi · 01h 29m

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
02h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.1 mi
113.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Onarga
01h 24m from Bement
Leave By
12:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bement and Mostly Sunny near Joliet.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 138.8 miles (223.3 km) and usually takes 02h 48m 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?

Onarga is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.4 miles from Bement and 69.3 miles from Joliet.

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

The direct path is about 113.7 miles (183 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.1 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 12:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.48 one way or $36.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bement and Mostly Sunny near Joliet.

Stop Ideas Near Onarga

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Onarga, 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 Onarga.

RAIL

Gilman

5 mi away
US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St.
RAIL

Kankakee

46 mi away
199 South East Ave.
RAIL

Rantoul

47 mi away
West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves.
RAIL

Dwight station

55 mi away
119 West Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bement and Joliet. Straight-line distance: 113.69 mi (182.96 km).

Bement

#1 Bement

City in Illinois, United States of America

Population1,661
Coordinates39.9219800, -88.5720100
Altitude208
CountryUnited States
Joliet

#2 Joliet

The second most populous city in Will County, Illinois.

Population85,583
Coordinates41.5251900, -88.0834000
Altitude165
CountryUnited States
Start: Bement (-88.57201, 39.92198)
End: Joliet (-88.0834, 41.52519)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 223 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.9 gal
18.54 L · about $18.48
Round trip
$36.96
9.8 gal · 37.08 L
Estimated CO2
43.5 kg one way
Round trip: 87.1 kg / 192 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.48 $36.96
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.84 $41.68
Premium $4.65 $22.80 $45.61
Diesel $5.30 $25.99 $51.98

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 Bement and Joliet. The current time is 01:23:43.

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.