How far is Casner, IL from Joliet, IL?

The driving distance from Casner, IL to Joliet, IL is about 154.4 miles (248.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 124.8 miles (200.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
154.38 mi
03h 04m
Flight
124.81 mi
200.87 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
124.81 mi
Kilometers
200.87 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
154.38 mi
Kilometers
248.45 km
Drive Time
03h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Joliet
Thu, Apr 23, 7:16 AM CDT
Return by in Casner
Thu, Apr 23, 10:21 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Casner
2026-04-23T04:12
Arrive Joliet
Thu, Apr 23, 7:16 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:50 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Casner
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Lexington
IL

City in McLean County, Illinois, United States

From Casner
77.2 mi
01h 32m
To Joliet
77.2 mi
01h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 25 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 Casner and Joliet.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    13 m · 5 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Lark Drive

    92 m · 15 sec · Lark Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Bentonville Road

    627 ft · 28 sec · Bentonville Road

  4. 4

    Turn right

    9.3 mi · 14 min

  5. 5

    Turn right onto North Water Street

    27.5 mi · 37 min · North Water Street

  6. 6

    Continue on North 1450 East Road

    14.7 mi · 18 min · North 1450 East Road

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 74 West, US 51 North: Peoria, Rockford

    95.2 mi · 1 hr 43 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Indiana

    1.2 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    5.1 mi · 6 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Center Street

    1.3 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Continue on South Center Street

    1401 ft · 38 sec · South Center Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Hickory Street

    1164 ft · 36 sec · Hickory Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Jefferson Street

    1572 ft · 52 sec · West Jefferson Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Joliet Street

    53 m · 7 sec · Joliet Street

  15. 15

    Turn right

    83 m · 20 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Casner 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
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 74 West
95.2 mi · 62%
North Water Street
27.5 mi · 18%
North 1450 East Road
14.7 mi · 10%
I 80 East
5.8 mi · 4%
Center Street
0.8 mi · 1%
West Jefferson Street
0.3 mi
Longest Stretch

I 74 West

Take the exit slight right toward I 74 West, US 51 North: Peoria, Rockford

95.2 mi · 01h 43m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 04m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.6 mi
124.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lexington
01h 32m from Casner
Leave By
10:50 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Casner 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 Casner to Joliet?

The road trip is about 154.4 miles (248.5 km) and usually takes 03h 04m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lexington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.2 miles from Casner and 77.2 miles from Joliet.

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

The direct path is about 124.8 miles (200.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:50 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.55 one way or $41.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lexington

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Lexington and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 14.8 mi away

City Hall - Town of Normal

Normal , IL
11 Uptown Circle, Normal, IL 61761
Parking lot
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 14.5 mi away

Normal Town

Normal , IL
100 S Maple St, Normal, IL 61761
Rating 2.3/5 3 reviews Government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 13.6 mi away

El Paso City Water Works

El Paso , IL
301 W Front St, El Paso, IL 61738
Water utility company

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Uptown Station

22 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.
RAIL

Pontiac station

29 mi away
721 West Washington St.
RAIL

Dwight station

58 mi away
119 West Main St.
RAIL

Rantoul

64 mi away
West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Casner and Joliet. Straight-line distance: 124.81 mi (200.87 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Casner

Unincorporated community in Illinois, United States

Population1,186
Coordinates39.8003100, -88.7911800
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Joliet

#2 Joliet

The second most populous city in Will County, Illinois.

Population85,583
Coordinates41.5251900, -88.0834000
Altitude165
CountryUnited States
Start: Casner (-88.79118, 39.80031)
End: Joliet (-88.0834, 41.52519)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 248 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.45 gal
20.62 L · about $20.55
Round trip
$41.10
10.9 gal · 41.24 L
Estimated CO2
48.4 kg one way
Round trip: 96.9 kg / 214 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.55 $41.10
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.18 $46.36
Premium $4.65 $25.36 $50.73
Diesel $5.30 $28.91 $57.81

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 Casner and Joliet. The current time is 04:12:01.

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.