How far is Cazenovia, IL from Joliet, IL?

The driving distance from Cazenovia, IL to Joliet, IL is about 102.3 miles (164.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 79.9 miles (128.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 15m 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
102.3 mi
02h 07m
Flight
79.93 mi
128.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
79.93 mi
Kilometers
128.64 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
102.3 mi
Kilometers
164.64 km
Drive Time
02h 07m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Joliet
Wed, Jun 3, 5:48 AM CDT
Return by in Cazenovia
Wed, Jun 3, 7:56 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cazenovia
2026-06-03T03:41
Arrive Joliet
Wed, Jun 3, 5:48 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:08 AM to 12:08 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cazenovia
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 Cazenovia
51.1 mi
01h 03m
To Joliet
51.2 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 mph SE
Destination
82°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    158 m · 28 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto State Route 89

    5 mi · 9 min · State Route 89

  3. 3

    Continue on West Parkside Drive

    1950 ft · 39 sec · West Parkside Drive

  4. 4

    Continue on South Jefferson Street

    2760 ft · 55 sec · South Jefferson Street

  5. 5

    Continue on East State Street

    5.4 mi · 10 min · East State Street

  6. 6

    Continue on 2160 E Rd

    3 mi · 5 min · 2160 E Rd

  7. 7

    Turn right onto 700 North Road

    9.2 mi · 14 min · 700 North Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight left

    1749 ft · 43 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    23.2 mi · 25 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Chicago

    1 km · 57 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    52.8 mi · 57 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Center Street

    1.3 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Continue on South Center Street

    1401 ft · 38 sec · South Center Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Hickory Street

    1164 ft · 36 sec · Hickory Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West Jefferson Street

    1572 ft · 52 sec · West Jefferson Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Joliet Street

    53 m · 7 sec · Joliet Street

  17. 17

    Turn right

    83 m · 20 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cazenovia 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
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 80 East
53.5 mi · 52%
700 North Road
32.8 mi · 32%
East State Street
5.41 mi · 5%
State Route 89
5.03 mi · 5%
2160 E Rd
2.98 mi · 3%
Center Street
0.8 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 80 East

Merge slight left

52.8 mi · 00h 57m

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 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.4 mi
79.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Utica
01h 03m from Cazenovia
Leave By
2:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Cazenovia and Sunny near Joliet.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 102.3 miles (164.6 km) and usually takes 02h 07m 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 51.1 miles from Cazenovia and 51.2 miles from Joliet.

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

The direct path is about 79.9 miles (128.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.4 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 2:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.61 one way or $27.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cazenovia 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 Cazenovia and Joliet. Straight-line distance: 79.93 mi (128.64 km).

Cazenovia

#1 Cazenovia

Township in Woodford County, Illinois

Population1,688
Coordinates40.8503100, -89.3320300
Altitude238
CountryUnited States
Joliet

#2 Joliet

The second most populous city in Will County, Illinois.

Population85,583
Coordinates41.5251900, -88.0834000
Altitude165
CountryUnited States
Start: Cazenovia (-89.33203, 40.85031)
End: Joliet (-88.0834, 41.52519)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 165 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.61 gal
13.67 L · about $13.61
Round trip
$27.23
7.22 gal · 27.34 L
Estimated CO2
32.1 kg one way
Round trip: 64.2 kg / 142 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.61 $27.23
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.35 $30.71
Premium $4.65 $16.80 $33.60
Diesel $5.30 $19.15 $38.29

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 · Jun 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Cazenovia and Joliet. The current time is 03:41:07.

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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.