How far is Chatsworth, IL from Joliet, IL?

The driving distance from Chatsworth, IL to Joliet, IL is about 69.2 miles (111.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 54.4 miles (87.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 13m 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
69.22 mi
01h 36m
Flight
54.4 mi
87.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
54.4 mi
Kilometers
87.55 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
69.22 mi
Kilometers
111.4 km
Drive Time
01h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Joliet
Sun, May 31, 3:18 AM CDT
Return by in Chatsworth
Sun, May 31, 4:55 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chatsworth
2026-05-31T01:42
Arrive Joliet
Sun, May 31, 3:18 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:16 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chatsworth
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
Dwight
IL

Village in Illinois

From Chatsworth
34.6 mi
00h 48m
To Joliet
34.6 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
79°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 4th Street

    83 m · 14 sec · 4th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Walnut Street

    1 mi · 2 min · East Walnut Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East 800 N Road

    1346 ft · 21 sec · East 800 N Road

  4. 4

    Continue on East 830 North Road

    2 mi · 3 min · East 830 North Road

  5. 5

    Continue on East 825 North Road

    2.7 mi · 4 min · East 825 North Road

  6. 6

    Continue on East Wabash Street

    1668 ft · 46 sec · East Wabash Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto South Center Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · South Center Street

  8. 8

    Continue on North 2700 East Road

    22.1 mi · 35 min · North 2700 East Road

  9. 9

    Continue on South Union Street

    2.6 mi · 5 min · South Union Street

  10. 10

    Take the ramp right toward I 55 North: Joliet

    1855 ft · 45 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    29.7 mi · 32 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Indiana

    1.2 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    5.1 mi · 6 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Center Street

    1.3 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Continue on South Center Street

    1401 ft · 38 sec · South Center Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Hickory Street

    1164 ft · 36 sec · Hickory Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West Jefferson Street

    1572 ft · 52 sec · West Jefferson Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Joliet Street

    53 m · 7 sec · Joliet Street

  19. 19

    Turn right

    83 m · 20 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 North
30 mi · 43%
North 2700 East Road
22.1 mi · 32%
I 80 East
5.8 mi · 8%
East 825 North Road
2.69 mi · 4%
South Union Street
2.59 mi · 4%
East 830 North Road
1.97 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 55 North

Merge slight left

29.7 mi · 00h 32m

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 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.8 mi
54.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dwight
00h 48m from Chatsworth
Leave By
3:16 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Chatsworth 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 Chatsworth to Joliet?

The road trip is about 69.2 miles (111.4 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?

Dwight is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.6 miles from Chatsworth and 34.6 miles from Joliet.

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

The direct path is about 54.4 miles (87.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.8 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 3:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.20 one way or $18.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Dwight

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

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

RAIL

Dwight station

119 West Main St.
RAIL

Pontiac station

30 mi away
721 West Washington St.
RAIL

Kankakee

47 mi away
199 South East Ave.
RAIL

Gilman

52 mi away
US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chatsworth and Joliet. Straight-line distance: 54.4 mi (87.55 km).

Chatsworth

#1 Chatsworth

Township in Livingston County, Illinois

Population1,104
Coordinates40.7536500, -88.2919900
Altitude222
CountryUnited States
Joliet

#2 Joliet

The second most populous city in Will County, Illinois.

Population85,583
Coordinates41.5251900, -88.0834000
Altitude165
CountryUnited States
Start: Chatsworth (-88.29199, 40.75365)
End: Joliet (-88.0834, 41.52519)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 111 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.44 gal
9.25 L · about $9.20
Round trip
$18.40
4.88 gal · 18.5 L
Estimated CO2
21.7 kg one way
Round trip: 43.4 kg / 96 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.20 $18.40
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.38 $20.75
Premium $4.65 $11.36 $22.71
Diesel $5.30 $12.94 $25.88

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Chatsworth and Joliet. The current time is 01:42:07.

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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.