How far is Crete, IL from Joliet, IL?
The driving distance from Crete, IL to Joliet, IL is about 35.4 miles (57 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24 miles (38.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Crete and Joliet.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Crete and Joliet.
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Start on Main Street
15 m · 9 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto West Exchange Street
2.1 mi · 4 min · West Exchange Street
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Continue on University Parkway
2.6 mi · 5 min · University Parkway
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Turn left onto Stuenkel Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Stuenkel Road
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Turn left onto South Governors Highway
2.2 mi · 3 min · South Governors Highway
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Turn right onto West Monee Manhattan Road
4 mi · 7 min · West Monee Manhattan Road
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Continue on West Manhattan-Monee Road
8.1 mi · 11 min · West Manhattan-Monee Road
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Continue on East North Street
2.9 mi · 6 min · East North Street
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Continue on Manhattan Road
3.1 mi · 4 min · Manhattan Road
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Turn left onto Manhattan Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Manhattan Road
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Continue on Gardner Street
1482 ft · 41 sec · Gardner Street
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Turn left onto Doris Avenue
686 ft · 16 sec · Doris Avenue
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Turn right onto South Chicago Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · South Chicago Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Chicago Street
83 m · 13 sec · Chicago Street
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Turn left onto West Washington Street
771 ft · 25 sec · West Washington Street
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Turn right onto Joliet Street
158 m · 18 sec · Joliet Street
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Turn right
83 m · 20 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Crete and Joliet.
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.
West Manhattan-Monee Road
Continue on West Manhattan-Monee Road
8.12 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Crete 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 Crete to Joliet?
The road trip is about 35.4 miles (57 km) and usually takes 00h 45m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Wilton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15 miles from Crete and 20.4 miles from Joliet.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24 miles (38.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.71 one way or $9.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Crete and Mostly Sunny near Joliet.
Stop Ideas Near Wilton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wilton.
Joliet Transportation Center
Kankakee
Homewood
Dyer station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Crete and Joliet. Straight-line distance: 24.05 mi (38.7 km).
#1 Crete
Town in the U.
| Population | 8,493 |
| Coordinates | 41.4444800, -87.6314300 |
| Altitude | 222 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Joliet
The second most populous city in Will County, Illinois.
| Population | 85,583 |
| Coordinates | 41.5251900, -88.0834000 |
| Altitude | 165 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-88.083409, 41.525419)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 57 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $4.71 | $9.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.32 | $10.63 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.82 | $11.64 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.63 | $13.26 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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