How far is Frankfort Square, IL from Joliet, IL?

The driving distance from Frankfort Square, IL to Joliet, IL is about 20.6 miles (33.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.5 miles (23.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 56m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
20.56 mi
00h 28m
Flight
14.51 mi
23.35 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.51 mi
Kilometers
23.35 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.56 mi
Kilometers
33.09 km
Drive Time
00h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Joliet
Thu, Apr 23, 12:45 AM CDT
Return by in Frankfort Square
Thu, Apr 23, 1:14 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Frankfort Square
2026-04-23T00:17
Arrive Joliet
Thu, Apr 23, 12:45 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:28 AM to 7:28 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Frankfort Square
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Mokena
IL

City in Illinois, United States of America

From Frankfort Square
10.1 mi
00h 14m
To Joliet
10.5 mi
00h 14m

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 20 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 Frankfort Square and Joliet.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Frankfort Square and Joliet.

  1. 1

    Start on Jamison Drive

    155 m · 28 sec · Jamison Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Frankfort Square Road

    597 ft · 28 sec · Frankfort Square Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Saint Francis Road

    2965 ft · 1 min · West Saint Francis Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Harlem Avenue

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Harlem Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 80 West: Joliet

    1685 ft · 41 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    15.4 mi · 19 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Richards Street

    787 ft · 19 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    81 m · 6 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Richards Street

    1106 ft · 38 sec · Richards Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto 4th Avenue

    1927 ft · 1 min · 4th Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn sharp right onto South Chicago Street

    2401 ft · 1 min · South Chicago Street

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Chicago Street

    83 m · 13 sec · Chicago Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Washington Street

    771 ft · 25 sec · West Washington Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Joliet Street

    158 m · 18 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 Frankfort Square 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
16 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
77.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 80 West
15.7 mi · 76%
Harlem Avenue
2.13 mi · 10%
West Saint Francis Road
0.56 mi · 3%
South Chicago Street
0.45 mi · 2%
Richards Street
0.41 mi · 2%
4th Avenue
0.37 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 80 West

Merge slight left

15.4 mi · 00h 19m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 28m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.1 mi
14.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mokena
00h 14m from Frankfort Square
Leave By
7:34 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Frankfort Square 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 Frankfort Square to Joliet?

The road trip is about 20.6 miles (33.1 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?

Mokena is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.1 miles from Frankfort Square and 10.5 miles from Joliet.

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

The direct path is about 14.5 miles (23.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.75 one way or $5.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Mokena

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

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

RAIL

Joliet Transportation Center

16 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street
RAIL

Homewood

19 mi away
18015 Park Ave.
RAIL

Summit

30 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.
RAIL

Dyer station

31 mi away
913 Sheffield Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Frankfort Square and Joliet. Straight-line distance: 14.51 mi (23.35 km).

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#1 Frankfort Square

Census-designated place in Will County, Illinois, United States

Population9,276
Coordinates41.5189200, -87.8031000
Altitude216
CountryUnited States
Joliet

#2 Joliet

The second most populous city in Will County, Illinois.

Population85,583
Coordinates41.5251900, -88.0834000
Altitude165
CountryUnited States
Start: Jamison Drive (-87.803096, 41.51921)
End: (-88.083409, 41.525419)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 33 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.73 gal
2.75 L · about $2.75
Round trip
$5.51
1.46 gal · 5.5 L
Estimated CO2
6.5 kg one way
Round trip: 13 kg / 29 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.75 $5.51
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.10 $6.21
Premium $4.65 $3.40 $6.79
Diesel $5.30 $3.87 $7.74

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 Frankfort Square and Joliet. The current time is 00:17:28.

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.