How far is Grant Park, IL from Joliet, IL?

The driving distance from Grant Park, IL to Joliet, IL is about 41.2 miles (66.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30 miles (48.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 05m 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
41.17 mi
01h 02m
Flight
29.98 mi
48.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.98 mi
Kilometers
48.25 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.17 mi
Kilometers
66.26 km
Drive Time
01h 02m

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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 01h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Joliet
Tue, May 12, 6:58 PM CDT
Return by in Grant Park
Tue, May 12, 8:01 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Grant Park
2026-05-12T17:55
Arrive Joliet
Tue, May 12, 6:58 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:24 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Grant Park
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
Wilton
IL

City in Illinois, United States of America

From Grant Park
20.6 mi
00h 31m
To Joliet
20.6 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Tuesday

Patchy Frost then Rain Likely

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 25 mph S
Destination
75°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 25 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Grant Park and Joliet.

  1. 1

    Start on Maple Street

    8 m · 7 sec · Maple Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Taylor Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Taylor Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto County Road East 1241 North

    3.9 mi · 6 min · County Road East 1241 North

  4. 4

    Turn sharp left onto East 12000N Road

    1037 ft · 16 sec · East 12000N Road

  5. 5

    Continue on West County Line Road

    9.5 mi · 13 min · West County Line Road

  6. 6

    Continue on East 12000N Road

    3.7 mi · 5 min · East 12000N Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto South La Grange Road

    4 mi · 6 min · South La Grange Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto West Joliet Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West Joliet Road

  9. 9

    Continue on West Arsenal Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · West Arsenal Road

  10. 10

    Continue on West Joliet Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · West Joliet Road

  11. 11

    Continue on US Route 52

    1.2 mi · 2 min · US Route 52

  12. 12

    Continue on South State Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · South State Street

  13. 13

    Continue on West North Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · West North Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Manhattan Road

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Manhattan Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Manhattan Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Manhattan Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Gardner Street

    1482 ft · 41 sec · Gardner Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Doris Avenue

    686 ft · 16 sec · Doris Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto South Chicago Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · South Chicago Street

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Chicago Street

    83 m · 13 sec · Chicago Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West Washington Street

    771 ft · 25 sec · West Washington Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Joliet Street

    158 m · 18 sec · Joliet Street

  22. 22

    Turn right

    83 m · 20 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Grant Park 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
23 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
55.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West County Line Road
9.48 mi · 23%
Manhattan Road
5.29 mi · 13%
West Joliet Road
4.38 mi · 11%
South La Grange Road
4.03 mi · 10%
County Road East 1241 North
3.91 mi · 10%
East 12000N Road
3.85 mi · 9%
Longest Stretch

West County Line Road

Continue on West County Line Road

9.48 mi · 00h 13m

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 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.2 mi
30 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wilton
00h 31m from Grant Park
Leave By
4:24 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Frost then Rain Likely leaving Grant Park and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Joliet.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Grant Park to Joliet?

The road trip is about 41.2 miles (66.3 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?

Wilton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.6 miles from Grant Park and 20.6 miles from Joliet.

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

The direct path is about 30 miles (48.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.2 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 4:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.47 one way or $10.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Rain Likely around Grant Park and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Joliet.

Stop Ideas Near Wilton

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

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

RAIL

Joliet Transportation Center

20 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street
RAIL

Kankakee

30 mi away
199 South East Ave.
RAIL

Homewood

30 mi away
18015 Park Ave.
RAIL

Dyer station

37 mi away
913 Sheffield Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Grant Park and Joliet. Straight-line distance: 29.98 mi (48.25 km).

Grant Park

#1 Grant Park

Village in Kankakee County, Illinois, United States

Population1,231
Coordinates41.2411400, -87.6461500
Altitude213
CountryUnited States
Joliet

#2 Joliet

The second most populous city in Will County, Illinois.

Population85,583
Coordinates41.5251900, -88.0834000
Altitude165
CountryUnited States
Start: Grant Park (-87.64615, 41.24114)
End: Joliet (-88.0834, 41.52519)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 66 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.45 gal
5.5 L · about $5.47
Round trip
$10.94
2.9 gal · 11 L
Estimated CO2
12.9 kg one way
Round trip: 25.8 kg / 57 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.47 $10.94
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.17 $12.33
Premium $4.65 $6.75 $13.50
Diesel $5.30 $7.69 $15.38

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Grant Park and Joliet. The current time is 17:55:45.

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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.