How far is Joliet, IL from Chatham, IL?
The driving distance from Joliet, IL to Chatham, IL is about 35.9 miles (57.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.5 miles (45.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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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 00h 49m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Village located in Cook County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Joliet and Chatham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Joliet and Chatham.
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Start on the route
34 m · 10 sec
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Turn right onto Ottawa Street
1397 ft · 44 sec · Ottawa Street
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Continue on Ottawa Street
758 ft · 22 sec · Ottawa Street
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Continue on Chicago Street
3122 ft · 2 min · Chicago Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 80 East: Gary Indiana
1263 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
18.7 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 57 North, I 294 North: Chicago, Wisconsin
2647 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
13.4 mi · 18 min
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Continue on Dan Ryan Expressway
1.2 km · 1 min · Dan Ryan Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward 87th Street
1067 ft · 26 sec
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Turn straight onto South State Street
730 ft · 18 sec · South State Street
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Turn right onto East 87th Street
2636 ft · 1 min · East 87th Street
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Turn left onto South Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Drive
1333 ft · 39 sec · South Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Drive
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Turn right onto East 85th Street
668 ft · 35 sec · East 85th Street
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Turn left
107 m · 26 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 Joliet and Chatham.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 80 East
Merge slight left
18.7 mi · 00h 23m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Joliet and Mostly Clear near Chatham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Joliet to Chatham?
The road trip is about 35.9 miles (57.8 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?
Tinley Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18 miles from Joliet and 18 miles from Chatham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.5 miles (45.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:50 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.79 one way or $11.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Joliet and Mostly Clear near Chatham.
Stop Ideas Near Tinley Park
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 Tinley Park.
Homewood
Dyer station
Summit
Joliet Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Joliet and Chatham. Straight-line distance: 28.53 mi (45.91 km).
#1 Joliet
The second most populous city in Will County, Illinois.
| Population | 85,583 |
| Coordinates | 41.5251900, -88.0834000 |
| Altitude | 165 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Chatham
Chatham is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.7411500, -87.6125500 |
| Altitude | 180 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chatham (-87.61255, 41.74115)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 58 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 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 | $4.56 | $5.79 | $11.59 |
| Mid-grade | $5.19 | $6.59 | $13.17 |
| Premium | $5.75 | $7.30 | $14.60 |
| Diesel | $6.56 | $8.33 | $16.67 |
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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