How far is Joliet, IL from Chatsworth, IL?
The driving distance from Joliet, IL to Chatsworth, IL is about 70.3 miles (113.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 54.4 miles (87.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 15m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 37m.
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 in Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Joliet and Chatsworth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Joliet and Chatsworth.
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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
2079 ft · 1 min · Chicago Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 80 West: Moline, Rock Island
1707 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
6.4 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 55 South: Saint Louis
1900 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left
30 mi · 33 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 47: Morris, Dwight
1652 ft · 31 sec
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Turn left
1.6 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto North Union Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · North Union Street
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Continue on North 2700 East Road
22.1 mi · 35 min · North 2700 East Road
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Continue on North Center Street
1.2 km · 2 min · North Center Street
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Turn left onto East Wabash Street
1668 ft · 43 sec · East Wabash Street
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Continue on East 825 North Road
2.7 mi · 4 min · East 825 North Road
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Continue on East 830 North Road
2 mi · 3 min · East 830 North Road
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Continue on East 800 N Road
1346 ft · 24 sec · East 800 N Road
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Turn left onto West Walnut Street
1 mi · 3 min · West Walnut Street
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Turn left onto 4th Street
83 m · 12 sec · 4th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 4th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Joliet and Chatsworth.
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.
I 55 South
Merge slight left
30 mi · 00h 33m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Joliet and Mostly Sunny near Chatsworth.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Joliet to Chatsworth?
The road trip is about 70.3 miles (113.2 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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?
Gardner is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.2 miles from Joliet and 35.2 miles from Chatsworth.
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 15.9 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 3:14 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.35 one way or $18.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Joliet and Mostly Sunny near Chatsworth.
Stop Ideas Near Gardner
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 Gardner.
Dwight station
Kankakee
Joliet Transportation Center
Pontiac station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Joliet and Chatsworth. Straight-line distance: 54.4 mi (87.55 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 Chatsworth
Township in Livingston County, Illinois
| Population | 1,104 |
| Coordinates | 40.7536500, -88.2919900 |
| Altitude | 222 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chatsworth (-88.29199, 40.75365)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 113 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 52m |
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 | $9.35 | $18.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $10.55 | $21.09 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $11.54 | $23.08 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $13.15 | $26.31 |
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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