How far is Joliet, IL from Danville, IL?
The driving distance from Joliet, IL to Danville, IL is about 114.6 miles (184.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 99.7 miles (160.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 46m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 53m.
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Halfway Point
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Township in Iroquois County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Joliet and Danville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Joliet and Danville.
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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
1 mi · 3 min · Chicago Street
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Turn left onto Doris Avenue
686 ft · 15 sec · Doris Avenue
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Turn right onto Gardner Street
1482 ft · 36 sec · Gardner Street
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Continue on Manhattan Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Manhattan Road
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Continue on Manhattan Road
3.1 mi · 4 min · Manhattan Road
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Continue on West North Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · West North Street
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Continue on South State Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · South State Street
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Continue on US Route 52
1.2 mi · 2 min · US Route 52
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Continue on South Cedar Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · South Cedar Road
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Continue on West Arsenal Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · West Arsenal Road
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Continue on West Joliet Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · West Joliet Road
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Turn right onto South La Grange Road
10.1 mi · 14 min · South La Grange Road
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Turn left onto Bourbonnais Parkway
2017 ft · 40 sec · Bourbonnais Parkway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I-57 South: Kankakee
2192 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left
6.1 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 17: Kankakee, Momence
1374 ft · 36 sec
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Turn straight onto East Court Street
5.9 mi · 9 min · East Court Street
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Continue on South State Route 1
6.7 mi · 10 min · South State Route 1
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Continue on North Dixie Highway
1808 ft · 33 sec · North Dixie Highway
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Turn right onto E 7000S Road
2797 ft · 47 sec · E 7000S Road
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Continue on S 7000E Road
1.4 km · 1 min · S 7000E Road
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Continue on North 2100 E Road
14.8 mi · 22 min · North 2100 E Road
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Continue on North 2100 East Road
1 mi · 2 min · North 2100 East Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Walnut Street
2.7 mi · 7 min · West Walnut Street
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Turn right
45.6 mi · 1 hr 8 min
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Turn right onto East Main Street
4 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Joliet and Danville.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
Turn right
45.6 mi · 01h 08m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Joliet and Showers And Thunderstorms near Danville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Joliet to Danville?
The road trip is about 114.6 miles (184.5 km) and usually takes 02h 53m 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?
Martinton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.4 miles from Joliet and 57.3 miles from Danville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 99.7 miles (160.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.9 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 12:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.23 one way or $30.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Joliet and Showers And Thunderstorms near Danville.
Stop Ideas Near Martinton
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 Martinton.
Kankakee
Gilman
Rensselaer
Dwight station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Joliet and Danville. Straight-line distance: 99.64 mi (160.35 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 Danville
City in and the county seat of Vermilion County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 30,106 |
| Coordinates | 40.1244800, -87.6300200 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| Country | United States |
End: Danville (-87.63002, 40.12448)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 184 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 25m |
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 | $15.23 | $30.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $17.18 | $34.36 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $18.80 | $37.60 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $21.43 | $42.86 |
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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