How far is Joliet, IL from Granville, IL?

The driving distance from Joliet, IL to Granville, IL is about 71.1 miles (114.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62.1 miles (99.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 51m 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
71.11 mi
01h 25m
Flight
62.05 mi
99.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.05 mi
Kilometers
99.86 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
71.11 mi
Kilometers
114.44 km
Drive Time
01h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Granville
Sun, Apr 19, 7:26 AM CDT
Return by in Joliet
Sun, Apr 19, 8:52 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Joliet
2026-04-19T06:00
Arrive Granville
Sun, Apr 19, 7:26 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Joliet
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
Marseilles
IL

City in LaSalle County, Illinois

From Joliet
35.5 mi
00h 42m
To Granville
35.6 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph WNW
Destination
54°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Joliet and Granville.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    34 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Ottawa Street

    1397 ft · 44 sec · Ottawa Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Ottawa Street

    758 ft · 22 sec · Ottawa Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Chicago Street

    2079 ft · 1 min · Chicago Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 80 West: Moline, Rock Island

    1707 ft · 42 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    54.1 mi · 59 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 39 South, US 51 South: Normal, Bloomington

    2489 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    7.1 mi · 8 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 71: Hennepin, Oglesby

    1659 ft · 41 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North Columbia Avenue

    2.1 mi · 4 min · North Columbia Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on East 4th Street

    5.7 mi · 10 min · East 4th Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto McCoy Street

    1318 ft · 38 sec · McCoy Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Harrison Court

    41 m · 6 sec · Harrison Court

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Harrison Court

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Joliet and Granville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 80 West
54.4 mi · 77%
I 39 South
7.53 mi · 11%
East 4th Street
5.66 mi · 8%
North Columbia Avenue
2.11 mi · 3%
Ottawa Street
0.41 mi · 1%
Chicago Street
0.39 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 80 West

Merge slight left

54.1 mi · 00h 59m

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 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9 mi
62.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marseilles
00h 42m from Joliet
Leave By
3:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Joliet and Sunny near Granville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Joliet to Granville?

The road trip is about 71.1 miles (114.4 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?

Marseilles is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.5 miles from Joliet and 35.6 miles from Granville.

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

The direct path is about 62.1 miles (99.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 3:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.47 one way or $18.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Marseilles

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

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

RAIL

Dwight station

35 mi away
119 West Main St.
RAIL

Plano

39 mi away
101 West Main Street
RAIL

Mendota station

42 mi away
783 Main Street
RAIL

Pontiac station

51 mi away
721 West Washington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Joliet and Granville. Straight-line distance: 62.05 mi (99.86 km).

Joliet

#1 Joliet

The second most populous city in Will County, Illinois.

Population85,583
Coordinates41.5251900, -88.0834000
Altitude165
CountryUnited States
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#2 Granville

Human settlement in Putnam County, Illinois, United States of America

Population1,298
Coordinates41.2611500, -89.2275900
Altitude210
CountryUnited States
Start: Joliet (-88.0834, 41.52519)
End: Granville (-89.22759, 41.26115)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 114 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.51 gal
9.5 L · about $9.47
Round trip
$18.93
5.02 gal · 19 L
Estimated CO2
22.3 kg one way
Round trip: 44.6 kg / 98 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.47 $18.93
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.68 $21.35
Premium $4.65 $11.68 $23.36
Diesel $5.30 $13.31 $26.63

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Joliet and Granville. The current time is 06:00:53.

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.