How far is Joliet, IL from Kenwood, IL?
The driving distance from Joliet, IL to Kenwood, IL is about 41.8 miles (67.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.8 miles (51.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 56m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.
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.
City in Cook County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Joliet and Kenwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Joliet and Kenwood.
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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
3.3 mi · 5 min · Dan Ryan Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Dan Ryan Expressway (Local)
2.5 mi · 4 min · Dan Ryan Expressway (Local)
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Take the exit slight right toward 47th Street
1614 ft · 39 sec
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Turn straight onto South Wentworth Avenue
559 ft · 18 sec · South Wentworth Avenue
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Turn right onto West 47th Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · West 47th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 47th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Joliet and Kenwood.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Joliet and Mostly Sunny near Kenwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Joliet to Kenwood?
The road trip is about 41.8 miles (67.3 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?
Country Club Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.9 miles from Joliet and 20.9 miles from Kenwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.8 miles (51.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 4:34 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.77 one way or $13.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Joliet and Mostly Sunny near Kenwood.
Stop Ideas Near Country Club Hills
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 Country Club Hills.
Homewood
Dyer station
Hammond–Whiting station
Summit
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Joliet and Kenwood. Straight-line distance: 31.84 mi (51.24 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 Kenwood
Kenwood is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.8092000, -87.5975500 |
| Altitude | 181 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kenwood (-87.59755, 41.8092)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 67 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
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 | $4.61 | $6.77 | $13.54 |
| Mid-grade | $5.24 | $7.70 | $15.41 |
| Premium | $5.79 | $8.52 | $17.03 |
| Diesel | $6.59 | $9.69 | $19.38 |
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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