How far is Joliet, IL from Momence, IL?

The driving distance from Joliet, IL to Momence, IL is about 47 miles (75.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33 miles (53.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 23m 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
46.95 mi
01h 11m
Flight
33.01 mi
53.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.01 mi
Kilometers
53.12 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.95 mi
Kilometers
75.56 km
Drive Time
01h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Momence
Sat, May 30, 11:38 AM CDT
Return by in Joliet
Sat, May 30, 12:49 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Joliet
2026-05-30T10:26
Arrive Momence
Sat, May 30, 11:38 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:06 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
Manteno
IL

City in Illinois, United States of America

From Joliet
23.5 mi
00h 35m
To Momence
23.5 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph ENE
Destination
78°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1 mi · 3 min · Chicago Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Doris Avenue

    686 ft · 15 sec · Doris Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Gardner Street

    1482 ft · 36 sec · Gardner Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Manhattan Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Manhattan Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Manhattan Road

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Manhattan Road

  9. 9

    Continue on West North Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · West North Street

  10. 10

    Continue on South State Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · South State Street

  11. 11

    Continue on US Route 52

    1.2 mi · 2 min · US Route 52

  12. 12

    Continue on South Cedar Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · South Cedar Road

  13. 13

    Continue on West Arsenal Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · West Arsenal Road

  14. 14

    Continue on West Joliet Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West Joliet Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South La Grange Road

    4 mi · 6 min · South La Grange Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East 12000N Road

    3.7 mi · 5 min · East 12000N Road

  17. 17

    Continue on West County Line Road

    9.5 mi · 13 min · West County Line Road

  18. 18

    Continue on East 12000N Road

    1037 ft · 24 sec · East 12000N Road

  19. 19

    Turn sharp right onto County Road East 1241 North

    3.9 mi · 5 min · County Road East 1241 North

  20. 20

    Turn right onto East Taylor Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · East Taylor Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1335 ft · 38 sec · South Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Dixie Highway

    5.8 mi · 9 min · Dixie Highway

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Dixie Highway

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
23 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West County Line Road
9.48 mi · 20%
Dixie Highway
5.77 mi · 12%
Manhattan Road
5.28 mi · 11%
South La Grange Road
4.03 mi · 9%
County Road East 1241 North
3.91 mi · 8%
East 12000N Road
3.85 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

West County Line Road

Continue on West County Line Road

9.48 mi · 00h 13m

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 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14 mi
33 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Manteno
00h 35m from Joliet
Leave By
4:06 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Joliet and Partly Sunny near Momence.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 47 miles (75.6 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?

Manteno is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.5 miles from Joliet and 23.5 miles from Momence.

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

The direct path is about 33 miles (53.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 14 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 4:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.26 one way or $12.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Manteno

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

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

RAIL

Kankakee

15 mi away
199 South East Ave.
RAIL

Homewood

37 mi away
18015 Park Ave.
RAIL

Joliet Transportation Center

37 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street
RAIL

Dyer station

38 mi away
913 Sheffield Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Joliet and Momence. Straight-line distance: 33.01 mi (53.12 km).

Joliet

#1 Joliet

The second most populous city in Will County, Illinois.

Population85,583
Coordinates41.5251900, -88.0834000
Altitude165
CountryUnited States
Momence

#2 Momence

City in Kankakee County, Illinois, United States

Population3,049
Coordinates41.1667000, -87.6628100
Altitude191
CountryUnited States
Start: Joliet (-88.0834, 41.52519)
End: Momence (-87.66281, 41.1667)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 76 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.66 gal
6.27 L · about $6.26
Round trip
$12.52
3.32 gal · 12.54 L
Estimated CO2
14.8 kg one way
Round trip: 29.5 kg / 65 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.26 $12.52
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.06 $14.12
Premium $4.65 $7.73 $15.45
Diesel $5.30 $8.80 $17.61

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Joliet and Momence. The current time is 10:26:30.

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.