How far is Joliet, IL from Monee, IL?
The driving distance from Joliet, IL to Monee, IL is about 22.6 miles (36.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.1 miles (30.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.
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Halfway Point
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Village in Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Joliet and Monee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Joliet and Monee.
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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 West North Street
1.1 km · 2 min · West North Street
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Continue on West Manhattan-Monee Road
8.1 mi · 11 min · West Manhattan-Monee Road
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Continue on West Monee Manhattan Road
3.7 mi · 6 min · West Monee Manhattan Road
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Turn right onto South Egyptian Trail
1969 ft · 1 min · South Egyptian Trail
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward West Court Street
43 m · 4 sec · West Court Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West Court Street
1717 ft · 1 min · West Court Street
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Turn left onto South Linden Avenue
14 m · 2 sec · South Linden Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Linden Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Joliet and Monee.
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.
West Manhattan-Monee Road
Continue on West Manhattan-Monee Road
8.12 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Joliet and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Monee.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Joliet to Monee?
The road trip is about 22.6 miles (36.3 km) and usually takes 00h 38m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Manhattan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.2 miles from Joliet and 11.3 miles from Monee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.1 miles (30.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:14 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.02 one way or $6.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Joliet and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Monee.
Stop Ideas Near Manhattan
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 Manhattan.
Joliet Transportation Center
Homewood
Kankakee
Dyer station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Joliet and Monee. Straight-line distance: 19.13 mi (30.78 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 Monee
City in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 5,029 |
| Coordinates | 41.4200300, -87.7417100 |
| Altitude | 243 |
| Country | United States |
End: Monee (-87.74171, 41.42003)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 36 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $3.02 | $6.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.40 | $6.80 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.72 | $7.45 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.24 | $8.49 |
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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