How far is Joliet, IL from Mount Greenwood, IL?
The driving distance from Joliet, IL to Mount Greenwood, IL is about 31.2 miles (50.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.7 miles (36.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 34m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.
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.
Census-designated place in Will County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Joliet and Mount Greenwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Joliet and Mount Greenwood.
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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
2.5 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6: 159th Street
932 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 6 East: 159th Street
1891 ft · 40 sec
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Turn straight onto West 159th Street
2976 ft · 1 min · West 159th Street
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Turn left onto Kedzie Avenue
6.3 mi · 12 min · Kedzie Avenue
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Turn left onto West 111th Street
2006 ft · 43 sec · West 111th Street
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Turn right onto South Saint Louis Avenue
2421 ft · 2 min · South Saint Louis Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Saint Louis Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Joliet and Mount Greenwood.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Joliet and Sunny near Mount Greenwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Joliet to Mount Greenwood?
The road trip is about 31.2 miles (50.2 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?
Frankfort Square is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.6 miles from Joliet and 15.6 miles from Mount Greenwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.7 miles (36.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:56 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.92 one way or $9.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Joliet and Sunny near Mount Greenwood.
Stop Ideas Near Frankfort Square
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 Frankfort Square.
Homewood
Joliet Transportation Center
Dyer station
Summit
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Joliet and Mount Greenwood. Straight-line distance: 22.75 mi (36.61 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 Mount Greenwood
Mount Greenwood is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.6980900, -87.7086600 |
| Altitude | 189 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mount Greenwood (-87.70866, 41.69809)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 50 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.48 | $4.92 | $9.85 |
| Mid-grade | $5.09 | $5.60 | $11.20 |
| Premium | $5.65 | $6.22 | $12.43 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $7.16 | $14.31 |
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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