How far is Joliet, IL from Saint Anne, IL?

The driving distance from Joliet, IL to Saint Anne, IL is about 49.3 miles (79.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.5 miles (63.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 28m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
49.25 mi
01h 14m
Flight
39.53 mi
63.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.53 mi
Kilometers
63.61 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
49.25 mi
Kilometers
79.26 km
Drive Time
01h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Anne
Fri, Apr 17, 7:00 AM CDT
Return by in Joliet
Fri, Apr 17, 8:14 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Joliet
2026-04-17T05:46
Arrive Saint Anne
Fri, Apr 17, 7:00 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:02 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
24.6 mi
00h 37m
To Saint Anne
24.6 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE
Destination
82°F
Friday

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 20 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Joliet and Saint Anne.

  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

    10.1 mi · 14 min · South La Grange Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Bourbonnais Parkway

    2017 ft · 40 sec · Bourbonnais Parkway

  17. 17

    Take the ramp slight right toward I-57 South: Kankakee

    2192 ft · 54 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    6.1 mi · 7 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 17: Kankakee, Momence

    1374 ft · 36 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto East Court Street

    5.9 mi · 9 min · East Court Street

  21. 21

    Continue on South State Route 1

    6.7 mi · 10 min · South State Route 1

  22. 22

    Continue on North Dixie Highway

    121 m · 12 sec · North Dixie Highway

  23. 23

    Turn left onto West Station Street

    2517 ft · 2 min · West Station Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto South Chicago Avenue

    3 m · 1 sec · South Chicago Avenue

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Chicago Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South La Grange Road
10.1 mi · 21%
South State Route 1
6.72 mi · 14%
I-57 South
6.53 mi · 13%
East Court Street
5.9 mi · 12%
Manhattan Road
5.28 mi · 11%
South Cedar Road
3.06 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

South La Grange Road

Turn right onto South La Grange Road

10.1 mi · 00h 14m

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 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.8 mi
39.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Manteno
00h 37m from Joliet
Leave By
4:02 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Joliet and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Saint Anne.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Joliet to Saint Anne?

The road trip is about 49.3 miles (79.3 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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 24.6 miles from Joliet and 24.6 miles from Saint Anne.

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

The direct path is about 39.5 miles (63.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.8 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 4:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.56 one way or $13.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Joliet and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Saint Anne.

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 Saint Anne. Straight-line distance: 39.53 mi (63.61 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 Saint Anne

Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America

Population1,174
Coordinates41.0250300, -87.7139200
Altitude203
CountryUnited States
Start: Joliet (-88.0834, 41.52519)
End: Saint Anne (-87.71392, 41.02503)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 79 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.74 gal
6.58 L · about $6.56
Round trip
$13.12
3.48 gal · 13.16 L
Estimated CO2
15.5 kg one way
Round trip: 30.9 kg / 68 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.56 $13.12
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.40 $14.80
Premium $4.65 $8.10 $16.20
Diesel $5.30 $9.23 $18.46

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Joliet and Saint Anne. The current time is 05:46:00.

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.