How far is Joliet, IL from Williamsville, IL?

The driving distance from Joliet, IL to Williamsville, IL is about 149.8 miles (241.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 132.9 miles (213.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 32m 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
149.84 mi
02h 46m
Flight
132.91 mi
213.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
132.91 mi
Kilometers
213.9 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
149.84 mi
Kilometers
241.15 km
Drive Time
02h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Williamsville
Sun, Apr 19, 9:23 AM CDT
Return by in Joliet
Sun, Apr 19, 12:09 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Joliet
2026-04-19T06:37
Arrive Williamsville
Sun, Apr 19, 9:23 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:46 AM to 12:46 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:58 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
Chenoa
IL

City in Illinois

From Joliet
74.9 mi
01h 23m
To Williamsville
74.9 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph WNW
Destination
57°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 16 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2079 ft · 1 min · Chicago Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 80 West: Moline, Rock Island

    1707 ft · 42 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    6.4 mi · 8 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55 South: Saint Louis

    1900 ft · 54 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    93 mi · 1 hr 40 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis, Springfield

    47.8 mi · 51 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 123: Williamsville

    1678 ft · 41 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on IL 123: Williamsville

    111 m · 11 sec

  12. 12

    Turn slight left onto County Highway 2

    2644 ft · 1 min · County Highway 2

  13. 13

    Continue on West Main Street

    997 ft · 41 sec · West Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on West Main Street

    61 m · 14 sec · West Main Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 South
141 mi · 94%
I 80 West
6.76 mi · 5%
County Highway 2
0.5 mi
Ottawa Street
0.41 mi
Chicago Street
0.39 mi
IL 123
0.39 mi
Longest Stretch

I 55 South

Merge slight left

93 mi · 01h 40m

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
02h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.9 mi
132.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chenoa
01h 23m from Joliet
Leave By
12:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Joliet and Sunny near Williamsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 149.8 miles (241.1 km) and usually takes 02h 46m 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?

Chenoa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.9 miles from Joliet and 74.9 miles from Williamsville.

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

The direct path is about 132.9 miles (213.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.9 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 12:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.95 one way or $39.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Chenoa

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

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

RAIL

Pontiac station

17 mi away
721 West Washington St.
RAIL

Uptown Station

34 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.
RAIL

Dwight station

46 mi away
119 West Main St.
RAIL

Gilman

61 mi away
US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Joliet and Williamsville. Straight-line distance: 132.91 mi (213.9 km).

Joliet

#1 Joliet

The second most populous city in Will County, Illinois.

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

#2 Williamsville

Village in the United States

Population1,490
Coordinates39.9542200, -89.5487100
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: Joliet (-88.0834, 41.52519)
End: Williamsville (-89.54871, 39.95422)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 241 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.29 gal
20.02 L · about $19.95
Round trip
$39.90
10.58 gal · 40.04 L
Estimated CO2
47 kg one way
Round trip: 94 kg / 207 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.95 $39.90
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.50 $45.00
Premium $4.65 $24.62 $49.24
Diesel $5.30 $28.06 $56.12

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Joliet and Williamsville. The current time is 06:37:10.

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.