How far is Mahomet, IL from Joliet, IL?

The driving distance from Mahomet, IL to Joliet, IL is about 119.2 miles (191.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 93.4 miles (150.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 08m 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
119.21 mi
02h 04m
Flight
93.4 mi
150.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
93.4 mi
Kilometers
150.32 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
119.21 mi
Kilometers
191.85 km
Drive Time
02h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Joliet
Tue, May 5, 3:40 AM CDT
Return by in Mahomet
Tue, May 5, 5:44 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mahomet
2026-05-05T01:36
Arrive Joliet
Tue, May 5, 3:40 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:04 AM to 12:04 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:22 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mahomet
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
Danforth
IL

Township in Iroquois County, Illinois

From Mahomet
59.3 mi
01h 02m
To Joliet
59.9 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 16 mph WSW
Destination
55°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    1270 ft · 1 min · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Lombard Street

    1152 ft · 36 sec · North Lombard Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward I 74 East: Champaign

    1364 ft · 33 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    6.3 mi · 7 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 57: Chicago, Memphis

    1869 ft · 35 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 57 North: Chicago

    1.1 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    80.5 mi · 1 hr 26 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Bourbonnais Parkway

    2050 ft · 42 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Bourbonnais Parkway

    3273 ft · 1 min · Bourbonnais Parkway

  10. 10

    Turn right

    10.1 mi · 14 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West Joliet Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West Joliet Road

  12. 12

    Continue on West Arsenal Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · West Arsenal Road

  13. 13

    Continue on West Joliet Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · West Joliet Road

  14. 14

    Continue on US Route 52

    1.2 mi · 2 min · US Route 52

  15. 15

    Continue on South State Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · South State Street

  16. 16

    Continue on West North Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · West North Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Manhattan Road

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Manhattan Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Manhattan Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Manhattan Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Gardner Street

    1482 ft · 41 sec · Gardner Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Doris Avenue

    686 ft · 16 sec · Doris Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto South Chicago Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · South Chicago Street

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on Chicago Street

    83 m · 13 sec · Chicago Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto West Washington Street

    771 ft · 25 sec · West Washington Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Joliet Street

    158 m · 18 sec · Joliet Street

  25. 25

    Turn right

    83 m · 20 sec

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 57 North
81.2 mi · 68%
I 74 East
6.53 mi · 5%
Manhattan Road
5.29 mi · 4%
West Joliet Road
4.38 mi · 4%
West North Street
2.25 mi · 2%
South State Street
1.92 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 57 North

Merge slight left

80.5 mi · 01h 26m

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 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.8 mi
93.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Danforth
01h 02m from Mahomet
Leave By
2:22 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Mahomet and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Joliet.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 119.2 miles (191.9 km) and usually takes 02h 04m 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?

Danforth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.3 miles from Mahomet and 59.9 miles from Joliet.

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

The direct path is about 93.4 miles (150.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.8 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 2:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.88 one way or $31.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Mahomet and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Joliet.

Stop Ideas Near Danforth

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

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

RAIL

Gilman

7 mi away
US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St.
RAIL

Kankakee

35 mi away
199 South East Ave.
RAIL

Dwight station

48 mi away
119 West Main St.
RAIL

Pontiac station

56 mi away
721 West Washington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mahomet and Joliet. Straight-line distance: 93.4 mi (150.32 km).

Mahomet

#1 Mahomet

Village in Illinois, United States

Population8,968
Coordinates40.1953100, -88.4042200
Altitude223
CountryUnited States
Joliet

#2 Joliet

The second most populous city in Will County, Illinois.

Population85,583
Coordinates41.5251900, -88.0834000
Altitude165
CountryUnited States
Start: East Main Street (-88.404217, 40.195315)
End: (-88.083409, 41.525419)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 192 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.21 gal
15.92 L · about $15.88
Round trip
$31.75
8.42 gal · 31.84 L
Estimated CO2
37.4 kg one way
Round trip: 74.8 kg / 165 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.88 $31.75
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.91 $35.81
Premium $4.65 $19.59 $39.19
Diesel $5.30 $22.33 $44.66

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Mahomet and Joliet. The current time is 01:36:00.

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.