How far is Manito, IL from Joliet, IL?
The driving distance from Manito, IL to Joliet, IL is about 148.3 miles (238.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 116.6 miles (187.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 52m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 56m.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Manito and Joliet.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manito and Joliet.
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Start on East Market Street
586 ft · 18 sec · East Market Street
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Turn right onto North Adams Street
153 m · 14 sec · North Adams Street
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Continue on Hwy Boulevard North
2344 ft · 1 min · Hwy Boulevard North
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Continue on Manito Road
12.4 mi · 20 min · Manito Road
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Turn left onto South 2nd Street
2 mi · 3 min · South 2nd Street
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Continue on South 3rd Avenue
1502 ft · 30 sec · South 3rd Avenue
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Continue on South 3rd Street
1348 ft · 27 sec · South 3rd Street
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Turn slight right onto IL 29
51 m · 6 sec
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Turn slight right onto Margaret Street
1266 ft · 27 sec · Margaret Street
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Turn left onto North 5th Street
2478 ft · 42 sec · North 5th Street
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Continue on North 8th Street
3002 ft · 51 sec · North 8th Street
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Continue on Radio City Drive
3.5 mi · 5 min · Radio City Drive
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Take the ramp slight right
2974 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
4.8 mi · 5 min
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Merge slight left
27 mi · 29 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, US 51 North: Chicago
1.4 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left
86.7 mi · 1 hr 33 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Indiana
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
5.1 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Center Street
1.3 km · 2 min
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Continue on South Center Street
1401 ft · 38 sec · South Center Street
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Continue on Hickory Street
1164 ft · 36 sec · Hickory Street
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Turn right onto West Jefferson Street
1572 ft · 52 sec · West Jefferson Street
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Turn left onto Joliet Street
53 m · 7 sec · Joliet Street
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Turn right
83 m · 20 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Manito and Joliet.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 55 North
Merge slight left
86.7 mi · 01h 33m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Manito and Mostly Sunny near Joliet.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Manito to Joliet?
The road trip is about 148.3 miles (238.7 km) and usually takes 02h 56m 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 74.1 miles from Manito and 74.2 miles from Joliet.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 116.6 miles (187.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.7 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 12:38 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.72 one way or $39.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Manito and Mostly Sunny near Joliet.
Stop Ideas Near Chenoa
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 Chenoa.
Pontiac station
Uptown Station
Dwight station
Gilman
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Manito and Joliet. Straight-line distance: 116.59 mi (187.64 km).
#1 Manito
Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 1,467 |
| Coordinates | 40.4258700, -89.7792800 |
| Altitude | 151 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Joliet
The second most populous city in Will County, Illinois.
| Population | 85,583 |
| Coordinates | 41.5251900, -88.0834000 |
| Altitude | 165 |
| Country | United States |
End: Joliet (-88.0834, 41.52519)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 239 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 51m |
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 | $19.72 | $39.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $22.24 | $44.49 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $24.34 | $48.68 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $27.74 | $55.48 |
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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