How far is Matteson, IL from Joliet, IL?
The driving distance from Matteson, IL to Joliet, IL is about 26.3 miles (42.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.2 miles (30.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Halfway Point
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City in Illinois, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Matteson and Joliet.
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Start on Governors Highway
762 ft · 20 sec · Governors Highway
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Turn left onto Lincoln Highway
4 mi · 7 min · Lincoln Highway
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Continue on West Lincoln Highway
9 mi · 14 min · West Lincoln Highway
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Continue on East Maple Street
1471 ft · 27 sec · East Maple Street
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Continue on West Lincoln Highway
135 m · 9 sec · West Lincoln Highway
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Continue on West Maple Street
2.1 mi · 4 min · West Maple Street
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Continue on Lincoln Highway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Lincoln Highway
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Continue on Cass Street
2.2 mi · 5 min · Cass Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Cass Street
1337 ft · 49 sec · Cass Street
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Turn left onto Ottawa Street
865 ft · 31 sec · Ottawa Street
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Turn right
34 m · 8 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 Matteson and Joliet.
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.
West Lincoln Highway
Continue on West Lincoln Highway
8.95 mi · 00h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Matteson 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 Matteson to Joliet?
The road trip is about 26.3 miles (42.4 km) and usually takes 00h 32m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Mokena is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.9 miles from Matteson and 16.4 miles from Joliet.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.2 miles (30.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.51 one way or $7.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Matteson and Mostly Sunny near Joliet.
Stop Ideas Near Mokena
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 Mokena.
Joliet Transportation Center
Homewood
Summit
Dyer station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Matteson and Joliet. Straight-line distance: 19.21 mi (30.92 km).
#1 Matteson
Village in United States of America
| Population | 19,322 |
| Coordinates | 41.5039200, -87.7131000 |
| Altitude | 211 |
| 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: (-88.083409, 41.525419)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 42 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.51 | $7.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.96 | $7.91 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.33 | $8.66 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.93 | $9.87 |
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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