How far is Mazon, IL from Joliet, IL?

The driving distance from Mazon, IL to Joliet, IL is about 31.6 miles (50.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.2 miles (42.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
31.56 mi
00h 38m
Flight
26.23 mi
42.21 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.23 mi
Kilometers
42.21 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.56 mi
Kilometers
50.79 km
Drive Time
00h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Joliet
Wed, Apr 22, 10:07 PM CDT
Return by in Mazon
Wed, Apr 22, 10:46 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mazon
2026-04-22T21:28
Arrive Joliet
Wed, Apr 22, 10:07 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:39 AM to 7:39 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:12 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Mazon
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Aux Sable
IL

Township in Grundy County, Illinois

From Mazon
15.8 mi
00h 19m
To Joliet
15.8 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
77°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    31 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    32 m · 15 sec

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Street

    10 mi · 12 min · East Street

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Joliet

    1971 ft · 48 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    19.5 mi · 22 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Center Street

    1.3 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Continue on South Center Street

    1401 ft · 38 sec · South Center Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Hickory Street

    1164 ft · 36 sec · Hickory Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto West Jefferson Street

    1572 ft · 52 sec · West Jefferson Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Joliet Street

    53 m · 7 sec · Joliet Street

  11. 11

    Turn right

    83 m · 20 sec

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 80 East
19.8 mi · 63%
East Street
10 mi · 32%
Center Street
0.8 mi · 3%
West Jefferson Street
0.3 mi · 1%
South Center Street
0.27 mi · 1%
Hickory Street
0.22 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 80 East

Merge slight left

19.5 mi · 00h 22m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 38m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.4 mi
26.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Aux Sable
00h 19m from Mazon
Leave By
7:12 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Mazon and Sunny near Joliet.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 31.6 miles (50.8 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?

Aux Sable is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.8 miles from Mazon and 15.8 miles from Joliet.

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

The direct path is about 26.2 miles (42.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 7:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.19 one way or $8.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Aux Sable

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

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

RAIL

Joliet Transportation Center

25 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street
RAIL

Plano

34 mi away
101 West Main Street
RAIL

Dwight station

35 mi away
119 West Main St.
RAIL

Naperville

45 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mazon and Joliet. Straight-line distance: 26.23 mi (42.21 km).

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#1 Mazon

Village in the United States

Population1,860
Coordinates41.2414200, -88.4195100
Altitude179
CountryUnited States
Joliet

#2 Joliet

The second most populous city in Will County, Illinois.

Population85,583
Coordinates41.5251900, -88.0834000
Altitude165
CountryUnited States
Start: Mazon (-88.41951, 41.24142)
End: Joliet (-88.0834, 41.52519)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 51 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.11 gal
4.22 L · about $4.19
Round trip
$8.37
2.22 gal · 8.44 L
Estimated CO2
9.9 kg one way
Round trip: 19.7 kg / 43 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.19 $8.37
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.72 $9.44
Premium $4.65 $5.17 $10.33
Diesel $5.30 $5.89 $11.77

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Mazon and Joliet. The current time is 21:28:27.

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.