How far is Momence, IL from Joliet, IL?

The driving distance from Momence, IL to Joliet, IL is about 43.1 miles (69.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33 miles (53.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 59m 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
43.09 mi
00h 59m
Flight
33.01 mi
53.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.01 mi
Kilometers
53.12 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.09 mi
Kilometers
69.35 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Joliet
Sat, May 30, 10:21 AM CDT
Return by in Momence
Sat, May 30, 11:20 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Momence
2026-05-30T09:21
Arrive Joliet
Sat, May 30, 10:21 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Momence
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Manteno
IL

City in Illinois, United States of America

From Momence
23.5 mi
00h 29m
To Joliet
19.6 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph ENE
Destination
83°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Dixie Highway

    5.8 mi · 9 min · North Dixie Highway

  2. 2

    Continue on South Main Street

    1335 ft · 40 sec · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Taylor Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · East Taylor Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto County Road East 1241 North

    3.9 mi · 6 min · County Road East 1241 North

  5. 5

    Turn sharp left onto East 12000N Road

    1037 ft · 16 sec · East 12000N Road

  6. 6

    Continue on West County Line Road

    9.5 mi · 13 min · West County Line Road

  7. 7

    Continue on East 12000N Road

    3.7 mi · 5 min · East 12000N Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto South La Grange Road

    4 mi · 6 min · South La Grange Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West Joliet Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West Joliet Road

  10. 10

    Continue on West Arsenal Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · West Arsenal Road

  11. 11

    Continue on West Joliet Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · West Joliet Road

  12. 12

    Continue on US Route 52

    1.2 mi · 2 min · US Route 52

  13. 13

    Continue on South State Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · South State Street

  14. 14

    Continue on West North Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · West North Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Manhattan Road

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Manhattan Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Manhattan Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Manhattan Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Gardner Street

    1482 ft · 43 sec · Gardner Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Doris Avenue

    686 ft · 16 sec · Doris Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto South Chicago Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · South Chicago Street

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Chicago Street

    83 m · 13 sec · Chicago Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto West Washington Street

    771 ft · 25 sec · West Washington Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Joliet Street

    158 m · 18 sec · Joliet Street

  23. 23

    Turn right

    83 m · 20 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Momence 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
24 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
55.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West County Line Road
9.48 mi · 22%
North Dixie Highway
5.77 mi · 13%
Manhattan Road
5.29 mi · 12%
West Joliet Road
4.38 mi · 10%
South La Grange Road
4.03 mi · 9%
County Road East 1241 North
3.91 mi · 9%
Longest Stretch

West County Line Road

Continue on West County Line Road

9.48 mi · 00h 13m

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
00h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.1 mi
33 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Manteno
00h 29m from Momence
Leave By
4:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Momence 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 Momence to Joliet?

The road trip is about 43.1 miles (69.4 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?

Manteno is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.5 miles from Momence and 19.6 miles from Joliet.

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

The direct path is about 33 miles (53.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.73 one way or $11.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Manteno

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

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

RAIL

Kankakee

15 mi away
199 South East Ave.
RAIL

Homewood

37 mi away
18015 Park Ave.
RAIL

Joliet Transportation Center

37 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street
RAIL

Dyer station

38 mi away
913 Sheffield Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Momence and Joliet. Straight-line distance: 33.01 mi (53.12 km).

Momence

#1 Momence

City in Kankakee County, Illinois, United States

Population3,049
Coordinates41.1667000, -87.6628100
Altitude191
CountryUnited States
Joliet

#2 Joliet

The second most populous city in Will County, Illinois.

Population85,583
Coordinates41.5251900, -88.0834000
Altitude165
CountryUnited States
Start: North Dixie Highway (-87.662796, 41.1667)
End: (-88.083409, 41.525419)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 69 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.52 gal
5.76 L · about $5.73
Round trip
$11.46
3.04 gal · 11.52 L
Estimated CO2
13.5 kg one way
Round trip: 27 kg / 60 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.73 $11.46
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.46 $12.93
Premium $4.65 $7.07 $14.15
Diesel $5.30 $8.06 $16.12

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Momence and Joliet. The current time is 09:21:46.

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.