How far is Monee, IL from Joliet, IL?

The driving distance from Monee, IL to Joliet, IL is about 31.6 miles (50.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.1 miles (30.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 15m 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
31.66 mi
00h 37m
Flight
19.13 mi
30.78 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.13 mi
Kilometers
30.78 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.66 mi
Kilometers
50.95 km
Drive Time
00h 37m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Joliet
Tue, May 5, 1:40 AM CDT
Return by in Monee
Tue, May 5, 2:18 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Monee
2026-05-05T01:03
Arrive Joliet
Tue, May 5, 1:40 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:38 AM to 7:38 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Monee
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
Manhattan
IL

Village in Illinois

From Monee
11.4 mi
00h 18m
To Joliet
20.3 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NNE
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 Monee and Joliet.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Linden Avenue

    14 m · 4 sec · South Linden Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Court Street

    1714 ft · 55 sec · West Court Street

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Egyptian Trail

    9 m · 1 sec · South Egyptian Trail

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto South Egyptian Trail

    1984 ft · 1 min · South Egyptian Trail

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West Monee Manhattan Road

    3.7 mi · 6 min · West Monee Manhattan Road

  6. 6

    Continue on West Manhattan-Monee Road

    8.1 mi · 11 min · West Manhattan-Monee Road

  7. 7

    Continue on East North Street

    2.9 mi · 6 min · East North Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Manhattan Road

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Manhattan Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Manhattan Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Manhattan Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Gardner Street

    1482 ft · 43 sec · Gardner Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Doris Avenue

    686 ft · 16 sec · Doris Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South Chicago Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · South Chicago Street

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Chicago Street

    83 m · 13 sec · Chicago Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Washington Street

    771 ft · 25 sec · West Washington Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Joliet Street

    158 m · 18 sec · Joliet Street

  16. 16

    Turn right

    83 m · 20 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Monee 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
17 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
53.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Manhattan-Monee Road
8.12 mi · 26%
Manhattan Road
5.29 mi · 17%
West Monee Manhattan Road
3.68 mi · 12%
East North Street
2.91 mi · 9%
South Chicago Street
1.24 mi · 4%
South Egyptian Trail
0.38 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West Manhattan-Monee Road

Continue on West Manhattan-Monee Road

8.12 mi · 00h 11m

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 37m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.5 mi
19.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Manhattan
00h 18m from Monee
Leave By
7:14 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Monee 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 Monee to Joliet?

The road trip is about 31.6 miles (50.9 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?

Manhattan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.4 miles from Monee and 20.3 miles from Joliet.

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

The direct path is about 19.1 miles (30.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.5 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 7:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.22 one way or $8.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Manhattan

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

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

RAIL

Joliet Transportation Center

14 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street
RAIL

Homewood

31 mi away
18015 Park Ave.
RAIL

Kankakee

35 mi away
199 South East Ave.
RAIL

Dyer station

40 mi away
913 Sheffield Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Monee and Joliet. Straight-line distance: 19.13 mi (30.78 km).

Monee

#1 Monee

City in Illinois, United States of America

Population5,029
Coordinates41.4200300, -87.7417100
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
Joliet

#2 Joliet

The second most populous city in Will County, Illinois.

Population85,583
Coordinates41.5251900, -88.0834000
Altitude165
CountryUnited States
Start: South Linden Avenue (-87.741562, 41.420031)
End: (-88.083409, 41.525419)

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
1.12 gal
4.23 L · about $4.22
Round trip
$8.45
2.24 gal · 8.46 L
Estimated CO2
10 kg one way
Round trip: 19.9 kg / 44 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.22 $8.45
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.76 $9.53
Premium $4.65 $5.21 $10.42
Diesel $5.30 $5.94 $11.88

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 Monee and Joliet. The current time is 01:03:14.

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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.