How far is Mount Pleasant, IL from Joliet, IL?
The driving distance from Mount Pleasant, IL to Joliet, IL is about 319.3 miles (513.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 286.3 miles (460.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 09m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mount Pleasant and Joliet.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Pleasant and Joliet.
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Start on Mt Pleasant Road
3262 ft · 2 min · Mt Pleasant Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 750N
1.2 km · 1 min · 750N
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Continue on 740N
1.3 km · 1 min · 740N
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Continue on 745N
1.6 km · 1 min · 745N
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Continue on 750N
1350 ft · 23 sec · 750N
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Continue on 765N
1.1 mi · 2 min · 765N
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Take the ramp right
1462 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ken Gray Expressway
65.6 mi · 1 hr 11 min · Ken Gray Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Ken Gray Expressway
67.5 mi · 1 hr 13 min · Ken Gray Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 57 North: Chicago
154.9 mi · 2 hr 46 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Bourbonnais Parkway
2050 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto Bourbonnais Parkway
3273 ft · 1 min · Bourbonnais Parkway
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Turn right
10.1 mi · 14 min
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Turn left onto West Joliet Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · West Joliet Road
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Continue on West Arsenal Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · West Arsenal Road
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Continue on West Joliet Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · West Joliet Road
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Continue on US Route 52
1.2 mi · 2 min · US Route 52
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Continue on South State Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · South State Street
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Continue on West North Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · West North Street
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Continue on Manhattan Road
3.1 mi · 4 min · Manhattan Road
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Turn left onto Manhattan Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Manhattan Road
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Continue on Gardner Street
1482 ft · 41 sec · Gardner Street
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Turn left onto Doris Avenue
686 ft · 16 sec · Doris Avenue
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Turn right onto South Chicago Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · South Chicago Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Chicago Street
83 m · 13 sec · Chicago Street
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Turn left onto West Washington Street
771 ft · 25 sec · West Washington Street
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Turn right onto Joliet Street
158 m · 18 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 Mount Pleasant and Joliet.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 57 North
Keep slight left to continue on I 57 North: Chicago
155 mi · 02h 46m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Mount Pleasant 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 Mount Pleasant to Joliet?
The road trip is about 319.3 miles (513.9 km) and usually takes 05h 09m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Mattoon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 161.5 miles from Mount Pleasant and 157.8 miles from Joliet.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 286.3 miles (460.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 33 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:40 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.50 one way or $85.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 100.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms around Mount Pleasant and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Joliet.
Stop Ideas Near Mattoon
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 Mattoon.
Mattoon station
Effingham
Illinois Terminal
Rantoul
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mount Pleasant and Joliet. Straight-line distance: 286.33 mi (460.81 km).
#1 Mount Pleasant
Township of Illinois
| Population | 4,670 |
| Coordinates | 37.4520000, -89.0736900 |
| 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: (-88.083409, 41.525419)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 514 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 59m |
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 | $42.50 | $85.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $47.93 | $95.86 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $52.45 | $104.90 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $59.78 | $119.55 |
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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