How far is Savanna, IL from Joliet, IL?
The driving distance from Savanna, IL to Joliet, IL is about 138.7 miles (223.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 113.8 miles (183.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 31m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 15m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Savanna and Joliet.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Savanna and Joliet.
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Start on Main Street
1523 ft · 43 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Chicago Avenue
24.1 mi · 37 min · Chicago Avenue
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Continue on Chambers Road
10.6 mi · 16 min · Chambers Road
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Continue straight
5.6 mi · 8 min
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Continue on South Il Route 26
107 m · 6 sec · South Il Route 26
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Continue straight
9.3 mi · 15 min
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Turn left
1065 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight left
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
62.2 mi · 1 hr 7 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 31 East, IL 56 East
2953 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto South Lincolnway Street
1904 ft · 56 sec · South Lincolnway Street
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Turn left onto Sullivan Road
1956 ft · 58 sec · Sullivan Road
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Turn right
2.3 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto East New York Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · East New York Street
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Turn slight right
53 m · 6 sec
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Turn slight right onto North Ohio Street
608 ft · 17 sec · North Ohio Street
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Turn left onto East Galena Boulevard
612 ft · 18 sec · East Galena Boulevard
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Continue on Hill Avenue
2.5 mi · 5 min · Hill Avenue
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Turn straight onto Lincoln Highway
7.4 mi · 11 min · Lincoln Highway
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Continue on Wallin Drive
1.6 km · 2 min · Wallin Drive
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Turn left onto West Lockport Street
1.6 km · 2 min · West Lockport Street
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Turn right onto North Division Street
1055 ft · 30 sec · North Division Street
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Turn left onto North Joliet Road
2.5 mi · 5 min · North Joliet Road
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Continue on Plainfield Road
5.2 mi · 11 min · Plainfield Road
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Continue on North Center Street
2358 ft · 1 min · North Center Street
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Turn left onto West Jefferson Street
1945 ft · 1 min · West Jefferson Street
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Turn left onto Joliet Street
53 m · 7 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 Savanna and Joliet.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
62.2 mi · 01h 07m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Savanna and Partly Sunny near Joliet.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Savanna to Joliet?
The road trip is about 138.7 miles (223.2 km) and usually takes 03h 15m 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?
Flagg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.2 miles from Savanna and 69.5 miles from Joliet.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 113.8 miles (183.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.9 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 10:28 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.44 one way or $36.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Savanna and Partly Sunny near Joliet.
Stop Ideas Near Flagg
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 Flagg.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Savanna and Joliet. Straight-line distance: 113.79 mi (183.13 km).
#1 Savanna
Town in Illinois
| Population | 2,777 |
| Coordinates | 42.0944700, -90.1567900 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| 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: Joliet (-88.0834, 41.52519)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 223 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 43m |
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 | $18.44 | $36.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $20.80 | $41.59 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $22.76 | $45.52 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $25.94 | $51.87 |
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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