How far is Savoy, IL from Joliet, IL?

The driving distance from Savoy, IL to Joliet, IL is about 120.8 miles (194.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 102 miles (164.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 15m 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
120.77 mi
02h 07m
Flight
101.98 mi
164.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
101.98 mi
Kilometers
164.12 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
120.77 mi
Kilometers
194.36 km
Drive Time
02h 07m

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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 02h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Joliet
Thu, Apr 23, 3:26 AM CDT
Return by in Savoy
Thu, Apr 23, 5:34 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Savoy
2026-04-23T01:18
Arrive Joliet
Thu, Apr 23, 3:26 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:08 AM to 12:08 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Savoy
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Danforth
IL

Township in Iroquois County, Illinois

From Savoy
60.3 mi
01h 03m
To Joliet
60.5 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 23 mph S
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    34 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Dunlap Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · North Dunlap Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Curtis Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · West Curtis Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward I 57 North: Kankakee

    1977 ft · 48 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    86.3 mi · 1 hr 33 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Bourbonnais Parkway

    2050 ft · 42 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Bourbonnais Parkway

    3273 ft · 1 min · Bourbonnais Parkway

  8. 8

    Turn right

    10.1 mi · 14 min

  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 Savoy and Joliet.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
24 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 57 North
86.7 mi · 72%
Manhattan Road
5.29 mi · 4%
West Joliet Road
4.38 mi · 4%
West Curtis Road
2.75 mi · 2%
West North Street
2.25 mi · 2%
South State Street
1.92 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 57 North

Merge slight left

86.3 mi · 01h 33m

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
02h 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.8 mi
102 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Danforth
01h 03m from Savoy
Leave By
2:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Savoy 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 Savoy to Joliet?

The road trip is about 120.8 miles (194.4 km) and usually takes 02h 07m 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?

Danforth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.3 miles from Savoy and 60.5 miles from Joliet.

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

The direct path is about 102 miles (164.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.8 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 2:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.06 one way or $32.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Danforth

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

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

RAIL

Gilman

7 mi away
US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St.
RAIL

Kankakee

35 mi away
199 South East Ave.
RAIL

Dwight station

48 mi away
119 West Main St.
RAIL

Pontiac station

56 mi away
721 West Washington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Savoy and Joliet. Straight-line distance: 101.98 mi (164.12 km).

Savoy

#1 Savoy

Town

Population8,364
Coordinates40.0547500, -88.2517200
Altitude224
CountryUnited States
Joliet

#2 Joliet

The second most populous city in Will County, Illinois.

Population85,583
Coordinates41.5251900, -88.0834000
Altitude165
CountryUnited States
Start: West Church Street (-88.251726, 40.054493)
End: (-88.083409, 41.525419)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 194 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.26 gal
16.13 L · about $16.06
Round trip
$32.13
8.52 gal · 32.26 L
Estimated CO2
37.9 kg one way
Round trip: 75.7 kg / 167 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.06 $32.13
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.12 $36.24
Premium $4.65 $19.83 $39.65
Diesel $5.30 $22.60 $45.19

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 Savoy and Joliet. The current time is 01:18:56.

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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.