Origin
Chatsworth, IL
Evening in Chatsworth on Friday
Local time
8:57 PM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Chatsworth, IL to Joliet, IL
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 5, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 36m
Distance
69.2 mi
111 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 29m
★
6 AM
1h 37m
8 AM
1h 51m
10 AM
1h 42m
12 PM
1h 40m
3 PM
1h 42m
5 PM
1h 50m
8 PM
1h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Chatsworth, IL
Stéphane Tendon
Joliet, IL
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Chatsworth, IL to Joliet, IL is 69.2 miles and takes about 1h 36m via I 55 and I 80, with a fuel budget near $11 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Midwest, specifically Illinois, and offers a straightforward drive. It's ideal for a quick hop between these two locations, whether you're moving or just need to get from point A to point B efficiently. The route is primarily on major interstates, making it a practical choice for a simple transit.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
34.6 miles from Chatsworth, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 55m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 55 | 29.7 mi | 32m |
| North 2700 East Road | 22.1 mi | 35m |
| I 80 | 5.1 mi | 6m |
| East 825 North Road | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| South Union Street | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| East 830 North Road | 2 mi | 2m |
| South Center Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| East Walnut Street | 1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 55
— 29.7 mi, about 32m
Traffic on I-55
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 4 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~1,073 veh/hr typical · worst 1,464
Quietest
2 AM
~148 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
7.3×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 73 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chatsworth, IL and Joliet, IL.
1
Start on 4th Street
274 ft
·
14 sec
·
4th Street
2
Turn right onto East Walnut Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
East Walnut Street
3
At end of road, turn right onto US 24
0.3 mi
·
21 sec
·
East 800 N Road
4
Continue on US 24
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
East 830 North Road
5
Continue on US 24
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
East 825 North Road
6
Continue on US 24
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
East Wabash Street
7
Turn right onto IL 47
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Center Street
8
Continue on IL 47
22 mi
·
35 min
·
North 2700 East Road
9
Continue on IL 47
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
South Union Street
10
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Toward I 55 North: Joliet
11
Merge onto I 55
30 mi
·
32 min
·
I 55
12
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 250A
Toward I 80 East: Indiana
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Merge onto I 80
5.1 mi
·
6 min
·
I 80
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 131
Toward Center Street
15
Continue on South Center Street
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
South Center Street
16
Continue on Hickory Street
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Hickory Street
17
Turn right onto US 30
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
West Jefferson Street
18
Turn left onto Joliet Street
174 ft
·
6 sec
·
Joliet Street
19
Turn right
272 ft
·
19 sec
20
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
With a drive time of just under 1.5 hours, this trip is easily completed in a single day, so you have flexibility with your departure time. You can leave anytime, but consider avoiding peak rush hour if you prefer smoother traffic. Since it's a short route with no recommended stops, you won't need to plan for extended breaks. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is around $11; it's always wise to fill up before you leave Chatsworth to ensure you have plenty for the 69.2-mile journey.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 34.6 miles from Chatsworth, IL, or about 55m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 29.7 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 15 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 34.6 miles or 55m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 21m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Joliet, IL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Chatsworth, IL so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Chatsworth, IL
This is one driving day of about 69.2 miles and 1h 36m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Chatsworth, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 55 for about 29.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 34.6 miles from Chatsworth, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 67.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East Walnut Street
Turn right onto East Walnut Street
Navigation decision point
4
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 24 / East 800 N Road
At end of road, turn right onto US 24 / East 800 N Road
Navigation decision point
7
61.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 24m in
Take the exit toward I 80 East: Indiana
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 250A
Toward I 80 East: Indiana
5
62.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 25m in
|
I 80
Merge onto I 80
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
67.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 32m in
Take the exit toward Center Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 131
Toward Center Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.73 one way
$21.46 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.32 | $11.76 | $23.53 |
| premium | $4.93 | $13.43 | $26.85 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $15.25 | $30.51 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.8 | 0 | $7.27 | $3.32 |
| Efficient EV | 17.3 | 0 | $6.06 | $2.77 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.7 | 0 | $9.69 | $4.43 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Joliet, IL
Evening in Joliet on Friday
Local time
8:57 PM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 36m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
About half of this 69.2-mile drive, specifically 50%, is on the highway. You'll experience a longest stretch of 29.7 miles on I 55. The route transitions between interstate cruising and surface roads, so expect some changes in speed and traffic patterns. Given the mix of highway and surface roads, pay attention to merging traffic as you move between the two.
50% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 29.7 mi on I 55.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near East Walnut Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 36m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (East Walnut Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (US 24 / East 800 N Road): Navigation decision point; at 61.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Chatsworth, IL
Full guide →Arriving in Joliet, IL
Full guide →Founded 1833
Joliet is a city in the Chicagoland region of Illinois, a state in the Midwest of the United States of America. It is the largest city and county seat of Will County.
Top landmarks
- • Joliet Union Station — former train station in the United States
- • Christ Episcopal Church — church building in Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
- • Joliet Central High School — public school in Joliet, Illinois
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 36m. Total distance: 69.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (50%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 29.7 miles on I 55. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (East Walnut Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (US 24 / East 800 N Road): Navigation decision point; at 61.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Joliet, IL before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
Was this helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore More
More trips to Joliet, IL
Explore more options from Chatsworth, IL or browse trips ending in Joliet, IL.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse IL road trips.