Origin
Joliet, IL
Late night in Joliet on Tuesday
Local time
4:37 AM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Joliet, IL to Channahon, IL
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
18m
Distance
10.7 mi
17 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 17m
★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 22m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 22m
8 PM
0h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Joliet, IL
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Channahon, IL
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Trip Overview
This short 10.7-mile drive between Joliet and Channahon, Illinois, is a quick 18-minute trip that's perfect for a day trip. Since it's entirely within the Midwest region and the state of Illinois, you won't be crossing any major geographical or state lines. Expect a low fuel cost of around $2 for this journey. With no designated stops and a turn-heavy local feel, this route is best suited for a direct transit rather than a leisurely exploration. It's a straightforward local drive that gets you from point A to point B efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Channahon Road | 5.3 mi | 7m |
| West Eames Street | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| Railroad Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| McDonough Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Ottawa Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Chicago Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Channahon Road
— 5.3 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Joliet, IL and Channahon, IL.
1
Start on this road
111 ft
·
10 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto US 6; IL 53
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Ottawa Street
3
Continue on US 6; IL 53
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Ottawa Street
4
Continue on US 6; IL 53
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Chicago Street
5
Turn right onto US 6; US 52
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
McDonough Street
6
Turn left onto US 6
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Railroad Street
7
Continue on US 6
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Channahon Road
Use the left lane.
8
Continue on US 6
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
West Eames Street
9
Arrive at destination
US 6
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 1.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 6; IL 53 / Ottawa Street
Turn right onto US 6; IL 53 / Ottawa Street
Navigation decision point
3
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 6; US 52 / McDonough Street
Turn right onto US 6; US 52 / McDonough Street
Navigation decision point
3
1.2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
US 6 / Railroad Street
Turn left onto US 6 / Railroad Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.67 one way
$3.35 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.84 | $3.67 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.06 | $4.12 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.36 | $4.72 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.12 | $0.51 |
| Efficient EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.94 | $0.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.50 | $0.68 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Channahon, IL
Late night in Channahon on Tuesday
Local time
4:37 AM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
18m 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?
This route is characterized by its frequent turns, making it a 'turn-heavy local drive.' With a 0% highway share, you'll be navigating local roads for the entire 10.7 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 5.3 miles on Channahon Road. You'll primarily be on Channahon Road, West Eames Street, and Railroad Street, experiencing a typical local road environment with varying speed limits and intersections throughout the drive. It's a route where paying attention to turns is key.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.3 mi on Channahon Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 6; IL 53 / Ottawa Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Joliet, IL to Channahon, IL is easy. At 18m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 6; IL 53 / Ottawa Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (US 6; US 52 / McDonough Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (US 6 / Railroad Street): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Starting 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 18m. Total distance: 10.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.3 miles on Channahon Road. 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: near the start (US 6; IL 53 / Ottawa Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (US 6; US 52 / McDonough Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (US 6 / Railroad Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Pullman National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Channahon, 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 NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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