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Trip from Joliet, IL to Chatsworth, IL

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 37m

Distance

70.3 mi

113 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 22 min
4 AM
1h 30m ★
6 AM
1h 38m
8 AM
1h 52m
10 AM
1h 43m
12 PM
1h 41m
3 PM
1h 44m
5 PM
1h 52m
8 PM
1h 33m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Joliet, IL

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Downtown Chatsworth, IL, IL

Chatsworth, IL

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Trip Overview

This 70.3-mile drive from Joliet, IL, to Chatsworth, IL, is easily manageable within a single day, taking approximately 1 hour and 37 minutes. Primarily utilizing I-55 and I-80, with a segment on North 2700 East Road, it offers a straightforward journey through the Midwest. With a fuel cost estimated at $11, this trip is quite budget-friendly for a day excursion. While there are no designated stops in the data, the relatively short duration means you can be flexible with your timing and any spontaneous detours you might consider. This route is a simple, no-fuss connection between two points in Illinois.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

35.2 miles from Joliet, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 41m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 55 30 mi 32m
North 2700 East Road 22.1 mi 35m
I 80 6.4 mi 7m
East 825 North Road 2.7 mi 3m
East 830 North Road 2 mi 2m
IL 47 1.6 mi 2m
North Union Street 1.3 mi 2m
West Walnut Street 1 mi 2m
Longest stretch: I 55 — 30 mi, about 32m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Joliet, IL and Chatsworth, 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

0.4 mi · 1 min · Chicago Street
5

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 41 sec
Toward I 80 West: Moline, Rock Island
6

Merge onto I 80

6.4 mi · 7 min · I 80
Use the right lane.
7

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 54 sec
Exit 126A Toward I 55 South: Saint Louis
8

Merge onto I 55

30 mi · 32 min · I 55
Use the right lane.
9

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 31 sec
Exit 220 Toward IL 47: Morris, Dwight Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Turn left onto IL 47

1.6 mi · 2 min · IL 47
11

Turn left onto IL 47

1.3 mi · 2 min · North Union Street
12

Continue on IL 47

22 mi · 35 min · North 2700 East Road
13

Continue on IL 47

0.8 mi · 1 min · North Center Street
14

Turn left onto US 24

0.3 mi · 43 sec · East Wabash Street
15

Continue on US 24

2.7 mi · 3 min · East 825 North Road
16

Continue on US 24

2.0 mi · 2 min · East 830 North Road
17

Continue on US 24

0.3 mi · 24 sec · East 800 N Road
18

Turn left onto West Walnut Street

1.0 mi · 2 min · West Walnut Street
19

Turn left onto 4th Street

274 ft · 12 sec · 4th Street
20

Arrive at destination

4th Street

Trip Plan

Given the 1 hour and 37-minute duration, this route is perfectly suited for a day trip. You can depart Joliet at your convenience, perhaps aiming to avoid the busiest commuter times on I-55. Since there are no specific recommended stops, you have the flexibility to take breaks as needed. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the longest stretch on I-55, as services can be spaced out on interstates. The estimated fuel cost of $11 makes this an economical journey, so you won't need to worry much about budget for gas.

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 35.2 miles from Joliet, IL, or about 41m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 30 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 19m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 35.2 miles or 41m 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 19m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Chatsworth, IL than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Joliet, IL so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Joliet, IL

This is one driving day of about 70.3 miles and 1h 37m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Joliet, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 55 for about 30 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

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Mid-route town

Meal stop

Diamond, IL

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

Elwood, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Dwight, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 35.2 miles from Joliet, 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.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop

YURA NUNA

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Joliet, Illinois

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 11 am–7 pm

+17792421152

Visit website

3 Rivers Café

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Channahon, Illinois

0.8 mi

DW Diner Express & Liquor Store

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Channahon, Illinois

1.4 mi

Best coffee break

Jitters

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Joliet, Illinois

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route $10 to $20

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+18157400048

Social Butterfly Coffee

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Joliet, Illinois

0.4 mi

Emmys Cafe & Gaming

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Braidwood, Illinois

1.9 mi

YURA NUNA

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Joliet, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–7 pm

+17792421152

Visit website

3 Rivers Café

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

First break 0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Channahon, Illinois

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+18158285110

Visit website

DW Diner Express & Liquor Store

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour $20 to $30

Channahon, Illinois

Hours: 10 am–9 pm

+18153354448

Visit website

Sushi Ya

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

First break 1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $20 to $30

Joliet, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–3 pm

+18157303838

Visit website

Louie's Waffle House

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour Inexpensiv

Joliet, Illinois

Hours: 6 am–9 pm

+18157226716

Visit website

Merichka's Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $20 to $30

Crest Hill, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+18157239371

Visit website

Silver Spoon

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Joliet, Illinois

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+18157256202

Visit website

Big Apple Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Joliet, Illinois

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+18156305783

Visit website

Jitters

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route $10 to $20

Joliet, Illinois

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+18157400048

Social Butterfly Coffee

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Joliet, Illinois

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+18152009829

Visit website

Emmys Cafe & Gaming

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Early stretch 1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour

Braidwood, Illinois

Hours: 8 am–12 pm

+18153905133

Critical Grind Board Game Cafe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10

Shorewood, Illinois

Hours: 9 am–11 pm

+18156304235

Visit website

Kafe De Kasa

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

First break 2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10

Shorewood, Illinois

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+17792421902

Visit website

Bonny's Bistro

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour

Joliet, Illinois

Hours: 9 am–9 pm

+18476271095

Visit website

Emmy's Cafe & Gaming

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Early stretch 3 mi from route ~7 min detour

Coal City, Illinois

Hours: 8 am–12 pm

+18155185375

Kafé De Kasa

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour $1 to $10

Crest Hill, Illinois

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+18156303694

Visit website

The Wine Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $20 to $30

Wilmington, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–12 pm

+18154769009

Visit website

Dock Rotz Tavern

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~10 min detour

First break 4 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20

Minooka, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+18154672200

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 10

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 38 — 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

5
1.1 mi into trip | ~2m in | I 80

Merge onto I 80

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
5
7.6 mi into trip | ~10m in

Take the exit toward I 55 South: Saint Louis

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 126A Toward I 55 South: Saint Louis
5
7.9 mi into trip | ~11m in | I 55

Merge onto I 55

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
8
38 mi into trip | ~44m in

Take the exit toward IL 47: Morris, Dwight

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 220 Toward IL 47: Morris, Dwight

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$10.99 one way

$21.98 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 25 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $12.07 $24.13
premium $4.89 $13.53 $27.06
diesel $5.61 $15.52 $31.04

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: 24.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 21.1 0 $7.38 $3.37
Efficient EV 17.6 0 $6.15 $2.81
EV Truck/SUV 28.1 0 $9.84 $4.50

Gas CO2

25 kg

EV CO2

8 kg (68% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026

Origin

Joliet, IL

Late night in Joliet on Tuesday

Local time

4:16 AM

CDT

Current temp

44°F

Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 15 to 25 mph 95% chance Live forecast

Tornado Warning

Tornado Warning issued April 17 at 7:10PM CDT until April 17 at 7:30PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL

Tornado Warning

Tornado Warning issued April 17 at 7:09PM CDT until April 17 at 7:45PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Destination

Chatsworth, IL

Late night in Chatsworth on Tuesday

Local time

4:16 AM

CDT

Current temp

67°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

23 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 37m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Pullman National Historical Park

Pullman National Historical Park

National Historical Park

In a growing Chicago neighborhood, diverse people and stories intertwined. All were seeking opportunity. Some succeeded. Others were limited—by race, gender, or economic status. Their stories came tog...

27 mi from route ~68 min detour Free
Caution: Road Construction Near the Park
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a mixed drive on this route, with 54% of it being highway driving. You'll experience a significant stretch of 30 miles on I-55, offering a chance to maintain a steady pace. The inclusion of I-80 and North 2700 East Road means the drive will transition between faster interstate speeds and potentially more local road conditions. This blend of highway and secondary roads provides a dynamic driving experience, moving you efficiently through the Illinois landscape.

54% 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: 30 mi on I 55.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 6; IL 53 / Ottawa Street.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 70.3 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 6; IL 53 / Ottawa Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (I 80): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Joliet, IL to Chatsworth, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Dwight along the way.

Dwight

38 mi in | ~44m

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 1h 37m. Total distance: 70.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 37m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (54%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 30 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: near the start (US 6; IL 53 / Ottawa Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (I 80): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

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 Chatsworth, 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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