Origin
Manhattan, IL
Evening in Manhattan on Sunday
Local time
8:24 PM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Manhattan, IL to Joliet, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 20, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
17m
Distance
9.7 mi
16 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 16m
★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 21m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 18m
3 PM
0h 19m
5 PM
0h 21m
8 PM
0h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Manhattan, IL
Federico Abis
Joliet, IL
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Trip Overview
This short 9.7-mile drive from Manhattan, IL to Joliet, IL takes about 17 minutes and is easily manageable as a day trip. You'll primarily navigate local roads, with Manhattan Road and South Chicago Street being key to your journey. Since there's no highway driving involved, you can expect a more relaxed pace. With a modest fuel cost of around $2, this trip is very budget-friendly. This route stays within the Midwest region, offering a straightforward connection between two Illinois communities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Manhattan Road | 5.3 mi | 8m |
| West North Street | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| South Chicago Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Gardner Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South State Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Washington Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Doris Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Joliet Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Manhattan Road
— 5.3 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manhattan, IL and Joliet, IL.
1
Start on US 52
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
South State Street
2
Continue on US 52
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
West North Street
3
Continue on US 52
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Manhattan Road
4
Turn left onto US 52
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Manhattan Road
5
Continue on US 52
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Gardner Street
6
Turn left onto US 52
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Doris Avenue
7
Turn right onto US 52; IL 53
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
South Chicago Street
8
Keep slight right at fork onto US 6; IL 53
272 ft
·
12 sec
·
Chicago Street
9
Turn left onto West Washington Street
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
West Washington Street
10
Turn right onto Joliet Street
520 ft
·
18 sec
·
Joliet Street
11
Turn right
272 ft
·
19 sec
12
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 8 and 9.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
8 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
US 52 / Doris Avenue
Turn left onto US 52 / Doris Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
8.1 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
US 52; IL 53 / South Chicago Street
Turn right onto US 52; IL 53 / South Chicago Street
Navigation decision point
4
9.4 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
US 6; IL 53 / Chicago Street
Keep slight right at fork onto US 6; IL 53 / Chicago Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
9.4 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
West Washington Street
Turn left onto West Washington Street
Navigation decision point
5
9.6 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
Joliet Street
Turn right onto Joliet Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.52 one way
$3.03 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.67 | $3.33 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.87 | $3.73 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.14 | $4.28 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.02 | $0.47 |
| Efficient EV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.85 | $0.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.36 | $0.62 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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 Sunday
Local time
8:24 PM
CDT
Current temp
69°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
3 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
17m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with a 0% highway share. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 5.3 miles along Manhattan Road. As you transition from Manhattan to Joliet, the road will feel like a typical local connection rather than a high-speed transit. Be prepared for frequent turns and changes in speed limits as you navigate through communities.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.3 mi on Manhattan Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 8 miles in near US 52 / Doris Avenue.
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 17m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 8 miles (US 52 / Doris Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 8.1 miles (US 52; IL 53 / South Chicago Street): Navigation decision point; at 9.4 miles (US 6; IL 53 / Chicago Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
About the Cities
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 17m. Total distance: 9.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
17m 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 Manhattan 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: at 8 miles (US 52 / Doris Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 8.1 miles (US 52; IL 53 / South Chicago Street): Navigation decision point; at 9.4 miles (US 6; IL 53 / Chicago Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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 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 NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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