Origin
Joliet, IL
Night in Joliet on Thursday
Local time
11:51 PM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Joliet, IL to Channahon, IL
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
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.
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
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
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.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Channahon Road is the longest continuous segment at about 5.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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.
Critical Maneuvers
3 of 3 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 6; IL 53 / Ottawa Street
Turn right onto US 6; IL 53 / Ottawa Street
Navigation decision point
3
0.7 mi into trip
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~1m in
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US 6; US 52 / McDonough Street
Turn right onto US 6; US 52 / McDonough Street
Navigation decision point
3
1.2 mi into trip
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~3m in
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US 6 / Railroad Street
Turn left onto US 6 / Railroad Street
Navigation decision point
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
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
Night in Channahon on Thursday
Local time
11:51 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Joliet, IL to Channahon, IL covers 10.7 miles and takes about 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Channahon Road, West Eames Street, Railroad Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.4 miles from Joliet, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.67 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Joliet, IL to Channahon, IL is easy. At 18m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
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.
The route from Joliet, IL to Channahon, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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