Origin
Joliet, IL
Morning in Joliet on Friday
Local time
10:03 AM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Joliet, IL to Saint Anne, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 14m
Distance
49.2 mi
79 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 9m
★
6 AM
1h 14m
8 AM
1h 26m
10 AM
1h 18m
12 PM
1h 17m
3 PM
1h 19m
5 PM
1h 26m
8 PM
1h 11m
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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Saint Anne, IL
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Trip Overview
Joliet, IL to Saint Anne, IL is 49.2 miles and takes about 1h 14m via South La Grange Road and I 57, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Midwest region, specifically connecting two points in Illinois. Expect a fairly direct trip with a significant portion on local roads, making it a straightforward, same-day excursion. You'll likely find it a practical way to travel between these two locations without significant detours or lengthy time commitments.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 14m. Total distance: 49.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (29%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
This route is characterized as a 'Turn-heavy local drive,' meaning you'll encounter frequent turns and navigate through local road networks for a good portion of the journey. Only 29% of the drive is on highways. The longest continuous stretch you'll experience is 10.1 miles on South La Grange Road. This suggests a drive where you'll be actively managing navigation and potentially encountering varying speed limits as you transition between different types of roads, rather than a steady cruise on a single highway.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South La Grange Road is the longest continuous segment at about 10.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 early in the drive near US 6; IL 53 / Ottawa 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 14m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 6; IL 53 / Ottawa Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (US 52 / Doris Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (US 52 / Gardner Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 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
4
1.4 mi into trip
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~3m in
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US 52 / Doris Avenue
Turn left onto US 52 / Doris Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
1.6 mi into trip
|
~4m in
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US 52 / Gardner Street
Turn right onto US 52 / Gardner Street
Navigation decision point
4
18.8 mi into trip
|
~30m in
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US 45; US 52 / South La Grange Road
Turn right onto US 45; US 52 / South La Grange Road
Navigation decision point
6
35.8 mi into trip
|
~52m in
Take the exit toward IL 17: Kankakee, Momence
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 312
Toward IL 17: Kankakee, Momence
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 Saint Anne, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Momence along the way.
Momence
35.8 mi in
|
~52m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South La Grange Road | 10.1 mi | 13m |
| South State Route 1 | 6.7 mi | 10m |
| I 57 | 6.1 mi | 6m |
| East Court Street | 5.9 mi | 8m |
| Manhattan Road | 5.3 mi | 8m |
| South Cedar Road | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| West North Street | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| South State Street | 1.9 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
South La Grange Road
— 10.1 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Joliet, IL and Saint Anne, 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
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Chicago Street
5
Turn left onto US 52
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Doris Avenue
6
Turn right onto US 52
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Gardner Street
7
Continue on US 52
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Manhattan Road
8
Continue on US 52
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Manhattan Road
9
Continue on US 52
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
West North Street
10
Continue on US 52
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
South State Street
11
Continue on US 52
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
US Route 52
12
Continue on US 52
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
South Cedar Road
13
Continue on US 52
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
West Arsenal Road
14
Continue on US 52
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
West Joliet Road
15
Turn right onto US 45; US 52
10 mi
·
13 min
·
South La Grange Road
16
Turn left onto Bourbonnais Parkway
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
Bourbonnais Parkway
17
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Toward I-57 South: Kankakee
18
Merge onto I 57
6.1 mi
·
6 min
·
I 57
19
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 312
Toward IL 17: Kankakee, Momence
20
Turn straight onto IL 17
5.9 mi
·
8 min
·
East Court Street
21
Continue on IL 1
6.7 mi
·
10 min
·
South State Route 1
22
Continue on IL 1
396 ft
·
12 sec
·
North Dixie Highway
23
Turn left onto West Station Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Station Street
24
Turn right onto South Chicago Avenue
10 ft
·
0 sec
·
South Chicago Avenue
25
Arrive at destination
South Chicago Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 24.6 mi from Joliet, IL · 38m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.6 miles from Joliet, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Saint Anne, IL
The final approach into Saint Anne, IL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.69 one way
$15.38 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $8.45 | $16.89 |
| premium | $4.89 | $9.47 | $18.94 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.86 | $21.73 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.8 | 0 | $5.17 | $2.36 |
| Efficient EV | 12.3 | 0 | $4.31 | $1.97 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.7 | 0 | $6.89 | $3.15 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
Saint Anne, IL
Morning in Saint Anne on Friday
Local time
10:03 AM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
72°F
Manhattan, IL
25 mi in
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 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 14m 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 Saint Anne, IL covers 49.2 miles and takes about 1h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South La Grange Road, South State Route 1, I 57. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 24.6 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 $7.69 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.
This is a straightforward 1h 14m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 6; IL 53 / Ottawa Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (US 52 / Doris Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (US 52 / Gardner Street): Navigation decision point.
On the drive from Joliet, IL to Saint Anne, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Momence along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Pullman National Historical Park.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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