Origin
Manhattan, IL
Morning in Manhattan on Friday
Local time
6:49 AM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Manhattan, IL to Joliet, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 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.
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
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
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.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Manhattan 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. 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.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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
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
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
Morning in Joliet on Friday
Local time
6:49 AM
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Manhattan, IL to Joliet, IL covers 9.7 miles and takes about 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Manhattan Road, West North Street, South Chicago Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4.9 miles from Manhattan, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.52 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 17m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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.
The route from Manhattan, IL to Joliet, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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