Origin
Monee, IL
Evening in Monee on Thursday
Local time
7:04 PM
CDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Monee, IL to Joliet, IL
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
38m
Distance
22.7 mi
37 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Monee, IL
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Joliet, IL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Monee, IL to Joliet, IL covers 22.7 miles and takes about 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Manhattan-Monee Road, Manhattan Road, West Monee Manhattan Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.1 miles on West Manhattan-Monee Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.55 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 22.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 38m drive with frequent turns across 22.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Manhattan-Monee Road is the longest continuous segment at about 8.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West Court 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 22.7 miles you will encounter 9 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 (West Court Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (South Egyptian Trail): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.7 miles (CH 21 / West Monee Manhattan Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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West Court Street
Turn right onto West Court Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
South Egyptian Trail
Enter roundabout onto South Egyptian Trail
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
0.7 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
CH 21 / West Monee Manhattan Road
Turn left onto CH 21 / West Monee Manhattan Road
Navigation decision point
4
21 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
US 52 / Doris Avenue
Turn left onto US 52 / Doris Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
22.6 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
Joliet Street
Turn right onto Joliet Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Manhattan-Monee Road | 8.1 mi | 11m |
| Manhattan Road | 5.3 mi | 8m |
| West Monee Manhattan Road | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| East North Street | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| South Chicago Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| South Egyptian Trail | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| West Court Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Gardner Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
West Manhattan-Monee Road
— 8.1 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Monee, IL and Joliet, IL.
1
Start on South Linden Avenue
45 ft
·
4 sec
·
South Linden Avenue
2
Turn right onto West Court Street
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
West Court Street
3
Enter roundabout onto South Egyptian Trail
31 ft
·
0 sec
·
South Egyptian Trail
4
Continue on South Egyptian Trail
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South Egyptian Trail
5
Turn left onto CH 21
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
West Monee Manhattan Road
6
Continue on CH 6
8.1 mi
·
11 min
·
West Manhattan-Monee Road
7
Continue on East North Street
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
East North Street
8
Continue on US 52
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Manhattan Road
9
Turn left onto US 52
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Manhattan Road
10
Continue on US 52
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Gardner Street
11
Turn left onto US 52
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Doris Avenue
12
Turn right onto US 52; IL 53
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
South Chicago Street
13
Keep slight right at fork onto US 6; IL 53
272 ft
·
12 sec
·
Chicago Street
14
Turn left onto West Washington Street
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
West Washington Street
15
Turn right onto Joliet Street
520 ft
·
18 sec
·
Joliet Street
16
Turn right
272 ft
·
19 sec
17
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.55 one way
$7.10 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.90 | $7.79 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.37 | $8.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.01 | $10.02 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.38 | $1.09 |
| Efficient EV | 5.7 | 0 | $1.99 | $0.91 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.18 | $1.45 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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 Thursday
Local time
7:04 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
18 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
38m 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 Monee, IL to Joliet, IL covers 22.7 miles and takes about 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Manhattan-Monee Road, Manhattan Road, West Monee Manhattan Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.4 miles from Monee, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.55 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 22.7 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Court Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (South Egyptian Trail): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.7 miles (CH 21 / West Monee Manhattan Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Monee, IL to Joliet, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Pullman National Historical Park.
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