Origin
Saint Anne, IL
Late night in Saint Anne on Friday
Local time
5:33 AM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Saint Anne, 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
1h 15m
Distance
49.9 mi
80 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 10m
★
6 AM
1h 16m
8 AM
1h 28m
10 AM
1h 20m
12 PM
1h 19m
3 PM
1h 20m
5 PM
1h 27m
8 PM
1h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Saint Anne, IL
Sami Aksu
Joliet, IL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Saint Anne, IL to Joliet, IL covers 49.9 miles and takes about 1h 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 45, South State Route 1, I 57 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.1 miles on US 45. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.80 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 15m. Total distance: 49.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (62%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 15m highway drive covering 49.9 miles, with most of the trip on US 45 and South State Route 1. The longest continuous stretch is about 10.1 miles on US 45.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 45 is the longest continuous segment at about 10.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 45 and South State Route 1. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West Station 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 49.9 miles you will encounter 14 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 Station Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (IL 1 / North Dixie Highway): Navigation decision point; at 13.1 miles: Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 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
|
West Station Street
Turn left onto West Station Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
IL 1 / North Dixie Highway
At end of road, turn right onto IL 1 / North Dixie Highway
Navigation decision point
4
13.1 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Take the ramp toward I-57 North: Chicago
Navigation decision point
Toward I-57 North: Chicago
5
19.8 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Take the exit toward Bourbonnais Parkway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 318
Toward Bourbonnais Parkway
5
49.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m in
|
Joliet Street
Turn right onto Joliet Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 45 | 10.1 mi | 13m |
| South State Route 1 | 6.7 mi | 9m |
| I 57 | 6.4 mi | 6m |
| IL 17 | 5.8 mi | 8m |
| Manhattan Road | 5.3 mi | 8m |
| West Joliet Road | 4.4 mi | 6m |
| West North Street | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| South State Street | 1.9 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
US 45
— 10.1 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Anne, IL and Joliet, IL.
1
Start on South Chicago Avenue
10 ft
·
5 sec
·
South Chicago Avenue
2
Turn left onto West Station Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Station Street
3
At end of road, turn right onto IL 1
396 ft
·
6 sec
·
North Dixie Highway
4
Continue on IL 1
6.7 mi
·
9 min
·
South State Route 1
5
Turn left onto IL 17
5.8 mi
·
8 min
·
IL 17
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
1 min
Toward I-57 North: Chicago
7
Merge onto I 57
6.4 mi
·
6 min
·
I 57
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 318
Toward Bourbonnais Parkway
9
Turn left onto Bourbonnais Parkway
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Bourbonnais Parkway
10
Turn right onto US 45; US 52
10 mi
·
13 min
·
US 45; US 52
11
Turn left onto US 52
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
West Joliet Road
12
Continue on US 52
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
West Arsenal Road
13
Continue on US 52
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
West Joliet Road
14
Continue on US 52
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
US Route 52
15
Continue on US 52
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
South State Street
16
Continue on US 52
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
West North Street
17
Continue on US 52
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Manhattan Road
18
Turn left onto US 52
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Manhattan Road
19
Continue on US 52
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Gardner Street
20
Turn left onto US 52
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Doris Avenue
21
Turn right onto US 52; IL 53
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
South Chicago Street
22
Keep slight right at fork onto US 6; IL 53
272 ft
·
12 sec
·
Chicago Street
23
Turn left onto West Washington Street
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
West Washington Street
24
Turn right onto Joliet Street
520 ft
·
18 sec
·
Joliet Street
25
Turn right
272 ft
·
19 sec
26
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 24.9 mi from Saint Anne, IL · 36m 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 24.9 miles from Saint Anne, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Joliet, IL
The final approach into Joliet, 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
$7.80 one way
$15.60 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $8.57 | $17.13 |
| premium | $4.89 | $9.60 | $19.21 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.02 | $22.03 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.5 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 | 15 | 0 | $5.24 | $2.40 |
| Efficient EV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.37 | $2.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20 | 0 | $6.99 | $3.19 |
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
Joliet, IL
Late night in Joliet on Friday
Local time
5:33 AM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Partly Cloudy then Widespread Fog
ENE 5 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Dense Fog Advisory
Dense Fog Advisory issued April 16 at 8:07PM CDT until April 17 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Dense Fog Advisory
Dense Fog Advisory issued April 16 at 8:07PM CDT until April 17 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
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
18 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
1h 15m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Saint Anne, IL to Joliet, IL covers 49.9 miles and takes about 1h 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 45, South State Route 1, I 57. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 24.9 miles from Saint Anne, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.80 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 49.9 miles you will encounter 14 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 Station Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (IL 1 / North Dixie Highway): Navigation decision point; at 13.1 miles: Navigation decision point.
The route from Saint Anne, IL to Joliet, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Pullman National Historical Park.
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. National park proximity is from the NPS API. 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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