Joliet to Manhattan: Road Trip Guide & Distance

475 miles 764.5 km · straight line
570 miles estimated 917.4 km · driving distance
11h 28min estimated drive time
$55 - $68 estimated fuel cost
~1h 27min flight time
253° WSW bearing direction

How far is Joliet from Manhattan?

The distance from Joliet to Manhattan is 475 miles (764.5 km) as the crow flies. Manhattan is located WSW of Joliet. By car, the driving distance is approximately 570 miles, taking about 11h 28min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 27min. Both are located in United States — Joliet in Illinois and Manhattan in Kansas.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Joliet and Manhattan. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Joliet to Manhattan

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 28min $55 - $68 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 27min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 46min $46–$86* Budget
Train ~10h 54min $68–$200* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Joliet & Manhattan

Quick Facts

Joliet
41.53°N, 88.08°W
America/Chicago
165m elevation
Manhattan
39.18°N, 96.57°W
America/Chicago
311m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 158 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 40 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 52.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients