How far is Barrington, IL from Lockport, IL?
The driving distance from Barrington, IL to Lockport, IL is about 47.5 miles (76.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39.2 miles (63.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Barrington and Lockport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Barrington and Lockport.
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Start on Hough Street
33 m · 6 sec · Hough Street
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Turn right onto East Main Street
977 ft · 22 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on Lake Cook Road
1133 ft · 43 sec · Lake Cook Road
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Turn right onto South Northwest Highway
3.7 mi · 6 min · South Northwest Highway
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Turn right onto Sterling Avenue
136 m · 12 sec · Sterling Avenue
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Continue on West Colfax Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · West Colfax Street
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Turn right onto North Plum Grove Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · North Plum Grove Road
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Turn left onto Euclid Avenue
2707 ft · 58 sec · Euclid Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward IL 53 South
1523 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
1.4 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 290 East: Chicago, Biesterfield Road
7 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 355 South Tollway: Joliet
27.6 mi · 33 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 7: 159th Street
2113 ft · 52 sec
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Turn right onto West 159th Street
1.2 km · 1 min · West 159th Street
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Continue on East 9th Street
1.9 mi · 4 min · East 9th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 9th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Barrington and Lockport.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 355 South Tollway
Keep slight left to continue on I 355 South Tollway: Joliet
27.6 mi · 00h 33m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Barrington and Sunny near Lockport.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Barrington to Lockport?
The road trip is about 47.5 miles (76.4 km) and usually takes 00h 54m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lombard is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.4 miles from Barrington and 24 miles from Lockport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39.2 miles (63.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:40 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.86 one way or $15.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Barrington and Sunny near Lockport.
Stop Ideas Near Lombard
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lombard.
La Grange Road
Naperville
Summit
Glenview station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Barrington and Lockport. Straight-line distance: 39.21 mi (63.1 km).
#1 Barrington
Village in Cook County and Lake County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 10,178 |
| Coordinates | 42.1539100, -88.1361900 |
| Altitude | 252 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lockport
The most populous city in Will County, Illinois.
| Population | 59,877 |
| Coordinates | 41.5894800, -88.0578400 |
| Altitude | 181 |
| Country | United States |
End: West 9th Street (-88.057844, 41.589471)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 76 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 35m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.71 | $7.86 | $15.72 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $8.91 | $17.83 |
| Premium | $5.89 | $9.83 | $19.66 |
| Diesel | $6.58 | $10.99 | $21.98 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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