How far is Bourbonnais, IL from Lockport, IL?

The driving distance from Bourbonnais, IL to Lockport, IL is about 36 miles (57.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.4 miles (50.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 43m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
35.96 mi
00h 51m
Flight
31.37 mi
50.49 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.37 mi
Kilometers
50.49 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.96 mi
Kilometers
57.88 km
Drive Time
00h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lockport
Thu, Oct 15, 12:26 PM CDT
Return by in Bourbonnais
Thu, Oct 15, 1:17 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bourbonnais
2026-10-15T11:34
Arrive Lockport
Thu, Oct 15, 12:26 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:46 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bourbonnais
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Wilton
IL

City in Illinois, United States of America

From Bourbonnais
19.4 mi
00h 25m
To Lockport
16.6 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Thursday

Rain

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ESE
Destination
64°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bourbonnais and Lockport.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bourbonnais and Lockport.

  1. 1

    Start on Olde Oak Drive

    1957 ft · 1 min · Olde Oak Drive

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street Northwest

    1160 ft · 25 sec · Main Street Northwest

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Marsile Street

    1321 ft · 32 sec · East Marsile Street

  4. 4

    Continue on North Convent Street

    21.6 mi · 31 min · North Convent Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West Steger Road

    1196 ft · 55 sec · West Steger Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Wolf Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Wolf Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Lincoln Highway

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Lincoln Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on East Maple Street

    1471 ft · 27 sec · East Maple Street

  9. 9

    Continue on West Lincoln Highway

    135 m · 10 sec · West Lincoln Highway

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North Cedar Road

    2.4 mi · 6 min · North Cedar Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Maple Road

    1060 ft · 18 sec · Maple Road

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 355 Toll North: West Suburbs

    3244 ft · 57 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 7: 159th Street

    1263 ft · 33 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto West 159th Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · West 159th Street

  16. 16

    Continue on East 9th Street

    1.9 mi · 4 min · East 9th Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 9th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bourbonnais and Lockport.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Convent Street
21.6 mi · 60%
Lincoln Highway
3.78 mi · 11%
Veterans Memorial Tollway
3.38 mi · 9%
North Cedar Road
2.38 mi · 7%
Wolf Road
2.3 mi · 6%
East 9th Street
1.93 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

North Convent Street

Continue on North Convent Street

21.6 mi · 00h 31m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.6 mi
31.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wilton
00h 25m from Bourbonnais
Leave By
4:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain leaving Bourbonnais and Showers And Thunderstorms near Lockport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bourbonnais to Lockport?

The road trip is about 36 miles (57.9 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?

Wilton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.4 miles from Bourbonnais and 16.6 miles from Lockport.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 31.4 miles (50.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 4:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.92 one way or $11.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain around Bourbonnais and Showers And Thunderstorms near Lockport.

Stop Ideas Near Wilton

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Wilton, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wilton.

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Joliet Transportation Center

20 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street
RAIL

Kankakee

30 mi away
199 South East Ave.
RAIL

Homewood

30 mi away
18015 Park Ave.
RAIL

Dyer station

37 mi away
913 Sheffield Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bourbonnais and Lockport. Straight-line distance: 31.37 mi (50.49 km).

Bourbonnais

#1 Bourbonnais

Human settlement in Kankakee County, Illinois, United States of America

Population19,378
Coordinates41.1537600, -87.8875400
Altitude198
CountryUnited States
Lockport

#2 Lockport

The most populous city in Will County, Illinois.

Population59,877
Coordinates41.5894800, -88.0578400
Altitude181
CountryUnited States
Start: Olde Oak Drive (-87.887487, 41.153712)
End: West 9th Street (-88.057844, 41.589471)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 58 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.27 gal
4.8 L · about $5.92
Round trip
$11.85
2.54 gal · 9.6 L
Estimated CO2
11.3 kg one way
Round trip: 22.6 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $5.92 $11.85
Mid-grade $5.29 $6.72 $13.44
Premium $5.84 $7.41 $14.83
Diesel $6.57 $8.35 $16.69

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Illinois · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Bourbonnais and Lockport. The current time is 11:34:09.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.