How far is Bristol, IL from Lockport, IL?

The driving distance from Bristol, IL to Lockport, IL is about 24.2 miles (38.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.3 miles (32.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
24.16 mi
00h 38m
Flight
20.24 mi
32.58 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.24 mi
Kilometers
32.58 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.16 mi
Kilometers
38.88 km
Drive Time
00h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lockport
Thu, Oct 15, 10:24 PM CDT
Return by in Bristol
Thu, Oct 15, 11:03 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bristol
2026-10-15T21:46
Arrive Lockport
Thu, Oct 15, 10:24 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:39 AM to 7:39 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:12 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Bristol
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Crystal Lawns
IL

Census designated place

From Bristol
12.1 mi
00h 19m
To Lockport
12 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Today

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SE
Destination
66°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Cannonball Trail

    15 m · 1 sec · Cannonball Trail

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Bristol Ridge Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Bristol Ridge Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Veterans Parkway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Veterans Parkway

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    890 ft · 22 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Orchard Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Orchard Road

  6. 6

    Turn left

    1.5 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    60 m · 4 sec

  8. 8

    Turn slight right

    76 m · 11 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Plainfield Road

    5.3 mi · 8 min · Plainfield Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Ridge Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Ridge Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West Lockport Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · West Lockport Road

  12. 12

    Continue on West Lockport Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · West Lockport Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Lockport Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Lockport Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Lockport Street

    2159 ft · 41 sec · Lockport Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Airport Road

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Airport Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Weber Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Weber Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Renwick Road

    2.5 mi · 6 min · Renwick Road

  18. 18

    Continue on West 9th Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · West 9th Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 9th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bristol 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
19 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
78.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Plainfield Road
5.34 mi · 22%
Renwick Road
2.5 mi · 10%
West Lockport Road
2.41 mi · 10%
Airport Road
1.91 mi · 8%
Bristol Ridge Road
1.7 mi · 7%
Ridge Road
1.64 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Plainfield Road

Turn straight onto Plainfield Road

5.34 mi · 00h 08m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 38m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.9 mi
20.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Crystal Lawns
00h 19m from Bristol
Leave By
7:12 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Bristol 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 Bristol to Lockport?

The road trip is about 24.2 miles (38.9 km) and usually takes 00h 38m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Crystal Lawns is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.1 miles from Bristol and 12 miles from Lockport.

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

The direct path is about 20.3 miles (32.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.97 one way or $7.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Crystal Lawns

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Crystal Lawns, 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 Crystal Lawns.

RAIL

Joliet Transportation Center

8 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street
RAIL

Naperville

23 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

Plano

33 mi away
101 West Main Street
RAIL

La Grange Road

36 mi away
25 West Burlington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bristol and Lockport. Straight-line distance: 20.24 mi (32.58 km).

Bristol

#1 Bristol

Township in Kendall County, Illinois

Population30,486
Coordinates41.6855900, -88.4281300
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Lockport

#2 Lockport

The most populous city in Will County, Illinois.

Population59,877
Coordinates41.5894800, -88.0578400
Altitude181
CountryUnited States
Start: Cannonball Trail (-88.428173, 41.685611)
End: West 9th Street (-88.057844, 41.589471)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 39 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.85 gal
3.23 L · about $3.97
Round trip
$7.93
1.7 gal · 6.46 L
Estimated CO2
7.6 kg one way
Round trip: 15.1 kg / 33 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $3.97 $7.93
Mid-grade $5.29 $4.50 $9.00
Premium $5.84 $4.96 $9.92
Diesel $6.57 $5.59 $11.17

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 Bristol and Lockport. The current time is 21:46:04.

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.