How far is Flagg, IL from Lockport, IL?

The driving distance from Flagg, IL to Lockport, IL is about 77.9 miles (125.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59.7 miles (96.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 41m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
77.86 mi
01h 20m
Flight
59.71 mi
96.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.71 mi
Kilometers
96.1 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
77.86 mi
Kilometers
125.3 km
Drive Time
01h 20m

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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 01h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lockport
Thu, Oct 15, 12:52 PM CDT
Return by in Flagg
Thu, Oct 15, 2:13 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Flagg
2026-10-15T11:32
Arrive Lockport
Thu, Oct 15, 12:52 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Flagg
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
Willow Creek
IL

Township in Lee County, Illinois

From Flagg
39.7 mi
00h 40m
To Lockport
38.2 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Today

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 8:00 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 Flagg and Lockport.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Titus Road

    19 m · 5 sec · East Titus Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Grange Road

    1.1 mi · 4 min · South Grange Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Lincoln Avenue

    4 mi · 7 min · Lincoln Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 8th Street

    122 m · 11 sec · 8th Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto 4th Avenue

    81 m · 5 sec · 4th Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Turn left

    2198 ft · 54 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

    54.2 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 355 Toll South: Joliet

    1961 ft · 48 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 355 South: Joliet

    2223 ft · 54 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway

    14.3 mi · 17 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway

  12. 12

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

    2113 ft · 52 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West 159th Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · West 159th Street

  14. 14

    Continue on East 9th Street

    1.9 mi · 4 min · East 9th Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 9th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
54.2 mi · 70%
Veterans Memorial Tollway
14.3 mi · 18%
Lincoln Avenue
3.97 mi · 5%
East 9th Street
1.93 mi · 2%
South Grange Road
1.08 mi · 1%
West 159th Street
0.74 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

54.2 mi · 01h 01m

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
01h 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.2 mi
59.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Willow Creek
00h 40m from Flagg
Leave By
3:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Flagg 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 Flagg to Lockport?

The road trip is about 77.9 miles (125.3 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?

Willow Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.7 miles from Flagg and 38.2 miles from Lockport.

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

The direct path is about 59.7 miles (96.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.2 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 3:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.83 one way or $25.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Willow Creek

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Willow Creek, 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 Willow Creek.

RAIL

Plano

20 mi away
101 West Main Street
RAIL

Naperville

27 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

Joliet Transportation Center

47 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street
RAIL

La Grange Road

50 mi away
25 West Burlington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Flagg and Lockport. Straight-line distance: 59.71 mi (96.1 km).

Flagg

#1 Flagg

City in Illinois, United States of America

Population12,745
Coordinates41.8958600, -89.1409300
Altitude238
CountryUnited States
Lockport

#2 Lockport

The most populous city in Will County, Illinois.

Population59,877
Coordinates41.5894800, -88.0578400
Altitude181
CountryUnited States
Start: East Titus Road (-89.140929, 41.895822)
End: West 9th Street (-88.057844, 41.589471)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 125 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.75 gal
10.4 L · about $12.83
Round trip
$25.66
5.5 gal · 20.8 L
Estimated CO2
24.4 kg one way
Round trip: 48.9 kg / 108 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $12.83 $25.66
Mid-grade $5.29 $14.55 $29.11
Premium $5.84 $16.05 $32.10
Diesel $6.57 $18.07 $36.14

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 Flagg and Lockport. The current time is 11:32:13.

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.