How far is Frankfort, IL from Lockport, IL?
The driving distance from Frankfort, IL to Lockport, IL is about 303.3 miles (488.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 258.8 miles (416.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 47m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Frankfort and Lockport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Frankfort and Lockport.
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Start on East Saint Louis Street
30 m · 9 sec · East Saint Louis Street
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Turn left onto North Benton Road
788 ft · 37 sec · North Benton Road
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Turn right onto East Main Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · East Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
6 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1714 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ken Gray Expressway
31 mi · 34 min · Ken Gray Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Ken Gray Expressway
67.5 mi · 1 hr 13 min · Ken Gray Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 57 North: Chicago
154.9 mi · 2 hr 46 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Bourbonnais Parkway
2050 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto Bourbonnais Parkway
3273 ft · 1 min · Bourbonnais Parkway
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Turn right
18.2 mi · 26 min
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Turn left onto West Steger Road
1196 ft · 55 sec · West Steger Road
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Turn right onto Wolf Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Wolf Road
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Turn left onto Lincoln Highway
3.8 mi · 6 min · Lincoln Highway
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Continue on East Maple Street
1471 ft · 27 sec · East Maple Street
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Continue on West Lincoln Highway
135 m · 10 sec · West Lincoln Highway
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Turn right onto North Cedar Road
2.4 mi · 6 min · North Cedar Road
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Turn left onto Maple Road
1060 ft · 18 sec · Maple Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 355 Toll North: West Suburbs
3244 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway
3.4 mi · 4 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 7: 159th Street
1263 ft · 33 sec
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Turn straight onto West 159th Street
1.4 km · 2 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 Frankfort and Lockport.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 57 North
Keep slight left to continue on I 57 North: Chicago
155 mi · 02h 46m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Frankfort 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 Frankfort to Lockport?
The road trip is about 303.3 miles (488.1 km) and usually takes 04h 47m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Tuscola is a useful midpoint, sitting about 145.9 miles from Frankfort and 157.3 miles from Lockport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 258.8 miles (416.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $49.92 one way or $99.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Frankfort and Showers And Thunderstorms near Lockport.
Stop Ideas Near Tuscola
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Frankfort and Lockport. Straight-line distance: 258.83 mi (416.54 km).
#1 Frankfort
County seat city in Franklin County, Kentucky, USA and Kentucky federated state capital city
| Population | 19,411 |
| Coordinates | 37.9000500, -88.9022900 |
| Altitude | 145 |
| 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: 488 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 47m |
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 | $4.67 | $49.92 | $99.83 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $56.62 | $113.25 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $62.46 | $124.91 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $70.31 | $140.62 |
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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