How far is La Grange, IL from Lockport, IL?
The driving distance from La Grange, IL to Lockport, IL is about 214.3 miles (344.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 172.4 miles (277.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 29m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 44m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Township in McLean County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between La Grange and Lockport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between La Grange and Lockport.
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Start on County Road 12
2015 ft · 55 sec · County Road 12
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Keep slight right to continue on County Road 1965 East
1.3 mi · 3 min · County Road 1965 East
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Continue on Lagrange Lock Road
5.8 mi · 14 min · Lagrange Lock Road
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At the end of the road, turn right
7 mi · 12 min
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Turn right
2 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
25.2 mi · 36 min
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Continue straight
11 mi · 16 min
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Continue straight
1.5 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
5 mi · 7 min
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Turn left onto Veterans Parkway
4.2 mi · 6 min · Veterans Parkway
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Continue on North Peoria Road
5.3 mi · 8 min · North Peoria Road
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Take the exit straight
21.4 mi · 24 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 55 North: Chicago
29.4 mi · 31 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, I 74 West: Chicago, Peoria
93.9 mi · 1 hr 41 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Indiana
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
5.1 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Center Street
1.3 km · 2 min
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Continue on South Center Street
1401 ft · 38 sec · South Center Street
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Continue on Hickory Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Hickory Street
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Turn right onto Bridge Street
106 m · 17 sec · Bridge Street
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Turn left onto Broadway Street
4.4 mi · 9 min · Broadway Street
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Turn right onto West 9th Street
1.6 km · 2 min · West 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 La Grange 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 55 North
Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, I 74 West: Chicago, Peoria
93.9 mi · 01h 41m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving La Grange 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 La Grange to Lockport?
The road trip is about 214.3 miles (344.9 km) and usually takes 03h 44m 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?
Funks Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 112.8 miles from La Grange and 101.5 miles from Lockport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 172.4 miles (277.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:30 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.27 one way or $70.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around La Grange and Showers And Thunderstorms near Lockport.
Stop Ideas Near Funks Grove
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Pontiac station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between La Grange and Lockport. Straight-line distance: 172.35 mi (277.37 km).
#1 La Grange
Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 15,292 |
| Coordinates | 39.9472700, -90.5373500 |
| Altitude | 142 |
| 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: 345 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 40m |
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 | $35.27 | $70.53 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $40.01 | $80.02 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $44.13 | $88.26 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $49.68 | $99.35 |
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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