How far is Lockport, IL from Bourbonnais, IL?

The driving distance from Lockport, IL to Bourbonnais, IL is about 36.6 miles (58.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.4 miles (50.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 02m 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
36.58 mi
01h 01m
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
36.58 mi
Kilometers
58.87 km
Drive Time
01h 01m

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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 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bourbonnais
Thu, Oct 15, 4:21 PM CDT
Return by in Lockport
Thu, Oct 15, 5:22 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lockport
2026-10-15T15:20
Arrive Bourbonnais
Thu, Oct 15, 4:21 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:28 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lockport
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 Lockport
18.3 mi
00h 30m
To Bourbonnais
18.3 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph SE
Destination
69°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West 9th Street

    2736 ft · 1 min · West 9th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Garfield Avenue

    1749 ft · 1 min · Garfield Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Division Street

    878 ft · 26 sec · East Division Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Briggs Street

    2 mi · 4 min · South Briggs Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Fernwood Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Fernwood Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Briggs Street

    3.6 mi · 8 min · Briggs Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Manhattan Road

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Manhattan Road

  8. 8

    Continue on West North Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · West North Street

  9. 9

    Continue on South State Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · South State Street

  10. 10

    Continue on US Route 52

    1.2 mi · 2 min · US Route 52

  11. 11

    Continue on South Cedar Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · South Cedar Road

  12. 12

    Continue on West Arsenal Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · West Arsenal Road

  13. 13

    Continue on West Joliet Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West Joliet Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South La Grange Road

    13.5 mi · 19 min · South La Grange Road

  15. 15

    Continue on East Marsile Street

    1263 ft · 25 sec · East Marsile Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Main Street Northwest

    1150 ft · 29 sec · Main Street Northwest

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Olde Oak Drive

    1957 ft · 1 min · Olde Oak Drive

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Olde Oak Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South La Grange Road
13.5 mi · 37%
Briggs Street
3.64 mi · 10%
South Cedar Road
3.06 mi · 8%
Manhattan Road
3.06 mi · 8%
West North Street
2.25 mi · 6%
South Briggs Street
2.01 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

South La Grange Road

Turn right onto South La Grange Road

13.5 mi · 00h 19m

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 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.2 mi
31.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wilton
00h 30m from Lockport
Leave By
4:28 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lockport and Showers And Thunderstorms near Bourbonnais.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 36.6 miles (58.9 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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 18.3 miles from Lockport and 18.3 miles from Bourbonnais.

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 5.2 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 4:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.02 one way or $12.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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.

RAIL

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 Lockport and Bourbonnais. Straight-line distance: 31.37 mi (50.49 km).

Lockport

#1 Lockport

The most populous city in Will County, Illinois.

Population59,877
Coordinates41.5894800, -88.0578400
Altitude181
CountryUnited States
Bourbonnais

#2 Bourbonnais

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

Population19,378
Coordinates41.1537600, -87.8875400
Altitude198
CountryUnited States
Start: Lockport (-88.05784, 41.58948)
End: Bourbonnais (-87.88754, 41.15376)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 59 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.29 gal
4.89 L · about $6.02
Round trip
$12.04
2.58 gal · 9.78 L
Estimated CO2
11.5 kg one way
Round trip: 22.9 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $6.02 $12.04
Mid-grade $5.29 $6.83 $13.65
Premium $5.84 $7.53 $15.06
Diesel $6.57 $8.48 $16.95

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 Lockport and Bourbonnais. The current time is 15:20:05.

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.