How far is Lockport, IL from Bruce, IL?
The driving distance from Lockport, IL to Bruce, IL is about 177.5 miles (285.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 145.8 miles (234.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 31m 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 03h 45m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Ford County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lockport and Bruce.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lockport and Bruce.
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Start on West 9th Street
2736 ft · 1 min · West 9th Street
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Turn right onto Garfield Avenue
1749 ft · 1 min · Garfield Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Division Street
878 ft · 26 sec · East Division Street
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Turn right onto South Briggs Street
2 mi · 4 min · South Briggs Street
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Continue on Fernwood Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Fernwood Avenue
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Continue on Briggs Street
3.6 mi · 8 min · Briggs Street
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Continue on Manhattan Road
3.1 mi · 4 min · Manhattan Road
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Continue on West North Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · West North Street
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Continue on South State Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · South State Street
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Continue on US Route 52
1.2 mi · 2 min · US Route 52
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Continue on South Cedar Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · South Cedar Road
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Continue on West Arsenal Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · West Arsenal Road
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Continue on West Joliet Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · West Joliet Road
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Turn right onto South La Grange Road
10.1 mi · 14 min · South La Grange Road
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Turn left onto Bourbonnais Parkway
2017 ft · 40 sec · Bourbonnais Parkway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I-57 South: Kankakee
2192 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left
128.3 mi · 2 hr 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 16 West: Mattoon
2489 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto Charleston Avenue East
2.8 mi · 6 min · Charleston Avenue East
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Turn right onto South 19th Street
2731 ft · 60 sec · South 19th Street
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Turn left onto Dewitt Avenue
2 mi · 3 min · Dewitt Avenue
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Continue on Route 121
3.5 mi · 5 min · Route 121
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Turn left onto 1000N
156 m · 14 sec · 1000N
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Continue on County Highway 4
6.6 mi · 16 min · County Highway 4
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Turn left
691 ft · 30 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lockport and Bruce.
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-57 South
Merge slight left
128 mi · 02h 17m
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 Lockport and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bruce.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lockport to Bruce?
The road trip is about 177.5 miles (285.7 km) and usually takes 03h 45m 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?
Paxton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.8 miles from Lockport and 88.7 miles from Bruce.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 145.8 miles (234.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.7 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 9:28 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.64 one way or $47.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lockport and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bruce.
Stop Ideas Near Paxton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Paxton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lockport and Bruce. Straight-line distance: 145.81 mi (234.66 km).
#1 Lockport
The most populous city in Will County, Illinois.
| Population | 59,877 |
| Coordinates | 41.5894800, -88.0578400 |
| Altitude | 181 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bruce
Unincorporated community in Illinois
| Population | 12,209 |
| Coordinates | 39.5189200, -88.5945000 |
| Altitude | 195 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bruce (-88.5945, 39.51892)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 286 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 12m |
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 | $3.77 | $23.64 | $47.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $26.67 | $53.33 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $29.18 | $58.36 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $33.26 | $66.51 |
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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