How far is Lockport, IL from Crestwood, IL?

The driving distance from Lockport, IL to Crestwood, IL is about 311.7 miles (501.7 km), with a travel time of about 06h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 279.3 miles (449.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
311.76 mi
06h 03m
Flight
279.31 mi
449.5 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
279.31 mi
Kilometers
449.5 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
311.76 mi
Kilometers
501.73 km
Drive Time
06h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Crestwood
Thu, Apr 16, 2:50 PM CDT
Return by in Lockport
Thu, Apr 16, 8:53 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lockport
2026-04-16T08:47
Arrive Crestwood
Thu, Apr 16, 2:50 PM CDT
Route Timing
06h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:03 PM to 1:33 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lockport
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Humboldt
IL

Village in Coles County, Illinois, United States of America

From Lockport
156 mi
03h 01m
To Crestwood
155.8 mi
03h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WSW
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    10.1 mi · 14 min · South La Grange Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Bourbonnais Parkway

    2017 ft · 40 sec · Bourbonnais Parkway

  16. 16

    Take the ramp slight right toward I-57 South: Kankakee

    2192 ft · 54 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    160.5 mi · 2 hr 52 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 57 South: Memphis

    65.7 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Ken Gray Expressway

    46.8 mi · 50 min · Ken Gray Expressway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 148

    1415 ft · 50 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right

    1.1 km · 1 min

  22. 22

    Turn left

    1753 ft · 31 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Lake Egypt Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Lake Egypt Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Power Plant Road

    2.7 mi · 7 min · Power Plant Road

  25. 25

    Turn left onto McKinney Chapel Road

    2872 ft · 2 min · McKinney Chapel Road

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Ridgeway

    86 m · 18 sec · Ridgeway

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Pinewood Drive

    117 m · 17 sec · Pinewood Drive

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pinewood Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
28 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-57 South
161 mi · 52%
I 57 South
65.7 mi · 21%
Ken Gray Expressway
46.8 mi · 15%
South La Grange Road
10.1 mi · 3%
Briggs Street
3.64 mi · 1%
South Cedar Road
3.06 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I-57 South

Merge slight left

161 mi · 02h 52m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 03m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.4 mi
279.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Humboldt
03h 01m from Lockport
Leave By
11:54 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lockport and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Crestwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 311.7 miles (501.7 km) and usually takes 06h 03m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Humboldt is a useful midpoint, sitting about 156 miles from Lockport and 155.8 miles from Crestwood.

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

The direct path is about 279.3 miles (449.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.4 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.48 one way or $82.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lockport and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Crestwood.

Stop Ideas Near Humboldt

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

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

RAIL

Mattoon station

14 mi away
1718 Broadway Ave.
RAIL

Effingham

57 mi away
401 West National Ave.
RAIL

Illinois Terminal

57 mi away
45 East University Ave.
RAIL

Rantoul

80 mi away
West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lockport and Crestwood. Straight-line distance: 279.31 mi (449.5 km).

Lockport

#1 Lockport

The most populous city in Will County, Illinois.

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

#2 Crestwood

Village in United States of America

Population10,604
Coordinates37.6045000, -88.9400700
Altitude167
CountryUnited States
Start: Lockport (-88.05784, 41.58948)
End: Crestwood (-88.94007, 37.6045)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 502 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11 gal
41.64 L · about $41.48
Round trip
$82.96
22 gal · 83.28 L
Estimated CO2
97.8 kg one way
Round trip: 195.5 kg / 431 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $41.48 $82.96
Mid-grade $4.25 $46.78 $93.57
Premium $4.65 $51.19 $102.39
Diesel $5.30 $58.34 $116.69

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 · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Lockport and Crestwood. The current time is 08:47:44.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.