How far is Lockport, IL from Flagg, IL?

The driving distance from Lockport, IL to Flagg, IL is about 79.8 miles (128.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59.7 miles (96.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 21m 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
79.76 mi
01h 40m
Flight
59.71 mi
96.1 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.71 mi
Kilometers
96.1 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
79.76 mi
Kilometers
128.36 km
Drive Time
01h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Flagg
Thu, Oct 15, 3:57 PM CDT
Return by in Lockport
Thu, Oct 15, 5:38 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lockport
2026-10-15T14:17
Arrive Flagg
Thu, Oct 15, 3:57 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:08 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
Willow Creek
IL

Township in Lee County, Illinois

From Lockport
39.8 mi
00h 50m
To Flagg
40 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
64°F
Today

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 8:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West 9th Street

    1.9 mi · 4 min · West 9th Street

  2. 2

    Continue on West 159th Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · West 159th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto I 355 North: West Suburbs

    2577 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway

    13.8 mi · 16 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 88 Toll: Aurora, Chicago

    1 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 88 West: Aurora

    1.1 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

    16.8 mi · 20 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

    37.4 mi · 40 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 251: Rochelle, Mendota

    2006 ft · 49 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto 4th Avenue

    103 m · 10 sec · 4th Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North 6th Street

    120 m · 9 sec · North 6th Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Lincoln Avenue

    4.1 mi · 7 min · Lincoln Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South Grange Road

    1.1 mi · 4 min · South Grange Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East Titus Road

    19 m · 3 sec · East Titus Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Titus Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
54.2 mi · 68%
Veterans Memorial Tollway
13.8 mi · 17%
Lincoln Avenue
4.1 mi · 5%
West 9th Street
1.93 mi · 2%
South Grange Road
1.08 mi · 1%
West 159th Street
0.85 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

37.4 mi · 00h 40m

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 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.1 mi
59.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Willow Creek
00h 50m from Lockport
Leave By
3:08 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lockport and Rain Showers near Flagg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 79.8 miles (128.4 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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?

Willow Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.8 miles from Lockport and 40 miles from Flagg.

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

The direct path is about 59.7 miles (96.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.1 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 3:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.11 one way or $26.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Willow Creek

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

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

RAIL

Plano

20 mi away
101 West Main Street
RAIL

Naperville

27 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

Joliet Transportation Center

47 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street
RAIL

La Grange Road

50 mi away
25 West Burlington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lockport and Flagg. Straight-line distance: 59.71 mi (96.1 km).

Lockport

#1 Lockport

The most populous city in Will County, Illinois.

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

#2 Flagg

City in Illinois, United States of America

Population12,745
Coordinates41.8958600, -89.1409300
Altitude238
CountryUnited States
Start: Lockport (-88.05784, 41.58948)
End: Flagg (-89.14093, 41.89586)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 128 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.81 gal
10.65 L · about $13.11
Round trip
$26.22
5.62 gal · 21.3 L
Estimated CO2
25 kg one way
Round trip: 49.9 kg / 110 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $13.11 $26.22
Mid-grade $5.29 $14.87 $29.74
Premium $5.84 $16.40 $32.80
Diesel $6.57 $18.46 $36.93

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 Flagg. The current time is 14:17:02.

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.