How far is Lockport, IL from Highland, IL?
The driving distance from Lockport, IL to Highland, IL is about 249 miles (400.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 214.6 miles (345.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 35m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 47m.
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 Logan County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lockport and Highland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lockport and Highland.
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Start on West 9th Street
34 m · 6 sec · West 9th Street
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Turn right onto South State Street
2.7 mi · 6 min · South State Street
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Continue on Collins Street
2 mi · 5 min · Collins Street
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Continue on East Jefferson Street
123 m · 19 sec · East Jefferson Street
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Turn left onto Richards Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Richards Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 80 West: Moline, Rock Island
969 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left
7 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 55 South: Saint Louis
1900 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left
93 mi · 1 hr 40 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis, Springfield
64.8 mi · 1 hr 10 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis
59 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 4: Staunton, Lebanon
1411 ft · 32 sec
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Turn left
10.1 mi · 15 min
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Turn left
7.6 mi · 13 min
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Turn left onto US Highway 40
2643 ft · 50 sec · US Highway 40
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Poplar Street
5 m · 1 sec · Poplar Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Poplar Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Poplar Street
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Enter the roundabout toward the route
87 m · 6 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 Highland.
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 South
Merge slight left
93 mi · 01h 40m
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 Lockport and Showers And Thunderstorms near Highland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lockport to Highland?
The road trip is about 249 miles (400.7 km) and usually takes 04h 47m 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?
Atlanta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 124.5 miles from Lockport and 124.5 miles from Highland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 214.6 miles (345.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.4 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.01 one way or $82.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Lockport and Showers And Thunderstorms near Highland.
Stop Ideas Near Atlanta
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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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lockport and Highland. Straight-line distance: 214.54 mi (345.27 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 Highland
City in Madison County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 10,017 |
| Coordinates | 38.7394900, -89.6712000 |
| Altitude | 161 |
| Country | United States |
End: Highland (-89.6712, 38.73949)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 401 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 06m |
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 | $41.01 | $82.01 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $46.52 | $93.03 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $51.31 | $102.61 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $57.76 | $115.52 |
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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