How far is Lockport, IL from Jackson, IL?
The driving distance from Lockport, IL to Jackson, IL is about 250.2 miles (402.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 199.3 miles (320.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 47m 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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City in Illinois, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lockport and Jackson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lockport and Jackson.
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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
128.6 mi · 2 hr 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 16 East: Charleston
1676 ft · 47 sec
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Turn straight onto Charleston Avenue East
1.2 km · 1 min · Charleston Avenue East
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Continue on Illinois Route 16
6 mi · 8 min · Illinois Route 16
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Continue on West Lincoln Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · West Lincoln Avenue
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Turn right onto 18th Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · 18th Street
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Continue on Illinois Route 130
1.2 km · 1 min · Illinois Route 130
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Continue on Route 130
10 mi · 15 min · Route 130
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Continue on County Road 1825 East
2 mi · 3 min · County Road 1825 East
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Continue on County Road 1775 E
1.3 km · 1 min · County Road 1775 E
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Continue on North Haughton Highway
1945 ft · 33 sec · North Haughton Highway
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Continue on 1700E
1.3 mi · 2 min · 1700E
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Continue on North Haughton Highway
4 mi · 6 min · North Haughton Highway
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Continue on County Road 1700E
2.1 mi · 3 min · County Road 1700E
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Continue on North 1250th Street
13.3 mi · 20 min · North 1250th Street
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Turn left onto South Van Buren Street
11 mi · 15 min · South Van Buren Street
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Continue on County Road 1100 East
6.7 mi · 9 min · County Road 1100 East
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Continue on North West Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · North West Street
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Turn left onto West Butler Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · West Butler Street
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Turn right onto North Lincoln Avenue
147 m · 17 sec · North Lincoln Avenue
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Turn left onto East Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
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Turn left
18.7 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit slight right
1 km · 1 min
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Continue on State Street
2.4 mi · 4 min · State Street
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Turn right
78 m · 11 sec
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Continue on 990N
160 m · 11 sec · 990N
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 990N
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lockport and Jackson.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
I-57 South
Merge slight left
129 mi · 02h 18m
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 Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Jackson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lockport to Jackson?
The road trip is about 250.2 miles (402.7 km) and usually takes 05h 23m 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?
Tolono is a useful midpoint, sitting about 125.1 miles from Lockport and 125.1 miles from Jackson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 199.3 miles (320.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.9 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 6:12 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.19 one way or $82.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Lockport and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Jackson.
Stop Ideas Near Tolono
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Illinois Terminal
Rantoul
Danville, Illinois
Mattoon station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lockport and Jackson. Straight-line distance: 199.35 mi (320.82 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 Jackson
County in Illinois, United States
| Population | 18,488 |
| Coordinates | 38.7211600, -87.6503000 |
| Altitude | 144 |
| Country | United States |
End: Jackson (-87.6503, 38.72116)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 403 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 07m |
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 | $41.19 | $82.38 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $46.73 | $93.46 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $51.54 | $103.08 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $58.02 | $116.04 |
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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