How far is Lockport, IL from Macomb, IL?
The driving distance from Lockport, IL to Macomb, IL is about 212.9 miles (342.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 157 miles (252.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 08m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 04h 04m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Township in Henry County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lockport and Macomb.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lockport and Macomb.
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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
122.6 mi · 2 hr 13 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 74 West, I 280 West: Moline, Rock Island
2553 ft · 31 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 74 East: Peoria
1427 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
158 m · 6 sec · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
31.3 mi · 34 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 34 West: Monmouth
49.6 mi · 59 min
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Continue on East 1200th Street
1.2 mi · 1 min · East 1200th Street
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Continue on North Lafayette Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · North Lafayette Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Lafayette Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lockport and Macomb.
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 80 West
Merge slight left
123 mi · 02h 13m
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lockport and Partly Cloudy near Macomb.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lockport to Macomb?
The road trip is about 212.9 miles (342.6 km) and usually takes 04h 04m 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?
Annawan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 106.3 miles from Lockport and 106.6 miles from Macomb.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 157 miles (252.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.9 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 8:52 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.32 one way or $56.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lockport and Partly Cloudy near Macomb.
Stop Ideas Near Annawan
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 Annawan.
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Moline, Illinois
Rock Island, IL
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lockport and Macomb. Straight-line distance: 157.04 mi (252.73 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 Macomb
City in and the county seat of McDonough County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 17,206 |
| Coordinates | 40.4592100, -90.6718000 |
| Altitude | 215 |
| Country | United States |
End: Macomb (-90.6718, 40.45921)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 343 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 39m |
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 | $28.32 | $56.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $31.94 | $63.88 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $34.95 | $69.90 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $39.83 | $79.67 |
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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