How far is Lockport, IL from Minooka, IL?
The driving distance from Lockport, IL to Minooka, IL is about 18.2 miles (29.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14 miles (22.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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City in Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lockport and Minooka.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lockport and Minooka.
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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
11.1 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Minooka
1990 ft · 50 sec
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Turn left onto Ridge Road
3030 ft · 1 min · Ridge Road
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Turn left onto Mondamin Street
2636 ft · 1 min · Mondamin Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mondamin Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lockport and Minooka.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I 80 West
Merge slight left
11.1 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lockport and Showers And Thunderstorms near Minooka.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lockport to Minooka?
The road trip is about 18.2 miles (29.3 km) and usually takes 00h 29m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Rockdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.1 miles from Lockport and 9.1 miles from Minooka.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14 miles (22.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:30 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.99 one way or $5.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Lockport and Showers And Thunderstorms near Minooka.
Stop Ideas Near Rockdale
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 Rockdale.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lockport and Minooka. Straight-line distance: 14.04 mi (22.6 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 Minooka
City in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 11,456 |
| Coordinates | 41.4553100, -88.2617300 |
| Altitude | 186 |
| Country | United States |
End: Minooka (-88.26173, 41.45531)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 29 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $2.99 | $5.97 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $3.39 | $6.77 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $3.74 | $7.47 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $4.21 | $8.41 |
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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