How far is Lockport, IL from Mokena, IL?
The driving distance from Lockport, IL to Mokena, IL is about 14.2 miles (22.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.8 miles (15.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 44m 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 22m.
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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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lockport and Mokena.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lockport and Mokena.
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Start on West 9th Street
1.9 mi · 4 min · West 9th Street
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Continue on West 159th Street
1.1 km · 1 min · West 159th Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 355 South: Southwest Suburbs
1514 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway
3.2 mi · 3 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6: Southwest Highway
2301 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Maple Road
4 mi · 6 min · Maple Road
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Continue on West South West Highway
2034 ft · 38 sec · West South West Highway
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Turn right onto West 179th Street
1.1 km · 1 min · West 179th Street
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Turn right onto Wolf Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Wolf Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Wolf Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lockport and Mokena.
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.
Maple Road
Turn left onto Maple Road
3.96 mi · 00h 06m
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 Mokena.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lockport to Mokena?
The road trip is about 14.2 miles (22.9 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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?
New Lenox is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.1 miles from Lockport and 7.1 miles from Mokena.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.8 miles (15.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:46 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.33 one way or $4.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Lockport and Showers And Thunderstorms near Mokena.
Stop Ideas Near New Lenox
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 New Lenox.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lockport and Mokena. Straight-line distance: 9.76 mi (15.7 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 Mokena
City in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 20,050 |
| Coordinates | 41.5261400, -87.8892200 |
| Altitude | 215 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mokena (-87.88922, 41.52614)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 23 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.67 | $2.33 | $4.67 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $2.65 | $5.29 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $2.92 | $5.84 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $3.29 | $6.57 |
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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