How far is Lockport, IL from Morgan Park, IL?

The driving distance from Lockport, IL to Morgan Park, IL is about 30.4 miles (48.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.4 miles (34.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
30.36 mi
00h 41m
Flight
21.36 mi
34.38 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.36 mi
Kilometers
34.38 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.36 mi
Kilometers
48.86 km
Drive Time
00h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Morgan Park
Tue, Nov 10, 10:25 AM CST
Return by in Lockport
Tue, Nov 10, 11:06 AM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lockport
2026-11-10T09:43
Arrive Morgan Park
Tue, Nov 10, 10:25 AM CST
Route Timing
00h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:42 AM to 7:42 PM CST

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:06 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Lockport
10:00 PM CST
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Frankfort Square
IL

Census-designated place in Will County, Illinois, United States

From Lockport
15.2 mi
00h 20m
To Morgan Park
15.2 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
60°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lockport and Morgan Park.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lockport and Morgan Park.

  1. 1

    Start on West 9th Street

    1.9 mi · 4 min · West 9th Street

  2. 2

    Continue on West 159th Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · West 159th Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward I 355 South: Southwest Suburbs

    1514 ft · 39 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway

    4.4 mi · 5 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Indiana

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    10.9 mi · 13 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left toward I 57 North, I 294 North: Chicago, Wisconsin

    2647 ft · 50 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    9.7 mi · 13 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Monterey Avenue, 111th Street

    1265 ft · 31 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto South Hamlet Avenue

    76 m · 14 sec · South Hamlet Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West 112th Place

    90 m · 8 sec · West 112th Place

  12. 12

    Continue on West Monterey Avenue

    1411 ft · 36 sec · West Monterey Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left

    25 m · 11 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left

    94 m · 23 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lockport and Morgan Park.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 80 East
12.2 mi · 40%
I 57 North
10.2 mi · 33%
Veterans Memorial Tollway
4.39 mi · 14%
West 9th Street
1.93 mi · 6%
West 159th Street
0.71 mi · 2%
I 355 South
0.29 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 80 East

Merge slight left

10.9 mi · 00h 13m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 41m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9 mi
21.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Frankfort Square
00h 20m from Lockport
Leave By
7:06 PM CST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lockport and Sunny near Morgan Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lockport to Morgan Park?

The road trip is about 30.4 miles (48.9 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?

Frankfort Square is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.2 miles from Lockport and 15.2 miles from Morgan Park.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 21.4 miles (34.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.81 one way or $9.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lockport and Sunny near Morgan Park.

Stop Ideas Near Frankfort Square

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Frankfort Square, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Frankfort Square.

RAIL

Homewood

12 mi away
18015 Park Ave.
RAIL

Joliet Transportation Center

23 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street
RAIL

Dyer station

24 mi away
913 Sheffield Avenue
RAIL

Summit

30 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lockport and Morgan Park. Straight-line distance: 21.36 mi (34.38 km).

Lockport

#1 Lockport

The most populous city in Will County, Illinois.

Population59,877
Coordinates41.5894800, -88.0578400
Altitude181
CountryUnited States
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#2 Morgan Park

Morgan Park is a place in Illinois, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.6903100, -87.6667200
Altitude190
CountryUnited States
Start: Lockport (-88.05784, 41.58948)
End: Morgan Park (-87.66672, 41.69031)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 49 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.07 gal
4.06 L · about $4.81
Round trip
$9.62
2.14 gal · 8.12 L
Estimated CO2
9.5 kg one way
Round trip: 19 kg / 42 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.50 $4.81 $9.62
Mid-grade $5.12 $5.48 $10.95
Premium $5.68 $6.07 $12.15
Diesel $6.52 $6.98 $13.95

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Illinois · Nov 09, 2026

There is no time difference between Lockport and Morgan Park. The current time is 09:43:16.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.