How far is Lockport, IL from Morris, IL?

The driving distance from Lockport, IL to Morris, IL is about 29 miles (46.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.7 miles (39.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
29.01 mi
00h 40m
Flight
24.72 mi
39.79 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.72 mi
Kilometers
39.79 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.01 mi
Kilometers
46.68 km
Drive Time
00h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Morris
Thu, Oct 15, 3:08 PM CDT
Return by in Lockport
Thu, Oct 15, 3:48 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lockport
2026-10-15T14:27
Arrive Morris
Thu, Oct 15, 3:08 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:40 AM to 7:40 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:10 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Lockport
10:00 PM CDT
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
Minooka
IL

City in Illinois, United States of America

From Lockport
14.5 mi
00h 20m
To Morris
14.5 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
66°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lockport and Morris.

  1. 1

    Start on West 9th Street

    34 m · 6 sec · West 9th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South State Street

    2.7 mi · 6 min · South State Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Collins Street

    2 mi · 5 min · Collins Street

  4. 4

    Continue on East Jefferson Street

    123 m · 19 sec · East Jefferson Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Richards Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Richards Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 80 West: Moline, Rock Island

    969 ft · 24 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    20.8 mi · 24 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 47: Yorkville, Morris

    1626 ft · 40 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Division Street

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Division Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto East Washington Street

    24 m · 7 sec · East Washington Street

  11. 11

    Turn right

    9 m · 2 sec

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 80 West
21 mi · 72%
South State Street
2.66 mi · 9%
Division Street
2.26 mi · 8%
Collins Street
1.95 mi · 7%
Richards Street
0.74 mi · 3%
IL 47
0.31 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 80 West

Merge slight left

20.8 mi · 00h 24m

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 40m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.3 mi
24.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Minooka
00h 20m from Lockport
Leave By
7:10 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lockport and Showers And Thunderstorms near Morris.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lockport to Morris?

The road trip is about 29 miles (46.7 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?

Minooka is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.5 miles from Lockport and 14.5 miles from Morris.

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

The direct path is about 24.7 miles (39.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 7:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.76 one way or $9.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Lockport and Showers And Thunderstorms near Morris.

Stop Ideas Near Minooka

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Minooka, 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 Minooka.

RAIL

Joliet Transportation Center

17 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street
RAIL

Plano

33 mi away
101 West Main Street
RAIL

Naperville

37 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

Dwight station

43 mi away
119 West Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lockport and Morris. Straight-line distance: 24.72 mi (39.79 km).

Lockport

#1 Lockport

The most populous city in Will County, Illinois.

Population59,877
Coordinates41.5894800, -88.0578400
Altitude181
CountryUnited States
Morris

#2 Morris

City in Illinois

Population15,162
Coordinates41.3572500, -88.4211800
Altitude157
CountryUnited States
Start: Lockport (-88.05784, 41.58948)
End: Morris (-88.42118, 41.35725)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 47 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.02 gal
3.87 L · about $4.76
Round trip
$9.52
2.04 gal · 7.74 L
Estimated CO2
9.1 kg one way
Round trip: 18.1 kg / 40 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $4.76 $9.52
Mid-grade $5.29 $5.40 $10.80
Premium $5.84 $5.95 $11.91
Diesel $6.57 $6.70 $13.40

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Lockport and Morris. The current time is 14:27:54.

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.