How far is Lockport, IL from Naperville, IL?

The driving distance from Lockport, IL to Naperville, IL is about 21.4 miles (34.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.4 miles (23.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m 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
21.42 mi
00h 29m
Flight
14.34 mi
23.07 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.34 mi
Kilometers
23.07 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.42 mi
Kilometers
34.47 km
Drive Time
00h 29m

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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 00h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Naperville
Thu, Apr 23, 1:23 AM CDT
Return by in Lockport
Thu, Apr 23, 1:52 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lockport
2026-04-23T00:54
Arrive Naperville
Thu, Apr 23, 1:23 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Lockport
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Bolingbrook
IL

Town in Illinois

From Lockport
8 mi
00h 14m
To Naperville
13.4 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West 9th Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · West 9th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Independence Boulevard

    4.2 mi · 8 min · Independence Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Normantown Road

    1313 ft · 35 sec · Normantown Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Dalhart Avenue

    2690 ft · 2 min · Dalhart Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Veterans Parkway

    3 mi · 6 min · Veterans Parkway

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Weber Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Weber Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Washington Street

    2489 ft · 56 sec · Washington Street

  8. 8

    Continue on South Washington Street

    5.3 mi · 12 min · South Washington Street

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Washington Street

Car Route Details

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

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
9 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Washington Street
5.33 mi · 25%
Independence Boulevard
4.23 mi · 20%
Veterans Parkway
2.99 mi · 14%
Weber Road
1.3 mi · 6%
West 9th Street
0.96 mi · 4%
Dalhart Avenue
0.51 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

South Washington Street

Continue on South Washington Street

5.33 mi · 00h 12m

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 29m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7 mi
14.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bolingbrook
00h 14m from Lockport
Leave By
7:32 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lockport and Mostly Sunny near Naperville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 21.4 miles (34.5 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?

Bolingbrook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8 miles from Lockport and 13.4 miles from Naperville.

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

The direct path is about 14.4 miles (23.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7 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 7:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.87 one way or $5.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lockport and Mostly Sunny near Naperville.

Stop Ideas Near Bolingbrook

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

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

RAIL

Naperville

11 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

Joliet Transportation Center

19 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street
RAIL

La Grange Road

21 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

24 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lockport and Naperville. Straight-line distance: 14.34 mi (23.07 km).

Lockport

#1 Lockport

The most populous city in Will County, Illinois.

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

#2 Naperville

The second most populous city in Illinois.

Population147,986
Coordinates41.7858600, -88.1472900
Altitude216
CountryUnited States
Start: West 9th Street (-88.057844, 41.589471)
End: North Washington Street (-88.147302, 41.785837)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 34 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.76 gal
2.86 L · about $2.87
Round trip
$5.73
1.52 gal · 5.72 L
Estimated CO2
6.8 kg one way
Round trip: 13.5 kg / 30 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.87 $5.73
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.23 $6.46
Premium $4.65 $3.54 $7.07
Diesel $5.30 $4.03 $8.06

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Lockport and Naperville. The current time is 00:54:17.

Distance to Other Cities

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