How far is Lockport, IL from North Center, IL?
The driving distance from Lockport, IL to North Center, IL is about 39.9 miles (64.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.9 miles (51.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 01h 01m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Village in United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lockport and North Center.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lockport and North Center.
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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
1.4 km · 2 min · West 159th Street
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Turn left onto I 355 North: West Suburbs
2577 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway
6.8 mi · 7 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 55 North: Chicago
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway
16.5 mi · 22 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway
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Continue on Stevenson Expressway
3.6 mi · 5 min · Stevenson Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Damen Avenue, Ashland Avenue
912 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Damen Avenue
1372 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Ashland Market Place, South Damen Avenue
134 m · 13 sec
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Turn straight onto South Damen Avenue
2.4 mi · 5 min · South Damen Avenue
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Turn right onto West Ogden Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · West Ogden Avenue
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Turn left onto South Ashland Avenue
4.1 mi · 8 min · South Ashland Avenue
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Turn slight left onto North Lincoln Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · North Lincoln Avenue
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Turn left onto West Byron Street
100 m · 19 sec · West Byron Street
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Turn right onto North Damen Avenue
123 m · 16 sec · North Damen Avenue
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Turn left
22 m · 9 sec
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Turn right
52 m · 12 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lockport and North Center.
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.
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway
16.5 mi · 00h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Lockport and Mostly Sunny near North Center.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lockport to North Center?
The road trip is about 39.9 miles (64.2 km) and usually takes 01h 01m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Hodgkins is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.9 miles from Lockport and 19.9 miles from North Center.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.9 miles (51.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:28 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.50 one way or $12.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lockport and Mostly Sunny near North Center.
Stop Ideas Near Hodgkins
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 Hodgkins.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lockport and North Center. Straight-line distance: 31.86 mi (51.28 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 North Center
North Center is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.9539200, -87.6789500 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Center (-87.67895, 41.95392)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 64 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
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 | $4.61 | $6.50 | $12.99 |
| Mid-grade | $5.24 | $7.39 | $14.78 |
| Premium | $5.79 | $8.17 | $16.34 |
| Diesel | $6.59 | $9.29 | $18.59 |
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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