How far is Lockport, IL from Rantoul, IL?
The driving distance from Lockport, IL to Rantoul, IL is about 103 miles (165.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 88.7 miles (142.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 12m.
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Halfway Point
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Village in United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lockport and Rantoul.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lockport and Rantoul.
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Start on West 9th Street
2736 ft · 1 min · West 9th Street
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Turn right onto Garfield Avenue
1749 ft · 1 min · Garfield Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Division Street
878 ft · 26 sec · East Division Street
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Turn right onto South Briggs Street
2 mi · 4 min · South Briggs Street
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Continue on Fernwood Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Fernwood Avenue
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Continue on Briggs Street
3.6 mi · 8 min · Briggs Street
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Continue on Manhattan Road
3.1 mi · 4 min · Manhattan Road
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Continue on West North Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · West North Street
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Continue on South State Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · South State Street
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Continue on US Route 52
1.2 mi · 2 min · US Route 52
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Continue on South Cedar Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · South Cedar Road
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Continue on West Arsenal Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · West Arsenal Road
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Continue on West Joliet Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · West Joliet Road
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Turn right onto South La Grange Road
10.1 mi · 14 min · South La Grange Road
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Turn left onto Bourbonnais Parkway
2017 ft · 40 sec · Bourbonnais Parkway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I-57 South: Kankakee
2192 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left
67.8 mi · 1 hr 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 136: Rantoul, Fisher
1572 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 136: Rantoul
655 ft · 20 sec
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Turn straight onto Champaign Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · Champaign Avenue
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Turn left onto South Century Boulevard
19 m · 2 sec · South Century Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Century Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lockport and Rantoul.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I-57 South
Merge slight left
67.8 mi · 01h 13m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lockport and Showers And Thunderstorms near Rantoul.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lockport to Rantoul?
The road trip is about 103 miles (165.8 km) and usually takes 02h 12m 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?
Chebanse is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.5 miles from Lockport and 51.5 miles from Rantoul.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 88.7 miles (142.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:06 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.98 one way or $33.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Lockport and Showers And Thunderstorms near Rantoul.
Stop Ideas Near Chebanse
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 Chebanse.
Kankakee
Gilman
Dwight station
Joliet Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lockport and Rantoul. Straight-line distance: 88.66 mi (142.69 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 Rantoul
Village in Illinois
| Population | 12,305 |
| Coordinates | 40.3083700, -88.1558800 |
| Altitude | 227 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rantoul (-88.15588, 40.30837)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 166 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 17m |
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 | $4.67 | $16.98 | $33.96 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $19.26 | $38.53 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $21.25 | $42.49 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $23.92 | $47.84 |
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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