How far is Lockport, IL from Robbins, IL?

The driving distance from Lockport, IL to Robbins, IL is about 21.3 miles (34.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.7 miles (30.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
21.23 mi
00h 36m
Flight
18.68 mi
30.06 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.68 mi
Kilometers
30.06 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.23 mi
Kilometers
34.17 km
Drive Time
00h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Robbins
Thu, Oct 15, 7:06 PM CDT
Return by in Lockport
Thu, Oct 15, 7:43 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lockport
2026-10-15T18:29
Arrive Robbins
Thu, Oct 15, 7:06 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:37 AM to 7:37 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:16 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
Orland Hills
IL

Village in United States of America

From Lockport
10.6 mi
00h 18m
To Robbins
10.6 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph SE
Destination
64°F
Today

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West 9th Street

    1.9 mi · 4 min · West 9th Street

  2. 2

    Continue on West 159th Street

    15 mi · 26 min · West 159th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Cicero Avenue

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Cicero Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Midlothian Turnpike

    1 mi · 2 min · West Midlothian Turnpike

  5. 5

    Continue on West 137th Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · West 137th Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Homan Avenue

    50 m · 14 sec · Homan Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left

    20 m · 5 sec

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
8 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West 159th Street
15 mi · 71%
Cicero Avenue
2.43 mi · 11%
West 9th Street
1.93 mi · 9%
West Midlothian Turnpike
1.03 mi · 5%
West 137th Street
0.77 mi · 4%
Homan Avenue
0.03 mi
Longest Stretch

West 159th Street

Continue on West 159th Street

15 mi · 00h 26m

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 36m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.6 mi
18.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Orland Hills
00h 18m from Lockport
Leave By
7:16 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lockport and Rain Showers near Robbins.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 21.3 miles (34.2 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?

Orland Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.6 miles from Lockport and 10.6 miles from Robbins.

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

The direct path is about 18.7 miles (30.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 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 7:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.50 one way or $7.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Orland Hills

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

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

RAIL

Homewood

15 mi away
18015 Park Ave.
RAIL

Joliet Transportation Center

21 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street
RAIL

Summit

23 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.
RAIL

La Grange Road

26 mi away
25 West Burlington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lockport and Robbins. Straight-line distance: 18.68 mi (30.06 km).

Lockport

#1 Lockport

The most populous city in Will County, Illinois.

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

#2 Robbins

Village in United States of America

Population5,401
Coordinates41.6439200, -87.7036600
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: Lockport (-88.05784, 41.58948)
End: Robbins (-87.70366, 41.64392)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 34 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 31m
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 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.75 gal
2.84 L · about $3.50
Round trip
$7.00
1.5 gal · 5.68 L
Estimated CO2
6.7 kg one way
Round trip: 13.3 kg / 29 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $3.50 $7.00
Mid-grade $5.29 $3.97 $7.94
Premium $5.84 $4.38 $8.76
Diesel $6.57 $4.93 $9.86

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 Robbins. The current time is 18:29:45.

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.