How far is Lockport, IL from St. Charles, IL?
The driving distance from Lockport, IL to St. Charles, IL is about 37.2 miles (59.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.9 miles (41.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 52m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lockport and St. Charles.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lockport and St. Charles.
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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
13.8 mi · 16 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 88 Toll: Aurora, Chicago
1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 88 West: Aurora
1.1 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
5.1 mi · 6 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward Winfield Road, Warrenville, Winfield
1567 ft · 38 sec
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Continue on Winfield Road, Warrenville, Winfield
160 m · 13 sec
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Turn right onto Winfield Road
3.5 mi · 7 min · Winfield Road
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Turn left onto West Roosevelt Road
5.7 mi · 9 min · West Roosevelt Road
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Continue on East State Street
2 mi · 4 min · East State Street
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Turn right onto North Bennett Street
1.3 km · 2 min · North Bennett Street
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Continue on South Riverside Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · South Riverside Avenue
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Turn slight right onto South 5th Avenue
2350 ft · 49 sec · South 5th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South 5th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lockport and St. Charles.
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.
Veterans Memorial Tollway
Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway
13.8 mi · 00h 16m
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 St. Charles.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lockport to St. Charles?
The road trip is about 37.2 miles (59.8 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?
Lisle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.6 miles from Lockport and 18.6 miles from St. Charles.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.9 miles (41.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.3 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 4:38 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.11 one way or $12.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Lockport and Showers And Thunderstorms near St. Charles.
Stop Ideas Near Lisle
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 Lisle.
Naperville
La Grange Road
Summit
Joliet Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lockport and St. Charles. Straight-line distance: 25.89 mi (41.67 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 St. Charles
Chicago suburb in Kane and DuPage counties of Illinois, United States
| Population | 32,974 |
| Coordinates | 41.9141900, -88.3086900 |
| Altitude | 223 |
| Country | United States |
End: St. Charles (-88.30869, 41.91419)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 60 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $6.11 | $12.22 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $6.93 | $13.87 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $7.65 | $15.29 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $8.61 | $17.22 |
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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