How far is Lockport, IL from Streator, IL?

The driving distance from Lockport, IL to Streator, IL is about 65.8 miles (105.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.7 miles (83.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 07m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
65.8 mi
01h 33m
Flight
51.72 mi
83.23 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.72 mi
Kilometers
83.23 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
65.8 mi
Kilometers
105.9 km
Drive Time
01h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Streator
Thu, Oct 15, 3:00 PM CDT
Return by in Lockport
Thu, Oct 15, 4:33 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lockport
2026-10-15T13:26
Arrive Streator
Thu, Oct 15, 3:00 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:22 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lockport
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Nettle Creek
IL

Township in Grundy County, Illinois

From Lockport
32.9 mi
00h 46m
To Streator
32.9 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
67°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West 9th Street

    34 m · 6 sec · West 9th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South State Street

    2.7 mi · 6 min · South State Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Collins Street

    2 mi · 5 min · Collins Street

  4. 4

    Continue on East Jefferson Street

    123 m · 19 sec · East Jefferson Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Richards Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Richards Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 80 West: Moline, Rock Island

    969 ft · 24 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    39.5 mi · 44 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 71: Ottawa, Oswego

    1456 ft · 35 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Illinois Route 71

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Illinois Route 71

  10. 10

    Turn left

    1287 ft · 27 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North 2753rd Road

    3277 ft · 1 min · North 2753rd Road

  12. 12

    Continue on North Green Street

    2119 ft · 42 sec · North Green Street

  13. 13

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · East Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto La Salle Street

    835 ft · 27 sec · La Salle Street

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto East 17th Road

    1 km · 1 min · East 17th Road

  16. 16

    Continue on West Moore Street

    785 ft · 18 sec · West Moore Street

  17. 17

    Continue on 1st Avenue

    12.5 mi · 22 min · 1st Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on North Bloomington Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · North Bloomington Street

  19. 19

    Turn left

    60 m · 17 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right

    51 m · 15 sec

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Main Street

    47 m · 3 sec · East Main Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 80 West
39.7 mi · 60%
1st Avenue
12.5 mi · 19%
South State Street
2.66 mi · 4%
Illinois Route 71
2.57 mi · 4%
North Bloomington Street
2.19 mi · 3%
Collins Street
1.95 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 80 West

Merge slight left

39.5 mi · 00h 44m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.1 mi
51.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Nettle Creek
00h 46m from Lockport
Leave By
3:22 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lockport and Showers And Thunderstorms near Streator.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 65.8 miles (105.9 km) and usually takes 01h 33m 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?

Nettle Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.9 miles from Lockport and 32.9 miles from Streator.

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

The direct path is about 51.7 miles (83.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.1 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 3:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.82 one way or $21.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Nettle Creek

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

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

RAIL

Plano

25 mi away
101 West Main Street
RAIL

Dwight station

41 mi away
119 West Main St.
RAIL

Joliet Transportation Center

43 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street
RAIL

Mendota station

46 mi away
783 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lockport and Streator. Straight-line distance: 51.72 mi (83.23 km).

Lockport

#1 Lockport

The most populous city in Will County, Illinois.

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

#2 Streator

City in Illinois

Population12,933
Coordinates41.1208700, -88.8353500
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
Start: Lockport (-88.05784, 41.58948)
End: Streator (-88.83535, 41.12087)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 106 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.32 gal
8.79 L · about $10.82
Round trip
$21.65
4.64 gal · 17.58 L
Estimated CO2
20.6 kg one way
Round trip: 41.2 kg / 91 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $10.82 $21.65
Mid-grade $5.29 $12.28 $24.55
Premium $5.84 $13.54 $27.08
Diesel $6.57 $15.24 $30.49

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 Streator. The current time is 13:26:30.

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.