How far is Lockport, IL from Westmont, IL?
The driving distance from Lockport, IL to Westmont, IL is about 18.6 miles (30 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.9 miles (23.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Historic village in the U.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lockport and Westmont.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lockport and Westmont.
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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
3 mi · 4 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Cass Avenue North
1550 ft · 44 sec
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Turn straight onto Cass Avenue
4.5 mi · 9 min · Cass Avenue
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Turn left onto West Burlington Avenue
24 m · 3 sec · West Burlington Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Burlington Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lockport and Westmont.
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
6.79 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lockport and Rain Showers near Westmont.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lockport to Westmont?
The road trip is about 18.6 miles (30 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?
Lemont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.3 miles from Lockport and 9.3 miles from Westmont.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.9 miles (23.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 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 7:32 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.08 one way or $6.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Lockport and Rain Showers near Westmont.
Stop Ideas Near Lemont
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 Lemont.
Naperville
Joliet Transportation Center
La Grange Road
Summit
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lockport and Westmont. Straight-line distance: 14.88 mi (23.94 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 Westmont
City in DuPage County, Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 24,266 |
| Coordinates | 41.7958600, -87.9756200 |
| Altitude | 228 |
| Country | United States |
End: Westmont (-87.97562, 41.79586)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 30 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $3.08 | $6.16 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $3.49 | $6.99 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $3.85 | $7.70 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $4.34 | $8.67 |
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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