How far is Lockport, IL from York, IL?

The driving distance from Lockport, IL to York, IL is about 231.1 miles (371.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 168.5 miles (271.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
231.06 mi
03h 55m
Flight
168.52 mi
271.2 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
168.52 mi
Kilometers
271.2 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
231.06 mi
Kilometers
371.86 km
Drive Time
03h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in York
Thu, Oct 15, 11:25 PM CDT
Return by in Lockport
Fri, Oct 16, 3:21 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lockport
2026-10-15T19:29
Arrive York
Thu, Oct 15, 11:25 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:08 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lockport
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Thomasboro
IL

City in Illinois, United States of America

From Lockport
107.9 mi
01h 57m
To York
123.2 mi
01h 57m

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
80°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
9 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West 9th Street

    2736 ft · 1 min · West 9th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Garfield Avenue

    1749 ft · 1 min · Garfield Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Division Street

    878 ft · 26 sec · East Division Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Briggs Street

    2 mi · 4 min · South Briggs Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Fernwood Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Fernwood Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Briggs Street

    3.6 mi · 8 min · Briggs Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Manhattan Road

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Manhattan Road

  8. 8

    Continue on West North Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · West North Street

  9. 9

    Continue on South State Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · South State Street

  10. 10

    Continue on US Route 52

    1.2 mi · 2 min · US Route 52

  11. 11

    Continue on South Cedar Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · South Cedar Road

  12. 12

    Continue on West Arsenal Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · West Arsenal Road

  13. 13

    Continue on West Joliet Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West Joliet Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South La Grange Road

    10.1 mi · 14 min · South La Grange Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Bourbonnais Parkway

    2017 ft · 40 sec · Bourbonnais Parkway

  16. 16

    Take the ramp slight right toward I-57 South: Kankakee

    2192 ft · 54 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    77.5 mi · 1 hr 23 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Market Street

    1379 ft · 27 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left

    29 m · 5 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Market Street

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Market Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto East Marketview Drive

    1336 ft · 40 sec · East Marketview Drive

  22. 22

    Turn left onto North Neil Street

    1475 ft · 42 sec · North Neil Street

  23. 23

    Take the ramp left

    1410 ft · 34 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    32.4 mi · 35 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward US 150, IL 1

    1001 ft · 21 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on US 150 East, IL 1 South: Georgetown Road

    1245 ft · 35 sec

  27. 27

    Turn straight onto Georgetown Road

    13.5 mi · 21 min · Georgetown Road

  28. 28

    Continue on North State Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · North State Street

  29. 29

    Continue on Georgetown Road

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Georgetown Road

  30. 30

    Continue on 1575 E US 36

    1700 ft · 29 sec · 1575 E US 36

  31. 31

    Continue on Georgetown Road

    10 mi · 15 min · Georgetown Road

  32. 32

    Continue on IL Route 1

    1.4 mi · 4 min · IL Route 1

  33. 33

    Turn right onto West Elliot Street

    156 m · 9 sec · West Elliot Street

  34. 34

    Turn left onto North Central Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · North Central Avenue

  35. 35

    Continue on Vandalia Way

    666 ft · 11 sec · Vandalia Way

  36. 36

    Turn straight onto South Main Street

    30.4 mi · 45 min · South Main Street

  37. 37

    Turn sharp left onto East 150th Road

    1.9 mi · 8 min · East 150th Road

  38. 38

    Continue on West Broadway Street

    1290 ft · 1 min · West Broadway Street

  39. 39

    Turn left onto North York Street

    621 ft · 27 sec · North York Street

  40. 40

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North York Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
40 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-57 South
77.9 mi · 34%
North Neil Street
33 mi · 14%
South Main Street
30.4 mi · 13%
Georgetown Road
29.6 mi · 13%
South La Grange Road
10.1 mi · 4%
Briggs Street
3.64 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I-57 South

Merge slight left

77.5 mi · 01h 23m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 55m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+62.6 mi
168.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Thomasboro
01h 57m from Lockport
Leave By
9:08 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 231.1 miles (371.9 km) and usually takes 03h 55m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Thomasboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 107.9 miles from Lockport and 123.2 miles from York.

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

The direct path is about 168.5 miles (271.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 62.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:08 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.02 one way or $76.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Thomasboro

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

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

RAIL

Rantoul

8 mi away
West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves.
RAIL

Illinois Terminal

15 mi away
45 East University Ave.
BUS

Danville, Illinois

49 mi away
379 Lynch Road
RAIL

Gilman

60 mi away
US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lockport and York. Straight-line distance: 168.52 mi (271.2 km).

Lockport

#1 Lockport

The most populous city in Will County, Illinois.

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

#2 York

Town in Clark County, Wisconsin, USA

Population853
Coordinates39.1714300, -87.6391900
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
Start: West 9th Street (-88.057844, 41.589471)
End: North York Street (-87.63919, 39.17143)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 372 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.15 gal
30.86 L · about $38.02
Round trip
$76.04
16.3 gal · 61.72 L
Estimated CO2
72.4 kg one way
Round trip: 144.9 kg / 319 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $38.02 $76.04
Mid-grade $5.29 $43.13 $86.26
Premium $5.84 $47.57 $95.14
Diesel $6.57 $53.55 $107.11

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 York. The current time is 19:29:42.

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.