How far is Moline, IL from Lockport, IL?

The driving distance from Moline, IL to Lockport, IL is about 143.7 miles (231.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 127.2 miles (204.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 43m 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
143.65 mi
02h 21m
Flight
127.19 mi
204.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
127.19 mi
Kilometers
204.69 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
143.65 mi
Kilometers
231.18 km
Drive Time
02h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lockport
Thu, Oct 15, 2:52 PM CDT
Return by in Moline
Thu, Oct 15, 5:14 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Moline
2026-10-15T12:30
Arrive Lockport
Thu, Oct 15, 2:52 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:22 AM to 12:22 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:46 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Moline
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
Hollowayville
IL

Village in the United States

From Moline
71.1 mi
01h 10m
To Lockport
72.6 mi
01h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
64°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 5th Avenue

    1231 ft · 41 sec · 5th Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 19th Street

    859 ft · 29 sec · 19th Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    1788 ft · 44 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 74 East, I 280 East: Peoria, Chicago

    9.2 mi · 10 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    2239 ft · 27 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    121.6 mi · 2 hr 11 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Center Street

    1.3 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Continue on South Center Street

    1401 ft · 38 sec · South Center Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Hickory Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Hickory Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Bridge Street

    106 m · 17 sec · Bridge Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Broadway Street

    4.4 mi · 9 min · Broadway Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West 9th Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · West 9th Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 9th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 74 East
131 mi · 91%
Broadway Street
4.39 mi · 3%
19th Street
3.72 mi · 3%
West 9th Street
0.97 mi · 1%
Center Street
0.8 mi · 1%
Hickory Street
0.75 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 74 East

Merge slight left

122 mi · 02h 11m

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
02h 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.5 mi
127.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hollowayville
01h 10m from Moline
Leave By
1:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Moline and Showers And Thunderstorms near Lockport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 143.7 miles (231.2 km) and usually takes 02h 21m 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?

Hollowayville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.1 miles from Moline and 72.6 miles from Lockport.

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

The direct path is about 127.2 miles (204.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.5 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 1:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.65 one way or $47.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Moline and Showers And Thunderstorms near Lockport.

Stop Ideas Near Hollowayville

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

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

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Princeton

14 mi away
107 Bicentennial Dr.
RAIL

Mendota station

25 mi away
783 Main Street
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Kewanee

54 mi away
Loomis and North Tremont Sts.
RAIL

Plano

71 mi away
101 West Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Moline and Lockport. Straight-line distance: 127.19 mi (204.69 km).

Moline

#1 Moline

The largest city in Rock Island County, Illinois.

Population41,065
Coordinates41.5067000, -90.5151300
Altitude176
CountryUnited States
Lockport

#2 Lockport

The most populous city in Will County, Illinois.

Population59,877
Coordinates41.5894800, -88.0578400
Altitude181
CountryUnited States
Start: 5th Avenue (-90.515084, 41.506629)
End: West 9th Street (-88.057844, 41.589471)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 231 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.07 gal
19.19 L · about $23.65
Round trip
$47.30
10.14 gal · 38.38 L
Estimated CO2
45.1 kg one way
Round trip: 90.1 kg / 199 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $23.65 $47.30
Mid-grade $5.29 $26.83 $53.66
Premium $5.84 $29.59 $59.19
Diesel $6.57 $33.31 $66.63

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 Moline and Lockport. The current time is 12:30:56.

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.