How far is Morris, IL from Lockport, IL?

The driving distance from Morris, IL to Lockport, IL is about 30.4 miles (48.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.7 miles (39.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
30.39 mi
00h 38m
Flight
24.72 mi
39.79 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.72 mi
Kilometers
39.79 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.39 mi
Kilometers
48.9 km
Drive Time
00h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lockport
Thu, Oct 15, 1:09 PM CDT
Return by in Morris
Thu, Oct 15, 1:48 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Morris
2026-10-15T12:30
Arrive Lockport
Thu, Oct 15, 1:09 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:39 AM to 7:39 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:12 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Morris
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Minooka
IL

City in Illinois, United States of America

From Morris
14.5 mi
00h 19m
To Lockport
15.8 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 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 Morris and Lockport.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    15 m · 4 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    13 m · 5 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Division Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Division Street

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Joliet

    1971 ft · 48 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    19.5 mi · 22 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Center Street

    1.3 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Continue on South Center Street

    1401 ft · 38 sec · South Center Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Hickory Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Hickory Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Bridge Street

    106 m · 17 sec · Bridge Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Broadway Street

    4.4 mi · 9 min · Broadway Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West 9th Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · West 9th Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 9th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 80 East
19.8 mi · 65%
Broadway Street
4.39 mi · 14%
Division Street
2.05 mi · 7%
West 9th Street
0.97 mi · 3%
Center Street
0.8 mi · 3%
Hickory Street
0.75 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 80 East

Merge slight left

19.5 mi · 00h 22m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 38m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.7 mi
24.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Minooka
00h 19m from Morris
Leave By
7:12 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Morris 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 Morris to Lockport?

The road trip is about 30.4 miles (48.9 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?

Minooka is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.5 miles from Morris and 15.8 miles from Lockport.

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

The direct path is about 24.7 miles (39.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 7:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.99 one way or $9.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Minooka

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

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

RAIL

Joliet Transportation Center

17 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street
RAIL

Plano

33 mi away
101 West Main Street
RAIL

Naperville

37 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

Dwight station

43 mi away
119 West Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Morris and Lockport. Straight-line distance: 24.72 mi (39.79 km).

Morris

#1 Morris

City in Illinois

Population15,162
Coordinates41.3572500, -88.4211800
Altitude157
CountryUnited States
Lockport

#2 Lockport

The most populous city in Will County, Illinois.

Population59,877
Coordinates41.5894800, -88.0578400
Altitude181
CountryUnited States
Start: (-88.421321, 41.357311)
End: West 9th Street (-88.057844, 41.589471)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 49 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.07 gal
4.06 L · about $4.99
Round trip
$9.98
2.14 gal · 8.12 L
Estimated CO2
9.5 kg one way
Round trip: 19 kg / 42 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $4.99 $9.98
Mid-grade $5.29 $5.66 $11.32
Premium $5.84 $6.25 $12.49
Diesel $6.57 $7.03 $14.06

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 Morris and Lockport. The current time is 12:30:59.

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.