How far is Morton, IL from Lockport, IL?

The driving distance from Morton, IL to Lockport, IL is about 127.1 miles (204.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 99.4 miles (159.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 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.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
127.13 mi
02h 03m
Flight
99.38 mi
159.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
99.38 mi
Kilometers
159.94 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
127.13 mi
Kilometers
204.59 km
Drive Time
02h 03m

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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 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lockport
Thu, Oct 15, 4:23 PM CDT
Return by in Morton
Thu, Oct 15, 6:27 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Morton
2026-10-15T14:20
Arrive Lockport
Thu, Oct 15, 4:23 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:04 AM to 12:04 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:22 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Morton
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
Rooks Creek
IL

Township in Livingston County, Illinois

From Morton
63 mi
01h 01m
To Lockport
64.1 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 4:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 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 Morton and Lockport.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Jackson Street

    1849 ft · 50 sec · East Jackson Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Morton Avenue

    1796 ft · 40 sec · North Morton Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 74 East: Bloomington

    1830 ft · 47 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    23.9 mi · 26 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, US 51 North: Chicago

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    86.7 mi · 1 hr 33 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Indiana

    1.2 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    5.1 mi · 6 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Center Street

    1.3 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Continue on South Center Street

    1401 ft · 38 sec · South Center Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Hickory Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Hickory Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Bridge Street

    106 m · 17 sec · Bridge Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Broadway Street

    4.4 mi · 9 min · Broadway Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West 9th Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · West 9th Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 9th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Morton 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
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 North
88.1 mi · 69%
I 74 East
24.3 mi · 19%
I 80 East
5.8 mi · 5%
Broadway Street
4.39 mi · 3%
West 9th Street
0.97 mi · 1%
Center Street
0.8 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 55 North

Merge slight left

86.7 mi · 01h 33m

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 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.7 mi
99.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rooks Creek
01h 01m from Morton
Leave By
2:22 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Morton 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 Morton to Lockport?

The road trip is about 127.1 miles (204.6 km) and usually takes 02h 03m 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?

Rooks Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63 miles from Morton and 64.1 miles from Lockport.

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

The direct path is about 99.4 miles (159.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.95 one way or $41.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Rooks Creek

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

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

RAIL

Pontiac station

5 mi away
721 West Washington St.
RAIL

Dwight station

33 mi away
119 West Main St.
RAIL

Uptown Station

48 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.
RAIL

Gilman

61 mi away
US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Morton and Lockport. Straight-line distance: 99.38 mi (159.94 km).

Morton

#1 Morton

Village in Tazewell County, Illinois

Population16,232
Coordinates40.6128200, -89.4592600
Altitude218
CountryUnited States
Lockport

#2 Lockport

The most populous city in Will County, Illinois.

Population59,877
Coordinates41.5894800, -88.0578400
Altitude181
CountryUnited States
Start: West Jackson Street (-89.459284, 40.612812)
End: West 9th Street (-88.057844, 41.589471)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 205 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.49 gal
16.98 L · about $20.95
Round trip
$41.89
8.98 gal · 33.96 L
Estimated CO2
39.9 kg one way
Round trip: 79.8 kg / 176 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $20.95 $41.89
Mid-grade $5.29 $23.76 $47.52
Premium $5.84 $26.21 $52.42
Diesel $6.57 $29.50 $59.01

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 Morton and Lockport. The current time is 14:20:09.

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.