How far is Rantoul, IL from Lockport, IL?
The driving distance from Rantoul, IL to Lockport, IL is about 103.5 miles (166.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 88.7 miles (142.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 47m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 53m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rantoul and Lockport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rantoul and Lockport.
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Start on South Century Boulevard
19 m · 6 sec · South Century Boulevard
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Turn right onto East Champaign Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · East Champaign Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I-57 North: Kankakee
2320 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
67.9 mi · 1 hr 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Bourbonnais Parkway
2050 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto Bourbonnais Parkway
3273 ft · 1 min · Bourbonnais Parkway
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Turn right
18.2 mi · 26 min
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Turn left onto West Steger Road
1196 ft · 55 sec · West Steger Road
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Turn right onto Wolf Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Wolf Road
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Turn left onto Lincoln Highway
3.8 mi · 6 min · Lincoln Highway
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Continue on East Maple Street
1471 ft · 27 sec · East Maple Street
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Continue on West Lincoln Highway
135 m · 10 sec · West Lincoln Highway
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Turn right onto North Cedar Road
2.4 mi · 6 min · North Cedar Road
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Turn left onto Maple Road
1060 ft · 18 sec · Maple Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 355 Toll North: West Suburbs
3244 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway
3.4 mi · 4 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 7: 159th Street
1263 ft · 33 sec
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Turn straight onto West 159th Street
1.4 km · 2 min · West 159th Street
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Continue on East 9th Street
1.9 mi · 4 min · East 9th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 9th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rantoul and Lockport.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I-57 North
Merge slight left
67.9 mi · 01h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Rantoul 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 Rantoul to Lockport?
The road trip is about 103.5 miles (166.5 km) and usually takes 01h 53m 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?
Chebanse is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.5 miles from Rantoul and 50.9 miles from Lockport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 88.7 miles (142.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.8 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 2:42 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.03 one way or $34.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Rantoul and Showers And Thunderstorms near Lockport.
Stop Ideas Near Chebanse
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 Chebanse.
Kankakee
Gilman
Dwight station
Joliet Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rantoul and Lockport. Straight-line distance: 88.66 mi (142.69 km).
#1 Rantoul
Village in Illinois
| Population | 12,305 |
| Coordinates | 40.3083700, -88.1558800 |
| Altitude | 227 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lockport
The most populous city in Will County, Illinois.
| Population | 59,877 |
| Coordinates | 41.5894800, -88.0578400 |
| Altitude | 181 |
| Country | United States |
End: West 9th Street (-88.057844, 41.589471)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 166 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 17m |
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 | $17.03 | $34.05 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $19.32 | $38.63 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $21.31 | $42.61 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $23.98 | $47.97 |
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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