How far is Shiloh, IL from Lockport, IL?

The driving distance from Shiloh, IL to Lockport, IL is about 260.5 miles (419.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 230.7 miles (371.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 13m 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
260.54 mi
04h 06m
Flight
230.7 mi
371.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
230.7 mi
Kilometers
371.28 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
260.54 mi
Kilometers
419.3 km
Drive Time
04h 06m

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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 04h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lockport
Thu, Oct 15, 4:38 PM CDT
Return by in Shiloh
Thu, Oct 15, 8:45 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Shiloh
2026-10-15T12:31
Arrive Lockport
Thu, Oct 15, 4:38 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:07 AM to 12:07 PM CDT

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

Leave by
8:46 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Shiloh
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
Lawndale
IL

Unincorporated community in Illinois, United States

From Shiloh
129.6 mi
02h 03m
To Lockport
130.9 mi
02h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 mph SW
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 Shiloh and Lockport.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Highway 50

    2164 ft · 46 sec · Highway 50

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Scott Troy Road

    5.3 mi · 9 min · Scott Troy Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Troy Ofallon Road

    4.2 mi · 8 min · Troy Ofallon Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West US Highway 40

    1.5 mi · 2 min · West US Highway 40

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight toward US Highway 40

    1118 ft · 21 sec · US Highway 40

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 55 North, I 70 East: Chicago, Indianapolis

    2098 ft · 45 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, I 270 West: Chicago, Springfield, Kansas City

    107.9 mi · 1 hr 57 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 55 North: Chicago

    29.4 mi · 31 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, I 74 West: Chicago, Peoria

    93.9 mi · 1 hr 41 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Indiana

    1.2 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    5.1 mi · 6 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Center Street

    1.3 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Continue on South Center Street

    1401 ft · 38 sec · South Center Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Hickory Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Hickory Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Bridge Street

    106 m · 17 sec · Bridge Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Broadway Street

    4.4 mi · 9 min · Broadway Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West 9th Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · West 9th Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 9th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Shiloh 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
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 North
233 mi · 89%
I 80 East
5.8 mi · 2%
Scott Troy Road
5.32 mi · 2%
Broadway Street
4.39 mi · 2%
Troy Ofallon Road
4.2 mi · 2%
South Main Street
1.61 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 55 North

Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, I 270 West: Chicago, Springfield, Kansas City

108 mi · 01h 57m

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
04h 06m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.8 mi
230.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lawndale
02h 03m from Shiloh
Leave By
8:46 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Shiloh 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 Shiloh to Lockport?

The road trip is about 260.5 miles (419.3 km) and usually takes 04h 06m 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?

Lawndale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 129.6 miles from Shiloh and 130.9 miles from Lockport.

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

The direct path is about 230.7 miles (371.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:46 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.87 one way or $85.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lawndale

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Lawndale and the surrounding midpoint area.
Route 66 Original Alignment- Driveable!
Scenic stop 6.6 mi away

Route 66 Original Alignment- Driveable!

Atlanta , IL
865 SW Arch St, Atlanta, IL 61723, United States
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Tourist attraction
City of Lincoln
Meeting point 4.5 mi away

City of Lincoln

Lincoln , IL
700 Broadway St, Lincoln, IL 62656
Rating 3.8/5 4 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lawndale.

RAIL

Lincoln

10 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.
RAIL

Uptown Station

41 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.
RAIL

Springfield station

56 mi away
East Washington and North Third Sts.
BUS

Peoria, Illinois

61 mi away
6100 West Everett M. Dirksen Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Shiloh and Lockport. Straight-line distance: 230.7 mi (371.28 km).

Shiloh

#1 Shiloh

Town in St.

Population13,653
Coordinates38.5614400, -89.8973200
Altitude202
CountryUnited States
Lockport

#2 Lockport

The most populous city in Will County, Illinois.

Population59,877
Coordinates41.5894800, -88.0578400
Altitude181
CountryUnited States
Start: South Main Street (-89.897329, 38.561444)
End: West 9th Street (-88.057844, 41.589471)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 419 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.19 gal
34.8 L · about $42.87
Round trip
$85.74
18.38 gal · 69.6 L
Estimated CO2
81.7 kg one way
Round trip: 163.3 kg / 360 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $42.87 $85.74
Mid-grade $5.29 $48.63 $97.27
Premium $5.84 $53.64 $107.28
Diesel $6.57 $60.39 $120.77

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 Shiloh and Lockport. The current time is 12:31:59.

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.