How far is Taylorville, IL from Lockport, IL?
The driving distance from Taylorville, IL to Lockport, IL is about 182.7 miles (294 km), with a travel time of about 03h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 155.2 miles (249.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 09m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 04m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Township in McLean County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Taylorville and Lockport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Taylorville and Lockport.
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Start on South Main Street
1207 ft · 55 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto East Park Street
1.5 km · 1 min · East Park Street
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Turn left onto Water Street
983 ft · 23 sec · Water Street
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Turn left
22.5 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit right
1529 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
11.1 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 51 North: Bloomington
1395 ft · 39 sec
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Continue straight
37.9 mi · 48 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 74 West, US 51 North: Peoria, Rockford
95.2 mi · 1 hr 43 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Indiana
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
5.1 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Center Street
1.3 km · 2 min
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Continue on South Center Street
1401 ft · 38 sec · South Center Street
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Continue on Hickory Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Hickory Street
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Turn right onto Bridge Street
106 m · 17 sec · Bridge Street
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Turn left onto Broadway Street
4.4 mi · 9 min · Broadway Street
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Turn right onto West 9th Street
1.6 km · 2 min · West 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 Taylorville 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 74 West
Take the exit slight right toward I 74 West, US 51 North: Peoria, Rockford
95.2 mi · 01h 43m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Taylorville 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 Taylorville to Lockport?
The road trip is about 182.7 miles (294 km) and usually takes 03h 04m 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?
Towanda is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.8 miles from Taylorville and 91.8 miles from Lockport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 155.2 miles (249.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:50 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.09 one way or $60.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Taylorville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Lockport.
Stop Ideas Near Towanda
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Bloomington Finance Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Towanda.
Uptown Station
Pontiac station
Lincoln
Peoria, Illinois
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Taylorville and Lockport. Straight-line distance: 155.21 mi (249.78 km).
#1 Taylorville
City in Christian County, Illinois
| Population | 10,280 |
| Coordinates | 39.5489400, -89.2945300 |
| Altitude | 192 |
| 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: 294 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 16m |
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 | $30.09 | $60.18 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $34.13 | $68.27 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $37.65 | $75.30 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $42.38 | $84.77 |
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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