How far is Warren, IL from Lockport, IL?
The driving distance from Warren, IL to Lockport, IL is about 155.9 miles (250.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 117.3 miles (188.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 05m 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 02h 32m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Warren and Lockport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Warren and Lockport.
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Start on South Water Street
11 m · 6 sec · South Water Street
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Turn right onto West Main Street
131 m · 8 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left onto Burnett Avenue
91 m · 6 sec · Burnett Avenue
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Turn right onto South Railroad Street
2936 ft · 59 sec · South Railroad Street
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Continue on North Stagecoach Trail
4.7 mi · 8 min · North Stagecoach Trail
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Continue on West Galena Road
6.1 mi · 11 min · West Galena Road
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Continue on West Lena Street
1.2 km · 1 min · West Lena Street
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Turn right onto North Schuyler Street
1 km · 56 sec · North Schuyler Street
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Continue on IL 73
1 mi · 2 min · IL 73
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Turn left onto U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
25.4 mi · 31 min · U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
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Continue on West State Road
9.8 mi · 11 min · West State Road
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Continue on U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
14.5 mi · 17 min · U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
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Continue straight
1 km · 41 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90 East: Chicago
2544 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
19.8 mi · 21 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
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Keep slight left to continue on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
29.8 mi · 32 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 290, IL 53: Chicago, West Suburbs
2618 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 290 East, IL 53 South: Chicago, West Suburbs
1686 ft · 41 sec
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Continue on I 290 East, IL 53 South: Chicago, West Suburbs
1362 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
5.7 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 355 South Tollway: Joliet
27.6 mi · 33 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 7: 159th Street
2113 ft · 52 sec
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Turn right onto West 159th Street
1.2 km · 1 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 Warren and Lockport.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
Keep slight left to continue on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
29.8 mi · 00h 32m
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.
Rain Showers leaving Warren 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 Warren to Lockport?
The road trip is about 155.9 miles (250.9 km) and usually takes 02h 32m 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?
Belvidere is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.7 miles from Warren and 80.2 miles from Lockport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 117.3 miles (188.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.6 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 1:24 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.66 one way or $51.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Warren and Showers And Thunderstorms near Lockport.
Stop Ideas Near Belvidere
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Warren and Lockport. Straight-line distance: 117.26 mi (188.71 km).
#1 Warren
Village in Jo Daviess County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 1,300 |
| Coordinates | 42.4964000, -89.9895700 |
| Altitude | 299 |
| 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: 251 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 56m |
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 | $25.66 | $51.32 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $29.11 | $58.21 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $32.10 | $64.21 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $36.14 | $72.28 |
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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