How far is Warrenville, IL from Lockport, IL?
The driving distance from Warrenville, IL to Lockport, IL is about 23.7 miles (38.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.8 miles (27.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Suburb of Chicago in Illinois, USA
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Warrenville and Lockport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Warrenville and Lockport.
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Start on Warrenville Road
1471 ft · 34 sec · Warrenville Road
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Turn right onto Winfield Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Winfield Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 88 East: Chicago
1970 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
5.2 mi · 7 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 355 Toll South: Joliet
1961 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 355 South: Joliet
2223 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway
14.3 mi · 17 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway
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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 Warrenville and Lockport.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Veterans Memorial Tollway
Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway
14.3 mi · 00h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Warrenville 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 Warrenville to Lockport?
The road trip is about 23.7 miles (38.1 km) and usually takes 00h 28m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Woodridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.4 miles from Warrenville and 11.2 miles from Lockport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.8 miles (27.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.87 one way or $7.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Warrenville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Lockport.
Stop Ideas Near Woodridge
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 Woodridge.
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Joliet Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Warrenville and Lockport. Straight-line distance: 16.86 mi (27.14 km).
#1 Warrenville
City in DuPage County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 13,456 |
| Coordinates | 41.8178100, -88.1734000 |
| Altitude | 212 |
| 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: 38 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 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 | $3.87 | $7.74 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $4.39 | $8.78 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $4.84 | $9.69 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $5.45 | $10.91 |
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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