How far is Western Springs, IL from Lockport, IL?

The driving distance from Western Springs, IL to Lockport, IL is about 20.6 miles (33.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.3 miles (27.8 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
20.55 mi
00h 28m
Flight
17.24 mi
27.75 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.24 mi
Kilometers
27.75 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.55 mi
Kilometers
33.07 km
Drive Time
00h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lockport
Thu, Oct 15, 12:04 PM CDT
Return by in Western Springs
Thu, Oct 15, 12:33 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Western Springs
2026-10-15T11:35
Arrive Lockport
Thu, Oct 15, 12:04 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Western Springs
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Bolingbrook
IL

Town in Illinois

From Western Springs
10.9 mi
00h 14m
To Lockport
9.7 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
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 Western Springs and Lockport.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Western Springs and Lockport.

  1. 1

    Start on Walnut Street

    54 m · 11 sec · Walnut Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Hillgrove Avenue

    116 m · 17 sec · Hillgrove Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Wolf Road

    3 mi · 7 min · Wolf Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Joliet Road

    717 ft · 13 sec · Joliet Road

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on Joliet Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Joliet Road

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway

    6.6 mi · 9 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 355 South Toll, I 355 North Toll: Northwest Suburbs, Southwest Suburbs

    1541 ft · 38 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 355 Tollway South: Southwest Suburbs

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway

    6.5 mi · 7 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 7: 159th Street

    2113 ft · 52 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West 159th Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · West 159th Street

  12. 12

    Continue on East 9th Street

    1.9 mi · 4 min · East 9th Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 9th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Western Springs and Lockport.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
63.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
6.63 mi · 32%
Veterans Memorial Tollway
6.55 mi · 32%
Wolf Road
3.04 mi · 15%
East 9th Street
1.93 mi · 9%
I 355 Tollway South
1.21 mi · 6%
Joliet Road
0.83 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Adlai Stevenson Expressway

Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway

6.63 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 28m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.3 mi
17.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bolingbrook
00h 14m from Western Springs
Leave By
7:32 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Western Springs 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 Western Springs to Lockport?

The road trip is about 20.6 miles (33.1 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?

Bolingbrook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.9 miles from Western Springs and 9.7 miles from Lockport.

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

The direct path is about 17.3 miles (27.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 $3.36 one way or $6.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Bolingbrook

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Bolingbrook, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Naperville

11 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

Joliet Transportation Center

19 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street
RAIL

La Grange Road

21 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

24 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Western Springs and Lockport. Straight-line distance: 17.24 mi (27.75 km).

Western Springs

#1 Western Springs

Village in Illinois

Population13,274
Coordinates41.8097500, -87.9006200
Altitude205
CountryUnited States
Lockport

#2 Lockport

The most populous city in Will County, Illinois.

Population59,877
Coordinates41.5894800, -88.0578400
Altitude181
CountryUnited States
Start: Walnut Street (-87.900495, 41.809885)
End: West 9th Street (-88.057844, 41.589471)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 33 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.72 gal
2.74 L · about $3.36
Round trip
$6.72
1.44 gal · 5.48 L
Estimated CO2
6.4 kg one way
Round trip: 12.8 kg / 28 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $3.36 $6.72
Mid-grade $5.29 $3.81 $7.62
Premium $5.84 $4.20 $8.41
Diesel $6.57 $4.73 $9.46

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 Western Springs and Lockport. The current time is 11:35:24.

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.