How far is Wood Dale, IL from Lockport, IL?

The driving distance from Wood Dale, IL to Lockport, IL is about 31.7 miles (51 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.2 miles (42.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 18m 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
31.71 mi
00h 39m
Flight
26.15 mi
42.08 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.15 mi
Kilometers
42.08 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.71 mi
Kilometers
51.03 km
Drive Time
00h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lockport
Thu, Oct 15, 2:16 PM CDT
Return by in Wood Dale
Thu, Oct 15, 2:55 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wood Dale
2026-10-15T13:37
Arrive Lockport
Thu, Oct 15, 2:16 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:39 AM to 7:39 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:12 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Wood Dale
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
Belmont
IL

Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America

From Wood Dale
16.4 mi
00h 19m
To Lockport
15.3 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Today

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
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 Wood Dale and Lockport.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Wood Dale and Lockport.

  1. 1

    Start on Irving Park Road

    10 m · 9 sec · Irving Park Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Irving Park Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Irving Park Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Bloomingdale Road

    1.3 mi · 4 min · East Bloomingdale Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Rohlwing Road

    2830 ft · 48 sec · North Rohlwing Road

  5. 5

    Turn right

    60 m · 7 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Lake Street

    1007 ft · 24 sec · Lake Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto I 355 Toll South: Joliet

    1607 ft · 41 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    25.7 mi · 31 min

  9. 9

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

    2113 ft · 52 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West 159th Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · West 159th Street

  11. 11

    Continue on East 9th Street

    1.9 mi · 4 min · East 9th Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 9th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wood Dale 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
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 355 Toll South
26 mi · 82%
East 9th Street
1.93 mi · 6%
Irving Park Road
1.7 mi · 5%
East Bloomingdale Road
1.32 mi · 4%
West 159th Street
0.74 mi · 2%
North Rohlwing Road
0.54 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 355 Toll South

Merge slight left

25.7 mi · 00h 31m

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 39m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.5 mi
26.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Belmont
00h 19m from Wood Dale
Leave By
7:12 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Wood Dale 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 Wood Dale to Lockport?

The road trip is about 31.7 miles (51 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?

Belmont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.4 miles from Wood Dale and 15.3 miles from Lockport.

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

The direct path is about 26.2 miles (42.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.22 one way or $10.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Wood Dale and Showers And Thunderstorms near Lockport.

Stop Ideas Near Belmont

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Belmont, 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 Belmont.

RAIL

Naperville

9 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

La Grange Road

14 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

19 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.
RAIL

Joliet Transportation Center

30 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wood Dale and Lockport. Straight-line distance: 26.15 mi (42.08 km).

Wood Dale

#1 Wood Dale

Addison Township, DuPage County, Illinois, United States

Population13,483
Coordinates41.9633600, -87.9789600
Altitude211
CountryUnited States
Lockport

#2 Lockport

The most populous city in Will County, Illinois.

Population59,877
Coordinates41.5894800, -88.0578400
Altitude181
CountryUnited States
Start: Irving Park Road (-87.97896, 41.96336)
End: West 9th Street (-88.057844, 41.589471)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 51 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.12 gal
4.24 L · about $5.22
Round trip
$10.45
2.24 gal · 8.48 L
Estimated CO2
10 kg one way
Round trip: 19.9 kg / 44 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $5.22 $10.45
Mid-grade $5.29 $5.93 $11.85
Premium $5.84 $6.54 $13.07
Diesel $6.57 $7.36 $14.72

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 Wood Dale and Lockport. The current time is 13:37:06.

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.