How far is Wood River, IL from Lockport, IL?
The driving distance from Wood River, IL to Lockport, IL is about 251.2 miles (404.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 217 miles (349.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 06m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 04h 03m.
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.
City in Logan County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wood River and Lockport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wood River and Lockport.
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Start on East Ferguson Avenue
50 m · 13 sec · East Ferguson Avenue
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Turn left onto South Wood River Avenue
100 m · 16 sec · South Wood River Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Madison Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Madison Avenue
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Turn left onto South Central Avenue
1334 ft · 29 sec · South Central Avenue
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Continue on Vaughn Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Vaughn Road
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Continue on South Bellwood Drive
1 km · 1 min · South Bellwood Drive
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Continue on North Bellwood Drive
1.4 km · 2 min · North Bellwood Drive
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Turn right onto West Bethalto Drive
1.8 mi · 4 min · West Bethalto Drive
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Continue on State Route 140
9.6 mi · 13 min · State Route 140
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Continue on West State Street
1.3 km · 2 min · West State Street
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Continue on State Route 140
135 m · 14 sec · State Route 140
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Take the ramp left
1515 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
96.7 mi · 1 hr 44 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 55 North: Chicago
29.4 mi · 31 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, I 74 West: Chicago, Peoria
93.9 mi · 1 hr 41 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 · 15 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 Wood River 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.
State Route 140
Merge slight left
96.7 mi · 01h 44m
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 Wood River 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 River to Lockport?
The road trip is about 251.2 miles (404.3 km) and usually takes 04h 03m 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?
Atlanta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 125 miles from Wood River and 126.2 miles from Lockport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 217 miles (349.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.2 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 8:54 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.33 one way or $82.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Wood River and Showers And Thunderstorms near Lockport.
Stop Ideas Near Atlanta
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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City of Lincoln
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Atlanta.
Lincoln
Uptown Station
Peoria, Illinois
Springfield station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wood River and Lockport. Straight-line distance: 217.04 mi (349.29 km).
#1 Wood River
City in Illinois, United States
| Population | 10,002 |
| Coordinates | 38.8611600, -90.0976100 |
| Altitude | 133 |
| 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: 404 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 08m |
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 | $41.33 | $82.66 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $46.89 | $93.77 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $51.72 | $103.43 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $58.22 | $116.44 |
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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