Lockport, Illinois to Milwaukee: Road Trip Guide & Distance

100.4 miles 161.6 km · straight line
112.3 miles actual route 180.8 km · driving distance
2h 20min estimated drive time
$11 - $13 estimated fuel cost
~42min flight time · usually no direct flights
N bearing direction

How far is Lockport, Illinois from Milwaukee?

The distance from Lockport, Illinois to Milwaukee is 100.4 miles (161.6 km) as the crow flies. Milwaukee is located N of Lockport, Illinois. By car, the driving distance is approximately 112.3 miles, taking about 2h 20min. A direct flight would take roughly 42min. Both are located in United States — Lockport, Illinois in Illinois and Milwaukee in Wisconsin.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Lockport, Illinois and Milwaukee. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Lockport, Illinois to Milwaukee

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 20min $11 - $13 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 48min $9–$17* Budget
Train ~2h 13min $13–$39* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lockport, Illinois & Milwaukee

Quick Facts

Lockport, Illinois
41.59°N, 88.06°W
America/Chicago
181m elevation
Milwaukee
43.04°N, 87.91°W
America/Chicago
188m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 33 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 8 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 248 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM