Road Trips from Lockport, IL
Where to drive next — curated by how much time you have and what you're in the mood for.
Total Routes
26
Shortest
0.4h
With Parks Nearby
24
Under 2 hours
13 total in this range
Riverdale, IL
41m28.2 mi one way
Fox Lake, IL
1h 24m65.8 mi one way
Berwyn, IL
42m28.2 mi one way
New City, IL
48m32.5 mi one way
West Garfield Park, IL
47m32.9 mi one way
Full-day getaway
6 total in this range
Taylorville, IL
3h 35m181.2 mi one way
Bruce, IL
3h 45m177.6 mi one way
Decatur, IL
3h 1m150.9 mi one way
Bloomington, IL
2h 5m101.9 mi one way
North Peoria, IL
2h 38m136 mi one way
Weekend trip
7 total in this range
York, IL
4h 50m215.7 mi one way
Crestwood, IL
6h 3m311.8 mi one way
Frankfort, IL
5h 33m289.4 mi one way
La Grange, IL
4h 47m222.3 mi one way
Upper Alton, IL
4h 49m251.3 mi one way
Browse by Mood
Taylorville, IL
3h 35m181.2 mi one way
Bruce, IL
3h 45m177.6 mi one way
Decatur, IL
3h 1m150.9 mi one way
York, IL
4h 50m215.7 mi one way
Decatur, IL
3h 1m150.9 mi one way
La Grange, IL
4h 47m222.3 mi one way
Collinsville, IL
4h 43m252.1 mi one way
Fox Lake, IL
1h 24m65.8 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
Long daylight returns and parks begin peak bloom.
Summer
Fewer closures but plan for heat and heavier traffic.
Fall
Cooler temps and foliage make it the underrated season here.
Winter
Shorter days — prioritize shorter drives or southbound routes.
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