Lockport, IL Road Trips

Lockport, IL serves as a quiet starting point in the Midwest, connecting drivers to 26 outbound routes across the area. Most drives stay under 122 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Lockport, IL spread mainly south and east, covering a wide geographic range.

city in Will County, Illinois, United States

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Trip Routes

69

Longest Drive

311.8 mi

Crestwood, IL

Quickest Drive

11m

Homer Glen, IL

Plan Around Lockport, IL

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Lockport, IL is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Waterloo, IL to Lockport, IL 282.4 mi · 5h 19m Quincy, IL to Lockport, IL 279.1 mi · 5h 18m Granite City, IL to Lockport, IL 259.3 mi · 4h 52m Shiloh, IL to Lockport, IL 259.2 mi · 4h 57m

Continue From Lockport, IL

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Lockport, IL to Crestwood, IL 311.8 mi · 6h 3m Lockport, IL to Frankfort, IL 289.4 mi · 5h 33m Lockport, IL to Godfrey, IL 255.6 mi · 4h 52m Lockport, IL to Collinsville, IL 252.1 mi · 4h 43m

Trips from Lockport, IL

Lockport, IL to Crestwood, IL

311.8 mi 6h 3m

Lockport, IL to Frankfort, IL

289.4 mi 5h 33m

Lockport, IL to Godfrey, IL

255.6 mi 4h 52m

Lockport, IL to Collinsville, IL

252.1 mi 4h 43m

Lockport, IL to Upper Alton, IL

251.3 mi 4h 49m

Lockport, IL to La Grange, IL

222.3 mi 4h 47m

Lockport, IL to York, IL

215.7 mi 4h 50m

Lockport, IL to Taylorville, IL

181.2 mi 3h 35m

Lockport, IL to Bruce, IL

177.6 mi 3h 45m

Lockport, IL to Woodside, IL

175.2 mi 3h 19m

Lockport, IL to Decatur, IL

150.9 mi 3h 1m

Lockport, IL to North Peoria, IL

136 mi 2h 38m

Lockport, IL to Bloomington, IL

101.9 mi 2h 5m

Lockport, IL to Fox Lake, IL

65.8 mi 1h 24m

Lockport, IL to Ottawa, IL

50.1 mi 1h 5m

Lockport, IL to Rolling Meadows, IL

39.4 mi 52m

Lockport, IL to Kenwood, IL

35.3 mi 53m

Lockport, IL to West Garfield Park, IL

32.9 mi 47m

Driving from Lockport, IL

On average, trips departing from Lockport, IL run 122 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 30m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 312 miles (6h 3m), while the shortest is just 13 miles.

Popular Destinations

Top road trip destinations from Lockport, IL are Crestwood, IL (311.8 mi, 6h 3m), Frankfort, IL (289.4 mi, 5h 33m), Godfrey, IL (255.6 mi, 4h 52m), Collinsville, IL (252.1 mi, 4h 43m), and Upper Alton, IL (251.3 mi, 4h 49m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in IL currently averages around $3.77 per gallon. For the typical 122-mile trip from Lockport, IL, budget about $18 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 26 mapped routes leaving Lockport, IL and 43 routes heading into Lockport, IL, covering 69 total connections. Distances range from 13 to 312 miles.

The longest mapped route from Lockport, IL covers 312 miles and takes approximately 6h 3m. Shorter options start at just 13 miles.

The average route from Lockport, IL runs about 122 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 30m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 122-mile trip from Lockport, IL costs roughly $18 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Lockport, IL include Crestwood, IL, Frankfort, IL, Godfrey, IL and Collinsville, IL. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.