Origin
Bellwood, IL
Evening in Bellwood on Sunday
Local time
6:32 PM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bellwood, IL to Lockport, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
38m
Distance
29.3 mi
47 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bellwood, IL
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Lockport, IL
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Trip Overview
Bellwood, IL to Lockport, IL is 29.3 miles and takes about 38 minutes via Veterans Memorial Tollway, Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway, and East 9th Street, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Midwest, traversing Illinois for its entirety. Expect a route that involves a fair amount of turning on local roads, rather than a straightforward highway cruise. It's a short enough drive that you can easily complete it in a single day, allowing for a relaxed start or plenty of time at your destination.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Tollway | 16 mi | 18m |
| Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway | 7.6 mi | 9m |
| East 9th Street | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Eisenhower Expressway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| West 159th Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Mannheim Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| North Frontage Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West 9th Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Tollway
— 16 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bellwood, IL and Lockport, IL.
1
Start on US 12; US 20; US 45
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Mannheim Road
2
Turn right onto North Frontage Road
363 ft
·
7 sec
·
North Frontage Road
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I 290 West
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
4
Merge onto I 290; IL 110
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Eisenhower Expressway
5
Keep slight left at fork onto I 88; IL 110
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
Exit 15A
Toward I 88 West Toll, I 294 South Toll: Aurora, Indiana
Use the slight left lane.
6
Keep slight right at fork onto I 88; IL 110
5.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
Exit 138
Toward 22nd Street (Cermak Road)
Use the slight right lane.
7
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
55 sec
Exit 131A
Toward I 355 South: Joliet
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto I 355
16 mi
·
18 min
·
Veterans Memorial Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Exit 4
Toward IL 7: 159th Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn right onto IL 7
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West 159th Street
Use the right lane.
11
Continue on IL 7
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
East 9th Street
12
Arrive at destination
IL 7
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 26.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward I 290 West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward I 290 West
9
1.9 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
I 88; IL 110 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 88; IL 110 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway toward I 88 West Toll, I 294 South Toll: Aurora, Indiana
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 15A
Toward I 88 West Toll, I 294 South Toll: Aurora...
8
3.7 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
I 88; IL 110 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 88; IL 110 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway toward 22nd Street (Cermak Road)
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 138
Toward 22nd Street (Cermak Road)
7
9.5 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the exit toward I 355 South: Joliet
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 131A
Toward I 355 South: Joliet
7
26.3 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Take the exit toward IL 7: 159th Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 4
Toward IL 7: 159th Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.58 one way
$9.16 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.03 | $10.06 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.64 | $11.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.47 | $12.94 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.58
Veterans Memorial Tollway
(16 mi)
$1.12
Reagan Memorial Tollway
(7.6 mi)
$0.46
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$2
Total
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.08 | $1.41 |
| Efficient EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.56 | $1.17 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.10 | $1.88 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Lockport, IL
Evening in Lockport on Sunday
Local time
6:32 PM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
19 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
38m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive has a 'turn-heavy local drive' profile, meaning you'll encounter a mix of faster highway segments and more intricate local road navigation. While about 33% of the route involves highways, the emphasis is on local streets. Your longest uninterrupted stretch on a highway will be 16 miles, likely on the Veterans Memorial Tollway. As you progress, the character will shift from tollway driving to navigating more community-focused roads as you approach Lockport.
Only 3% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16 mi on Veterans Memorial Tollway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 29.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 38m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.9 miles (I 88; IL 110 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.7 miles (I 88; IL 110 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Bellwood, IL and Lockport, IL, road signs point toward Indiana and 22Nd Street (Cermak Road).
Indiana
1.9 mi in
|
~3m
|
via I 88; IL 110
22Nd Street (Cermak Road)
3.7 mi in
|
~5m
|
via I 88; IL 110
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 29.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16 miles on Veterans Memorial Tollway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.58 in tolls one way, starting with Veterans Memorial Tollway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Lockport, IL before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.9 miles (I 88; IL 110 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.7 miles (I 88; IL 110 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Pullman National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Lockport, IL before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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