Origin
Bloomingdale, IL
Morning in Bloomingdale on Tuesday
Local time
7:14 AM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bloomingdale, IL to Lockport, IL
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
41m
Distance
31.4 mi
51 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 38m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 44m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 48m
8 PM
0h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bloomingdale, IL
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Lockport, IL
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Trip Overview
Bloomingdale, IL to Lockport, IL is 31.4 miles and takes about 41 minutes via I 355, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within the Midwest region and Illinois state, making it a straightforward trip between two suburban areas. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a quick errand or a connecting drive without much fuss. You'll find it's a practical option for getting from point A to point B efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 355 | 25.7 mi | 30m |
| East Lake Street | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| East 9th Street | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| West 159th Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| West 9th Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
I 355
— 25.7 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bloomingdale, IL and Lockport, IL.
1
Start on US 20
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
East Lake Street
2
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward I 355 Toll South: Joliet
Use the right lane.
3
Merge onto I 355
26 mi
·
30 min
·
I 355
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Exit 4
Toward IL 7: 159th Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Turn right onto IL 7
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West 159th Street
Use the right lane.
6
Continue on IL 7
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
East 9th Street
7
Arrive at destination
IL 7
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 2.4 and 28.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
2.4 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward I 355 Toll South: Joliet
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 355 Toll South: Joliet
5
2.7 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
I 355
Merge onto I 355
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
28.3 mi into trip
|
~35m 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
5
28.7 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
IL 7 / West 159th Street
Turn right onto IL 7 / West 159th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.91 one way
$9.82 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.39 | $10.78 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.04 | $12.09 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.93 | $13.87 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.30 | $1.51 |
| Efficient EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.75 | $1.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.6 | 0 | $4.40 | $2.01 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Morning in Lockport on Tuesday
Local time
7:14 AM
CDT
Current temp
66°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
3 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
41m 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 is mostly highway, with 82% of the 31.4 miles on I 355. You'll experience a stretch of 25.7 miles on I 355 before transitioning to surface streets. Expect a typical suburban highway experience with frequent exits and merging traffic as you approach your destination.
82% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
7 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 25.7 mi on I 355.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 355 and East Lake Street. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 2.4 miles in.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Bloomingdale, IL to Lockport, IL is easy. At 41m with 82% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.7 miles (I 355): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 28.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Bloomingdale, IL
Full guide →Founded 1833
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 41m. Total distance: 31.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 25.7 miles on I 355. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 3 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 2.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.7 miles (I 355): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 28.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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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