Origin
Blue Island, IL
Morning in Blue Island on Tuesday
Local time
6:00 AM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Blue Island, 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
38m
Distance
27.4 mi
44 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Blue Island, IL
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Lockport, IL
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 27.4-mile drive from Blue Island, IL, to Lockport, IL, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 38 minutes. The route primarily utilizes major highways, including I-80, Veterans Memorial Tollway, and I-57, with over half of the journey on highways. With an estimated fuel cost of just $4, this is a very budget-friendly excursion. Given its short distance and efficient path through the Midwest region, it's perfect for a quick regional exploration or a commute, requiring no overnight stays.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 80 | 10.9 mi | 12m |
| Veterans Memorial Tollway | 4.5 mi | 4m |
| I 57 | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| Western Avenue | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| East 9th Street | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| West 159th Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| West 147th Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| West 9th Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
I 80
— 10.9 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blue Island, IL and Lockport, IL.
1
Start on Western Avenue
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Western Avenue
2
Continue on Western Avenue
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Western Avenue
3
Turn right onto IL 83
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
West 147th Street
4
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Toward I 57 South
5
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward I 294 Toll South, I 57 South: Indiana, Memphis
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight right at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 57 South: Memphis
7
Merge onto I 57
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
I 57
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
Exit 345B
Toward I 80 West: Iowa
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto I 80
11 mi
·
12 min
·
I 80
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 140
Toward I 355 Toll North: Rockford
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on I 355
4.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Veterans Memorial Tollway
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 4
Toward IL 7: 159th Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Turn straight onto IL 7
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West 159th Street
14
Continue on IL 7
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
East 9th Street
15
Arrive at destination
IL 7
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 3.1 and 24.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
3.1 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 294 Toll South, I 57 South: Indiana, Memphis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 294 Toll South, I 57 South: Indiana, M...
5
3.5 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 57 South: Memphis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 57 South: Memphis
7
7.8 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the exit toward I 80 West: Iowa
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 345B
Toward I 80 West: Iowa
7
19.2 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Take the exit toward I 355 Toll North: Rockford
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 140
Toward I 355 Toll North: Rockford
7
24.4 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
$4.28 one way
$8.57 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.70 | $9.41 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.27 | $10.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.05 | $12.10 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.32
Veterans Memorial Tollway
(4.5 mi)
$0.32
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$0
Total
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.6 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 | 8.2 | 0 | $2.88 | $1.32 |
| Efficient EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.40 | $1.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11 | 0 | $3.84 | $1.75 |
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
Morning in Lockport on Tuesday
Local time
6:00 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
4 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
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?
Expect a mixed driving experience on this route, with 53% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter stretches on I-80, which forms the longest uninterrupted segment at 10.9 miles. The Veterans Memorial Tollway and I-57 also contribute to the highway portion, offering a relatively fast-paced drive. While not a purely scenic route, the varied highway segments provide a practical and efficient connection between these two Illinois communities. The overall feel is one of steady progress and ease of navigation.
53% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.9 mi on I 80.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
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 27.4 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 3.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 7.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
722 ft
595 ft
Total Climb
200 ft
Total Descent
245 ft
Highest Point
722 ft
~13.7 mi in
Elevation Range
127 ft
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.
On the drive from Blue Island, IL to Lockport, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Memphis along the way.
Memphis
3.1 mi in
|
~6m
About the Cities
Starting in Blue Island, IL
Full guide →Founded 1836
Blue Island is in Chicagoland, located on South Western Avenue between 119th St and 135th Street.
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 38m. Total distance: 27.4 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.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (53%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.9 miles on I 80. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.32 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 3.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 7.8 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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