Origin
Burbank, IL
Late night in Burbank on Tuesday
Local time
5:49 AM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Burbank, 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
34m
Distance
20.8 mi
34 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Burbank, IL
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Lockport, IL
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Trip Overview
Burbank to Lockport is 20.8 miles and takes about 34 minutes via Archer Avenue, Calumet Sag Road, and Southwest Highway, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Illinois, offering a straightforward drive through the Midwest region. Expect a local, turn-heavy experience rather than a high-speed highway cruise. Given its brief duration, this route is ideal for a quick excursion or as part of a larger regional exploration, allowing for flexibility in your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Archer Avenue | 8.1 mi | 13m |
| Calumet Sag Road | 6.2 mi | 9m |
| Southwest Highway | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| South Ridgeland Avenue | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| North State Street | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| West 9th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West 87th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Archer Avenue
— 8.1 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Burbank, IL and Lockport, IL.
1
Start on West 87th Street
59 ft
·
3 sec
·
West 87th Street
2
Turn left onto South Ridgeland Avenue
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
South Ridgeland Avenue
Use the left lane.
3
Turn right onto Southwest Highway
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Southwest Highway
Use the right lane.
4
Turn right onto IL 83
6.2 mi
·
9 min
·
Calumet Sag Road
5
Turn left onto Archer Avenue
8.1 mi
·
13 min
·
Archer Avenue
Use the left / uturn lanes.
6
Continue on IL 171
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
North State Street
7
Turn right onto IL 7
110 ft
·
2 sec
·
West 9th Street
8
Arrive at destination
IL 7
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 20.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
South Ridgeland Avenue
Turn left onto South Ridgeland Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
1.7 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Southwest Highway
Turn right onto Southwest Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
3
4.9 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
IL 83 / Calumet Sag Road
Turn right onto IL 83 / Calumet Sag Road
Navigation decision point
4
11.1 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
Archer Avenue
Turn left onto Archer Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / uturn lanes.
3
20.8 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
IL 7 / West 9th Street
Turn right onto IL 7 / West 9th Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.25 one way
$6.50 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.57 | $7.14 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.00 | $8.01 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.59 | $9.18 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.18 | $1.00 |
| Efficient EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.82 | $0.83 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.91 | $1.33 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Late night in Lockport on Tuesday
Local time
5:49 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
34m 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 route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive' with a 0% highway share, meaning you'll be navigating surface streets for the entire 20.8 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 8.1 miles along Archer Avenue, offering a consistent segment before you need to make turns. Expect frequent intersections and changes in direction as you traverse local roads, rather than long, open highway stretches. The drive progresses through residential and commercial areas, requiring your attention to traffic signals and local road conditions.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.1 mi on Archer Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South Ridgeland Avenue.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 34m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South Ridgeland Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.7 miles (Southwest Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.9 miles (IL 83 / Calumet Sag Road): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
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 34m. Total distance: 20.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.1 miles on Archer Avenue. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: near the start (South Ridgeland Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.7 miles (Southwest Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.9 miles (IL 83 / Calumet Sag Road): Navigation decision point.
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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