Origin
East Garfield Park, IL
Morning in East Garfield Park on Sunday
Local time
8:41 AM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from East Garfield Park, 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
50m
Distance
33.6 mi
54 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 46m
★
6 AM
0h 51m
8 AM
0h 59m
10 AM
0h 53m
12 PM
0h 53m
3 PM
0h 54m
5 PM
0h 58m
8 PM
0h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
East Garfield Park, IL
Willian Justen de Vasconcellos
Lockport, IL
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Trip Overview
This 33.6-mile drive from East Garfield Park, IL to Lockport, IL is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking around 50 minutes. You'll primarily navigate via the Adlai Stevenson Expressway and the Veterans Memorial Tollway, with a portion on East 9th Street, making it a 52% highway experience. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is about $5. Given its short distance and mixed driving profile, this route offers flexibility for departure times and potential quick stops. Both locations are situated within the Midwest region of Illinois.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Adlai Stevenson Expressway | 15.9 mi | 21m |
| Veterans Memorial Tollway | 6.5 mi | 7m |
| East 9th Street | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| South Pulaski Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| South Kedzie Avenue | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Stevenson Expressway | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| West Ogden Avenue | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| West 159th Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
— 15.9 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Garfield Park, IL and Lockport, IL.
1
Start on South Albany Avenue
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
South Albany Avenue
2
At end of road, turn right onto West 5th Avenue
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
West 5th Avenue
3
Turn left onto South Kedzie Avenue
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
South Kedzie Avenue
4
Turn right onto US 66 Hist
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
West Ogden Avenue
5
Turn left onto South Pulaski Road
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
South Pulaski Road
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward I 55 South
7
Merge onto I 55
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Stevenson Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on I 55
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Adlai E Stevenson Expressway
9
Continue on I 55
16 mi
·
21 min
·
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 269
Toward I 355 South Toll, I 355 North Toll: Northwest Suburbs, Southwest Suburbs
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork
1.2 mi
·
2 min
Toward I 355 Tollway South: Southwest Suburbs
Use the slight left lane.
12
Merge onto I 355
6.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Veterans Memorial Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Exit 4
Toward IL 7: 159th Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Turn right onto IL 7
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West 159th Street
Use the right lane.
15
Continue on IL 7
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
East 9th Street
16
Arrive at destination
IL 7
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 33.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.8 miles from East Garfield Park, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 30.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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West 5th Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto West 5th Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
5 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
I 55 / Stevenson Expressway
Merge onto I 55 / Stevenson Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
22.4 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Take the exit toward I 355 South Toll, I 355 North Toll: Northwest Suburbs, Southwest Suburbs
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 269
Toward I 355 South Toll, I 355 North Toll: Nort...
7
22.7 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 355 Tollway South: Southwest Suburbs
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 355 Tollway South: Southwest Suburbs
7
30.5 mi into trip
|
~44m 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
$5.25 one way
$10.51 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.77 | $11.54 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.47 | $12.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.42 | $14.84 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.46
Veterans Memorial Tollway
(6.5 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
$0
Total
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.53 | $1.61 |
| Efficient EV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.94 | $1.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.70 | $2.15 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (67% 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 Sunday
Local time
8:41 AM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
67°F
Burbank, IL
17 mi in
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
13 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
50m 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 trip, with a significant 52% of the route being on highways. You'll encounter a substantial uninterrupted stretch of 15.9 miles on the Adlai Stevenson Expressway, offering a chance to maintain steady progress. The roads will transition, moving from expressway driving to surface streets like East 9th Street as you approach your destination. This blend means you'll experience both faster-paced travel and more localized road conditions.
52% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.9 mi on Adlai Stevenson Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
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 0.1 miles in near West 5th Avenue.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 33.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 50m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (West 5th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 5 miles (I 55 / Stevenson Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 East Garfield Park, IL to Lockport, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Southwest Suburbs along the way.
Southwest Suburbs
22.4 mi in
|
~34m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 50m. Total distance: 33.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (52%). 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 15.9 miles on Adlai Stevenson Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.46 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 0.1 miles (West 5th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 5 miles (I 55 / Stevenson Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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