Origin
Lockport, IL
Evening in Lockport on Friday
Local time
7:16 PM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lockport, IL to Bradley, IL
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 5, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 2m
Distance
37.6 mi
61 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 57m
★
6 AM
1h 2m
8 AM
1h 12m
10 AM
1h 6m
12 PM
1h 5m
3 PM
1h 6m
5 PM
1h 12m
8 PM
0h 59m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lockport, IL
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Bradley, IL
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Trip Overview
Lockport, IL to Bradley, IL is 37.6 miles and takes about 1h 2m via Garfield Avenue and East Division Street, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within Illinois, connecting two points in the Midwest region. Given its brief duration and surface road profile, it's ideal for a quick trip without needing an overnight stay. Consider this route for its straightforward navigation and minimal time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South La Grange Road | 13.5 mi | 19m |
| Briggs Street | 3.6 mi | 8m |
| South Cedar Road | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Manhattan Road | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| West North Street | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| South Briggs Street | 2 mi | 4m |
| South State Street | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| West Arsenal Road | 1.9 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
South La Grange Road
— 13.5 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lockport, IL and Bradley, IL.
1
Start on IL 7
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West 9th Street
2
Turn right onto Garfield Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Garfield Avenue
3
At end of road, turn left onto East Division Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
East Division Street
4
Turn right onto CH 62
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
South Briggs Street
5
Continue on CH 62
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Fernwood Avenue
6
Continue on CH 62
3.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Briggs Street
7
Continue on US 52
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Manhattan Road
8
Continue on US 52
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
West North Street
9
Continue on US 52
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
South State Street
10
Continue on US 52
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
US Route 52
11
Continue on US 52
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
South Cedar Road
12
Continue on US 52
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
West Arsenal Road
13
Continue on US 52
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
West Joliet Road
14
Turn right onto US 45; US 52
13 mi
·
19 min
·
South La Grange Road
15
Continue on US 45; US 52
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
East Marsile Street
16
Continue on US 45; US 52
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
South Main Street
17
Continue on US 45; US 52
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
North Kennedy Drive
18
Turn left onto West Broadway Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Broadway Street
19
Arrive at destination
East Broadway Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 37.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.8 miles from Lockport, 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 55 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 36.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Garfield Avenue
Turn right onto Garfield Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0.8 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
East Division Street
At end of road, turn left onto East Division Street
Navigation decision point
4
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
CH 62 / South Briggs Street
Turn right onto CH 62 / South Briggs Street
Navigation decision point
4
22.3 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
US 45; US 52 / South La Grange Road
Turn right onto US 45; US 52 / South La Grange Road
Navigation decision point
3
36.8 mi into trip
|
~1h in
|
West Broadway Street
Turn left onto West Broadway Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.83 one way
$11.66 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.32 | $6.39 | $12.78 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.29 | $14.59 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $8.29 | $16.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.95 | $1.80 |
| Efficient EV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.29 | $1.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15 | 0 | $5.26 | $2.41 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Bradley, IL
Evening in Bradley on Friday
Local time
7:16 PM
CDT
Current temp
62°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
2 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
1h 2m 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 trip is entirely on surface roads, with 0% highway driving. You'll be navigating through local streets, primarily using Garfield Avenue and East Division Street for the majority of the 37.6 miles. Expect consistent traffic flow without the abrupt stops and starts typical of highway exits, making for a steady pace over the 1-hour duration.
Only 3% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.5 mi on South La Grange Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near Garfield Avenue.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Lockport, IL to Bradley, IL is easy. At 1h 2m with 3% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (Garfield Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (East Division Street): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (CH 62 / South Briggs Street): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
721 ft
595 ft
Total Climb
194 ft
Total Descent
157 ft
Highest Point
721 ft
~21.5 mi in
Elevation Range
126 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Lockport, IL
Full guide →Founded 1853
Top landmarks
- • Lockport Historic District — historic district in Illinois, United States
Arriving in Bradley, IL
Full guide →Founded 1891
Bradley is a village in Kankakee County, in the Chicagoland region of Illinois.
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 1h 2m. Total distance: 37.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (3%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13.5 miles on South La Grange Road. 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: at 0.5 miles (Garfield Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (East Division Street): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (CH 62 / South Briggs Street): 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 Bradley, 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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