If you are planning a trip from Lockport to Crestwood, you should prepare for a journey spanning 311.8 miles. While both cities are located within the Midwest, the route takes roughly 6 hours and 3 minutes to complete. Given the duration, this drive is entirely manageable as a single-day excursion, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stay. Expect to spend approximately $47 on fuel for the trip. Since the drive is focused on major thoroughfares, it is a straightforward way to traverse the region efficiently.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
155.9 miles from Lockport, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 7m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 57
226.2 mi
4h 3m
Ken Gray Expressway
46.8 mi
50m
South La Grange Road
10.1 mi
13m
Briggs Street
3.6 mi
8m
South Cedar Road
3.1 mi
4m
Manhattan Road
3.1 mi
4m
Power Plant Road
2.7 mi
6m
West North Street
2.3 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
I 57
— 226.2 mi, about 4h 3m
Traffic on I-57
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 14 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~1,006 veh/hr typical
· worst 1,239
Quietest
3 AM
~158 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
6.4×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 51 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lockport, IL and Crestwood, IL.
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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
10 mi·13 min·South La Grange Road
15
Turn left onto Bourbonnais Parkway
0.4 mi·40 sec·Bourbonnais Parkway
16
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·53 sec
Toward I-57 South: Kankakee
17
Merge onto I 57
161 mi·2 hr 52 min·I 57
18
Keep slight left at fork onto I 57
66 mi·1 hr 10 min·I 57
Toward I 57 South: Memphis
19
Keep slight right at fork onto I 57
47 mi·50 min·Ken Gray Expressway
20
Take the exit
0.3 mi·50 sec
Exit 45Toward IL 148
21
Turn right onto IL 148
0.7 mi·1 min·IL 148
22
Turn left onto IL 37
0.3 mi·30 sec·IL 37
23
Turn right onto Lake Egypt Road
1.0 mi·2 min·Lake Egypt Road
24
Turn right onto Power Plant Road
2.7 mi·6 min·Power Plant Road
25
Turn left onto McKinney Chapel Road
0.5 mi·2 min·McKinney Chapel Road
26
Turn right onto Ridgeway
283 ft·17 sec·Ridgeway
27
Turn left onto Pinewood Drive
385 ft·17 sec·Pinewood Drive
28
Arrive at destination
Pinewood Drive
Trip Plan
To keep your 6-hour journey comfortable, plan for at least one designated stop to break up the long stretches of highway. Leaving early in the day is your best bet to manage traffic flow effectively along the Ken Gray Expressway and I-57. Since your fuel budget is estimated at $47, check your tank levels before hitting the major highway segments to avoid paying premium prices at remote stops. A key tip for this route is to monitor the 226.2-mile stretch on I-57 closely, as it is the most demanding part of your drive and requires consistent focus.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 155.9 miles from Lockport, IL, or about 3h 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 226.2 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 69 miles or 1h 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 155.9 miles or 3h 7m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 54m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Crestwood, IL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Lockport, IL so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Lockport, IL
This is one driving day of about 311.8 miles and 6h 3m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 69 miles from Lockport, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 57 for about 226.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 17
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 311.7 — 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
5
193.7 mi into trip|~3h 47m in|I 57
Keep slight left at fork onto I 57 toward I 57 South: Memphis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 57 South: Memphis
5
306.2 mi into trip|~5h 48m in
Take the exit toward IL 148
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 45
Toward IL 148
5
311.7 mi into trip|~6h 2m in|Pinewood Drive
Turn left onto Pinewood Drive
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$46.05 one way
$92.09 round trip
$3.75/gal25.4 MPG avg109 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.14
$50.83
$101.67
premium
$4.72
$57.89
$115.78
diesel
$4.80
$58.87
$117.75
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$46
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$71–$96
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 109.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $33 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
93.5
1
$32.74
$14.97
Efficient EV
78
0
$27.28
$12.47
EV Truck/SUV
124.7
1
$43.65
$19.96
Gas CO2
109 kg
EV CO2
36 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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.
Forecast as of Jul 17, 2026
Origin
Lockport, IL
Morning
in Lockport on Sunday
Local time
10:46 AM
CDT
Current temp
90°F
Patchy Smoke
WSW 5 to 10 mph59% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 17 at 12:32PM CDT until July 18 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 17 at 11:01AM CDT until July 21 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Destination
Crestwood, IL
Morning
in Crestwood on Sunday
Local time
10:46 AM
CDT
Current temp
86°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
WNW 6 mph43% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 17 at 12:32PM CDT until July 18 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 17 at 11:01AM CDT until July 21 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
6h 3m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Pullman National Historical Park
National Historical Park
In a growing Chicago neighborhood, diverse people and stories intertwined. All were seeking opportunity. Some succeeded. Others were limited—by race, gender, or economic status. Their stories came tog...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This trip is heavily highway-focused, with 88% of your time spent on high-speed roads. You will rely primarily on I-57, the Ken Gray Expressway, and South La Grange Road to navigate the distance. The most significant portion of your drive is a 226.2-mile stretch on I-57, which serves as the backbone of the route. Because such a large majority of the journey occurs on interstates, you can expect a consistent, fast-paced experience behind the wheel. The personality of this drive is functional and direct rather than winding or scenic.
88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 226.2 mi on I 57.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 57 and Ken Gray Expressway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near Garfield Avenue.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 3m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 17 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
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 193.7 miles (I 57): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The longest stretch is about 226.2 miles on I 57. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 38 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.
It helps. This is a long drive, so arriving tired and in the dark compounds. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Crestwood, IL before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 38 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
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 193.7 miles (I 57): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes — Pullman National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 6.1 hours each way, a round trip means 12.1 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Crestwood, IL before the return drive.
