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Trip from Lockport, IL to Lisle, IL

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

25m

Distance

18.6 mi

30 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 7 min
4 AM
0h 23m ★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 24m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in Will County, Illinois, United States

Lockport, IL

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village in DuPage County, Illinois, United States

Lisle, IL

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Trip Overview

Lockport to Lisle is 18.6 miles and takes about 25m via Veterans Memorial Tollway and surface roads, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This quick trip stays within the Midwest region, specifically Illinois, making it an easy local excursion. The route is primarily surface roads, offering a straightforward drive without extensive highway time. It's a good option if you're looking for a short, direct connection between these two towns without much fuss.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Veterans Memorial Tollway 14 mi 16m
West 9th Street 1.9 mi 3m
East Ogden Avenue 1.1 mi 2m
West 159th Street 0.8 mi 1m
Main Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Veterans Memorial Tollway — 14 mi, about 16m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lockport, IL and Lisle, IL.

1

Start on IL 7

1.9 mi · 3 min · West 9th Street
2

Continue on IL 7

0.8 mi · 1 min · West 159th Street
3

Turn left

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward I 355 North: West Suburbs Use the left lane.
4

Merge onto I 355

14 mi · 16 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 39 sec
Exit 20B Toward US 34: Ogden Avenue Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Keep slight left at fork

76 ft · 4 sec
Toward US 34: Lisle Use the left lane.
7

Turn left onto US 34

1.1 mi · 2 min · East Ogden Avenue
8

Turn left onto Main Street

43 ft · 1 sec · Main Street
Use the left lane.
9

Arrive at destination

Main Street

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 6

5 decision points cluster between mile 2.8 and 18.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
2.8 mi into trip | ~5m in

Turn left toward I 355 North: West Suburbs

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward I 355 North: West Suburbs
5
3.3 mi into trip | ~6m in | I 355 / Veterans Memorial Tollway

Merge onto I 355 / Veterans Memorial Tollway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
17.3 mi into trip | ~22m in

Take the exit toward US 34: Ogden Avenue

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 20B Toward US 34: Ogden Avenue
8
17.6 mi into trip | ~23m in

Keep slight left at fork toward US 34: Lisle

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward US 34: Lisle
5
18.6 mi into trip | ~25m in | Main Street

Turn left onto Main Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.88 one way

$5.77 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 7 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.32 $3.16 $6.32
premium $4.93 $3.61 $7.22
diesel $5.60 $4.10 $8.20

Estimated Tolls: $0.98

Veterans Memorial Tollway (14 mi) $0.98

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Tolls

$1

Total

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 6.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 5.6 0 $1.95 $0.89
Efficient EV 4.7 0 $1.63 $0.74
EV Truck/SUV 7.4 0 $2.60 $1.19

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.

Forecast as of Sep 2, 2026

Origin

Lockport, IL

Afternoon in Lockport on Friday

Local time

3:25 PM

CDT

Current temp

73°F

Mostly Clear

SSW 5 mph 2% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued September 2 at 12:55AM CDT until September 2 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued September 2 at 12:55AM CDT until September 2 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Destination

Lisle, IL

Afternoon in Lisle on Friday

Local time

3:25 PM

CDT

Current temp

74°F

Mostly Clear

SSW 5 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued September 2 at 12:55AM CDT until September 2 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued September 2 at 12:55AM CDT until September 2 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

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

1 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

25m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

This drive is mostly surface roads, with only 0% highway. You'll cover a longest stretch of 14 miles on the Veterans Memorial Tollway before transitioning to surface streets. Expect a consistent driving experience with frequent exits and turns as you navigate through local areas. The transition from tollway to surface roads will be a noticeable change in pace and scenery.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14 mi on Veterans Memorial Tollway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 6 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.8 miles in.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 18.6 miles you will encounter 6 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 2.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 3.3 miles (I 355 / Veterans Memorial Tollway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 17.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

762 ft 576 ft

Total Climb

412 ft

Total Descent

331 ft

Highest Point

762 ft

~10.7 mi in

Elevation Range

186 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Lockport, IL

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Founded 1853

Top landmarks

  • • Lockport Historic District — historic district in Illinois, United States

Arriving in Lisle, IL

Full guide →

Founded 1832

Lisle is a village in DuPage County, Illinois, with a 2010 population of 22,000.

Top landmarks

  • • Morton Arboretum — arboretum in Lisle, Illinois, U.S.A.

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 25m. Total distance: 18.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

25m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 14 miles on Veterans Memorial Tollway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $0.98 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.

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 2.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 3.3 miles (I 355 / Veterans Memorial Tollway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 17.3 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 Lisle, 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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