Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 26, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
56m
Distance
37 mi
60 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Logan Square, IL
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Lockport to Logan Square is 37 miles and takes about 56 minutes via Adlai Stevenson Expressway and Veterans Memorial Tollway, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Illinois, traversing the Midwest region. Expect a mix of highway driving and surface streets as you make your way from the suburban outskirts into the city. It's a relatively short drive, making it ideal for a quick trip without the need for an overnight stay.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Adlai Stevenson Expressway | 16.5 mi | 22m |
| Veterans Memorial Tollway | 6.8 mi | 7m |
| South Pulaski Road | 6.5 mi | 12m |
| West 9th Street | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| West Armitage Avenue | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Stevenson Expressway | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| West 159th Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| North Humboldt Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Lockport, IL and Logan Square, IL.
Start on IL 7
Continue on IL 7
Turn left
Merge onto I 355
Take the exit
Merge onto I 55
Continue on I 55
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Turn straight onto South Pulaski Road
Turn right onto West Armitage Avenue
Turn left onto North Humboldt Boulevard
Continue on North Sacramento Avenue
Turn right onto West Belden Avenue
Turn left
Arrive at destination
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.
A short stop after about 37 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 18.5 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 2.8 and 28.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left toward I 355 North: West Suburbs
Lane positioning matters here
Merge onto I 355 / Veterans Memorial Tollway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward I 55 North: Chicago
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward Pulaski Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork toward Little Village
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$5.64 one way
$11.29 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.27 | $6.22 | $12.43 |
| premium | $4.81 | $7.00 | $14.00 |
| diesel | $5.40 | $7.87 | $15.74 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.48
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$0
Total
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.1 | 0 | $3.89 | $1.78 |
| Efficient EV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.24 | $1.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.8 | 0 | $5.18 | $2.37 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Night in Lockport on Saturday
Local time
11:19 PM
CDT
Current temp
45°F
Partly Cloudy then Patchy Fog
Destination
Night in Logan Square on Saturday
Local time
11:19 PM
CDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
This route offers a mixed driving experience with 48% on highways. You'll encounter about 16.5 miles on the Adlai Stevenson Expressway before transitioning to surface roads like South Pulaski Road. Expect a noticeable change in traffic flow and speed limits as you move from the tollway to more urbanized streets.
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 2.8 miles in.
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 37 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 56m.
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 10.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Lockport, IL to Logan Square, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Little Village along the way.
Little Village
Founded 1853
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 56m. Total distance: 37 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (48%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
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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