Origin
Lockport, IL
Night in Lockport on Saturday
Local time
11:23 PM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lockport, IL to Orland Park, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
24m
Distance
13 mi
21 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 23m
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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Orland Park, IL
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Trip Overview
This short, 13-mile drive from Lockport to Orland Park, Illinois, will take you about 24 minutes to complete. It's a straightforward local journey, perfect for a single day trip within the Midwest region. With a minimal fuel cost estimated at $2, this route is very budget-friendly. You'll be navigating primarily on West 159th Street, South La Grange Road, and West 9th Street, with no highway driving involved. Given its brevity, this trip requires no overnight stays and offers a quick connection between two Illinois communities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West 159th Street | 9 mi | 15m |
| South La Grange Road | 2.1 mi | 5m |
| West 9th Street | 1.9 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
West 159th Street
— 9 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lockport, IL and Orland Park, IL.
1
Start on IL 7
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
West 9th Street
2
Continue on IL 7
9.0 mi
·
15 min
·
West 159th Street
Use the straight lane.
3
Turn left onto US 45
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
South La Grange Road
4
Continue on US 45
198 ft
·
21 sec
·
South La Grange Road
Use the left lane.
5
Arrive at destination
US 45
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.03 one way
$4.06 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.23 | $4.46 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.50 | $5.00 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.87 | $5.74 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.37 | $0.62 |
| Efficient EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.14 | $0.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.82 | $0.83 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Orland Park, IL
Night in Orland Park on Saturday
Local time
11:23 PM
CDT
Current temp
52°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
24m 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 turn-heavy local drive for this 13-mile stretch. With a 0% highway share, you'll be on surface streets for the entire journey. The longest uninterrupted section you'll encounter is 9 miles along West 159th Street. This route is characterized by frequent intersections and local traffic, so be prepared for a more engaged driving experience rather than a monotonous highway cruise. The roads will feel like typical suburban arteries, connecting neighborhoods and commercial areas.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
5 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9 mi on West 159th Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Lockport, IL to Orland Park, IL is easy. At 24m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Lockport, IL to Orland Park, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
About the Cities
Arriving in Orland Park, IL
Full guide →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 24m. Total distance: 13 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9 miles on West 159th Street. 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.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Lockport, IL to Orland Park, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Orland Park, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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