Origin
Lockport, IL
Late night in Lockport on Tuesday
Local time
3:09 AM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lockport, IL to South Shore, IL
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
54m
Distance
31.4 mi
51 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 50m
★
6 AM
0h 54m
8 AM
1h 3m
10 AM
0h 57m
12 PM
0h 56m
3 PM
0h 58m
5 PM
1h 3m
8 PM
0h 51m
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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South Shore, IL
Wallace Silva
Trip Overview
Lockport, IL to South Shore, IL is 31.4 miles and takes about 54 minutes via South Archer Avenue, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Illinois, offering a local feel as you navigate through the Midwest. It's a straightforward, turn-heavy journey that's perfect for a quick trip without needing an overnight stay. Plan for a day trip, as the mileage is manageable and the estimated duration allows for plenty of flexibility.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Archer Avenue | 8 mi | 12m |
| Calumet Sag Road | 6.2 mi | 9m |
| West 79th Street | 6.1 mi | 11m |
| Southwest Highway | 5.7 mi | 8m |
| South State Street | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| West Columbus Avenue | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| West 93rd Street | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| South Stony Island Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
South Archer Avenue
— 8 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lockport, IL and South Shore, IL.
1
Start on IL 7
110 ft
·
9 sec
·
West 9th Street
2
Turn left onto IL 171
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
South State Street
Use the left lane.
3
Continue on IL 171
8.0 mi
·
12 min
·
South Archer Avenue
Use the right lane.
4
Turn right onto IL 83
6.2 mi
·
9 min
·
Calumet Sag Road
5
Turn left onto IL 7
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Southwest Highway
6
Continue on West 93rd Street
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
West 93rd Street
7
Continue on Southwest Highway
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest Highway
8
Continue on West Columbus Avenue
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
West Columbus Avenue
9
Turn right onto West 79th Street
6.1 mi
·
11 min
·
West 79th Street
10
Turn left onto South Stony Island Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Stony Island Avenue
11
Turn right onto East 75th Street
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
East 75th Street
12
Turn left onto South Baldwin Avenue
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
South Baldwin Avenue
13
Turn right onto East 74th Street
154 ft
·
12 sec
·
East 74th Street
14
Turn left onto South Euclid Avenue
471 ft
·
20 sec
·
South Euclid Avenue
15
Arrive at destination
South Euclid Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.7 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 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 31.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
IL 171 / South State Street
Turn left onto IL 171 / South State Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
30.8 mi into trip
|
~52m in
|
East 75th Street
Turn right onto East 75th Street
Navigation decision point
4
31.2 mi into trip
|
~53m in
|
South Baldwin Avenue
Turn left onto South Baldwin Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
31.3 mi into trip
|
~53m in
|
East 74th Street
Turn right onto East 74th Street
Navigation decision point
5
31.3 mi into trip
|
~53m in
|
South Euclid Avenue
Turn left onto South Euclid Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.91 one way
$9.82 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.39 | $10.78 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.04 | $12.09 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.93 | $13.87 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.30 | $1.51 |
| Efficient EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.75 | $1.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.6 | 0 | $4.40 | $2.01 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
South Shore, IL
Late night in South Shore on Tuesday
Local time
3:09 AM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
NNW 10 to 15 mph
40% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 16 at 12:33PM CDT until April 18 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued April 16 at 12:29PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
62°F
Burbank, IL
16 mi in
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
54m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with a 0% highway share. You'll be spending most of your time on South Archer Avenue and Calumet Sag Road, eventually transitioning to West 79th Street. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is about 8 miles on South Archer Avenue. This isn't a high-speed journey; rather, it's a more intimate exploration of local roads, requiring your attention for frequent turns and changes in scenery as you move through different neighborhoods.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8 mi on South Archer Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near IL 171 / South State Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 54m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (IL 171 / South State Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 30.8 miles (East 75th Street): Navigation decision point; at 31.2 miles (South Baldwin Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 54m. Total distance: 31.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
54m 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 with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8 miles on South Archer Avenue. 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: near the start (IL 171 / South State Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 30.8 miles (East 75th Street): Navigation decision point; at 31.2 miles (South Baldwin Avenue): 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 South Shore, 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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