Lockport, IL to York, IL is 215.7 miles and takes about 4h 50m via I 57 and I 74, with a fuel budget near $34 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Midwest, predominantly traversing Illinois. Expect a mixed drive that balances efficient highway travel with some local road navigation. With a recommended one-day duration, it's a manageable journey for a weekend getaway or a purposeful transit.
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
107.9 miles from Lockport, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 15m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 57
77.5 mi
1h 23m
I 74
32.4 mi
35m
South Main Street
30.4 mi
45m
Georgetown Road
29.6 mi
44m
South La Grange Road
10.1 mi
13m
Briggs Street
3.6 mi
8m
Market Street
3.2 mi
4m
South Cedar Road
3.1 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
I 57
— 77.5 mi, about 1h 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lockport, IL and York, 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
78 mi·1 hr 23 min·I 57
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi·26 sec
Exit 240Toward Market Street
19
Turn left
96 ft·5 sec
20
Turn left onto Market Street
3.2 mi·4 min·Market Street
21
Turn right onto East Marketview Drive
0.3 mi·39 sec·East Marketview Drive
22
Turn left onto North Neil Street
0.3 mi·41 sec·North Neil Street
23
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·34 sec
24
Merge onto I 74
32 mi·35 min·I 74
25
Take the exit
0.2 mi·21 sec
Toward US 150, IL 1
26
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·35 sec
Toward US 150 East, IL 1 South: Georgetown Road
27
Turn straight onto US 150; IL 1
14 mi·20 min·Georgetown Road
28
Continue on US 150; IL 1
1.9 mi·2 min·North State Street
29
Continue on US 150; IL 1
6.1 mi·9 min·Georgetown Road
30
Continue on US 150; IL 1
0.3 mi·28 sec·1575 E US 36
31
Continue on US 150; IL 1
10 mi·14 min·Georgetown Road
32
Continue on US 150; IL 1
1.4 mi·3 min·IL Route 1
33
Turn right onto US 150; IL 1
512 ft·8 sec·West Elliot Street
34
Turn left onto US 150; IL 1
1.7 mi·2 min·North Central Avenue
35
Continue on IL 1
0.1 mi·11 sec·Vandalia Way
36
Turn straight onto IL 1
30 mi·45 min·South Main Street
37
Turn sharp left onto East 150th Road
1.9 mi·7 min·East 150th Road
38
Continue on West Broadway Street
0.2 mi·1 min·West Broadway Street
39
Turn left onto North York Street
0.1 mi·27 sec·North York Street
40
Arrive at destination
North York Street
Trip Plan
Given the 4-hour 50-minute duration, departing in the morning will allow you to complete this 215.7-mile trip comfortably within daylight hours. You'll have one recommended stop, so plan it around the halfway point or when you need a break from the 77.5-mile stretch on I 57. Keep an eye on your fuel, as the estimated cost is $34, and it's always wise to fill up before heading into potentially less service-dense areas. Since this is a single-day drive, you have flexibility; however, be prepared for the shift from interstate speeds to local traffic as you near York, IL.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 107.9 miles from Lockport, IL, or about 2h 15m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 77.5 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 47 miles or 1h 10m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 107.9 miles or 2h 15m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 45m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near York, 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 215.7 miles and 4h 50m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 47 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 77.5 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 19
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 147.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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
110.7 mi into trip|~2h 18m in
Take the exit toward Market Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 240
Toward Market Street
5
114.4 mi into trip|~2h 24m in|North Neil Street
Turn left onto North Neil Street
Navigation decision point
5
147.3 mi into trip|~3h 1m in
Take the exit toward US 150, IL 1
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 150, IL 1
7
147.5 mi into trip|~3h 1m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 150 East, IL 1 South: Georgetown Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 150 East, IL 1 South: Georgetown Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$33.72 one way
$67.44 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg76 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$37.03
$74.05
premium
$4.89
$41.51
$83.02
diesel
$5.61
$47.62
$95.25
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$34
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$59–$84
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 75.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
64.7
0
$22.65
$10.35
Efficient EV
53.9
0
$18.87
$8.63
EV Truck/SUV
86.3
1
$30.20
$13.80
Gas CO2
75 kg
EV CO2
25 kg (67% 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 Apr 20, 2026
Origin
Lockport, IL
Late night
in Lockport on Tuesday
Local time
5:17 AM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
York, IL
Late night
in York on Tuesday
Local time
5:17 AM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
7 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
4h 50m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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 route offers a mixed drive experience, with 52% of it on highways. You'll encounter stretches on major interstates like I 57 and I 74, providing opportunities for consistent speed. The longest uninterrupted segment spans 77.5 miles on I 57, allowing for significant mileage to be covered without frequent exits. As you approach your destination, the drive may transition to more local roads, including South Main Street, necessitating a change in pace and attention.
52% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
40 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 77.5 mi on I 57.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in near East Division Street.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 50m drive. You will face about 19 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (East Division Street): Navigation decision point; at 110.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 114.4 miles (North Neil Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 50m. Total distance: 215.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 77.5 miles on I 57. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 16 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.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (East Division Street): Navigation decision point; at 110.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 114.4 miles (North Neil Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Pullman National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.8 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.7 hours — manageable with a long break at York, IL, but most travelers stay overnight.
