Origin
Lombard, IL
Late night in Lombard on Sunday
Local time
2:59 AM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lombard, IL to Lockport, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
37m
Distance
25.7 mi
41 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lombard, IL
Wikimedia Commons
Lockport, IL
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel between Lombard and Lockport, Illinois, expect a straightforward 24.5-mile journey through the Midwest. This trip typically takes about 32 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a quick day trip that requires no overnight stops. You will navigate primarily via East Madison Street, South Main Street, and West Roosevelt Road to complete the transit. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $4, the drive is highly accessible and budget-friendly. Because it covers a relatively short distance within the same state, you have the flexibility to plan your departure time around your own schedule. It is an ideal route for those seeking a direct connection between these two suburban locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Tollway | 19 mi | 22m |
| East 9th Street | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| West Roosevelt Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| South Main Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| West 159th Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| East Madison Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| South Grace Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| West 9th Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Tollway
— 19 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lombard, IL and Lockport, IL.
1
Start on South Grace Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
South Grace Street
2
Turn right onto East Madison Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Madison Street
3
Turn left onto South Main Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
4
Turn right onto IL 38
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
West Roosevelt Road
5
Turn left
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 355 Toll South: Joliet
Use the left lane.
6
Merge onto I 355
19 mi
·
22 min
·
Veterans Memorial Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Exit 4
Toward IL 7: 159th Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Turn right onto IL 7
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West 159th Street
Use the right lane.
9
Continue on IL 7
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
East 9th Street
10
Arrive at destination
IL 7
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.9 and 23 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
South Main Street
Turn left onto South Main Street
Navigation decision point
7
3.2 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Turn left toward I 355 Toll South: Joliet
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 355 Toll South: Joliet
5
3.6 mi into trip
|
~8m 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
22.6 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Take the exit toward IL 7: 159th Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 4
Toward IL 7: 159th Street
5
23 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
IL 7 / West 159th Street
Turn right onto IL 7 / West 159th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.02 one way
$8.04 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.41 | $8.82 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.95 | $9.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.67 | $11.35 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.33
Veterans Memorial Tollway
(19 mi)
$1.33
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$1
Total
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.70 | $1.23 |
| Efficient EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.25 | $1.03 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.60 | $1.64 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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.
Destination
Lockport, IL
Late night in Lockport on Sunday
Local time
2:59 AM
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
37m 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 that keeps you engaged behind the wheel rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. Since the highway share for this route is 0%, you will spend the entire 24.5 miles navigating local roads and surface streets. There are no long, uninterrupted stretches of highway; in fact, the longest stretch you will encounter is 0 miles on East Madison Street. This profile means you should be prepared for frequent stops and turns as you transition between the various roads. It is a practical, functional drive that requires your full attention to navigate the local intersections effectively.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 19 mi on Veterans Memorial Tollway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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 around 0.9 miles in near South Main Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 37m 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: at 0.9 miles (South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 3.6 miles (I 355 / Veterans Memorial Tollway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Lombard, IL
Full guide →Founded 1869
Lombard is a suburb of Chicago in Illinois and is considered part of Chicagoland. Lombard is a small town with a tight-knit community built around its high schools and the downtown Lombard culture. Residents of Lombard are very friendly and familial and willing to guide tourists to various locations in Chicago and Chicagoland.
Top landmarks
- • First Church of Lombard — historic building in Lombard, IL, USA
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 37m. Total distance: 25.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m 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 19 miles on Veterans Memorial Tollway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.33 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 0.9 miles (South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 3.6 miles (I 355 / Veterans Memorial Tollway): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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 Lockport, 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.
Was this helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore More
Continue From Lockport, IL
More trips to Lockport, IL
Explore more options from Lombard, IL or browse trips ending in Lockport, IL.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse IL road trips.