Origin
Minooka, IL
Morning in Minooka on Tuesday
Local time
7:01 AM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Minooka, IL to Lockport, 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
29m
Distance
18.3 mi
29 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Minooka, IL
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Lockport, IL
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Trip Overview
This short, 18.3-mile drive from Minooka, IL to Lockport, IL takes approximately 29 minutes and is perfect for a single day trip. Primarily utilizing I-80, Broadway Street, and West 9th Street, this route offers a straightforward journey within the Midwest region. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $3, it's an economical option for a quick excursion. The mixed drive profile means you'll experience a blend of highway and local road conditions, making it an easy and manageable trip for any traveler. You can expect a straightforward experience without the need for an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 80 | 9.8 mi | 11m |
| Broadway Street | 4.4 mi | 8m |
| West 9th Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| Hickory Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Mondamin Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| North Ridge Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| South Center Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Bridge Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 80
— 9.8 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Minooka, IL and Lockport, IL.
1
Start on Mondamin Street
60 ft
·
29 sec
·
Mondamin Street
2
Continue on Mondamin Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Mondamin Street
3
Turn right onto North Ridge Road
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
North Ridge Road
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Toward I 80 East: Joliet
Use the right lane.
5
Merge onto I 80
9.8 mi
·
11 min
·
I 80
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 131
Toward Center Street
7
Continue on South Center Street
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
South Center Street
8
Continue on Hickory Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Hickory Street
9
Turn right onto Bridge Street
348 ft
·
17 sec
·
Bridge Street
10
Turn left onto Broadway Street
4.4 mi
·
8 min
·
Broadway Street
11
Turn right onto IL 7
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West 9th Street
Use the left lane.
12
Arrive at destination
IL 7
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 12.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
North Ridge Road
Turn right onto North Ridge Road
Navigation decision point
5
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp toward I 80 East: Joliet
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 80 East: Joliet
5
1.3 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
I 80
Merge onto I 80
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
11.1 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the exit toward Center Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 131
Toward Center Street
4
12.9 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
Broadway Street
Turn left onto Broadway Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.86 one way
$5.72 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.14 | $6.28 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.52 | $7.04 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.04 | $8.08 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.92 | $0.88 |
| Efficient EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.60 | $0.73 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.56 | $1.17 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Morning in Lockport on Tuesday
Local time
7:01 AM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SSW 15 mph
27% chance
Live forecast
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued April 14 at 4:05PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Tornado Watch
Tornado Watch issued April 14 at 2:35PM CDT until April 14 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
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
14 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
29m 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 mixed drive on this route, with 53% of it being on the highway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 9.8 miles on I-80, offering a chance to settle into a steady pace. As you transition off the interstate, the character of the drive will shift, bringing you onto local streets like Broadway Street and West 9th Street. This blend of faster highway travel and more urban or suburban road segments provides a dynamic, yet easy-to-navigate driving experience. It's not a monotonous journey, but rather a practical progression through the Illinois landscape.
53% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.8 mi on I 80.
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 0.5 miles in near North Ridge Road.
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 29m 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 0.5 miles (North Ridge Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles (I 80): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
637 ft
557 ft
Total Climb
129 ft
Total Descent
147 ft
Highest Point
637 ft
~10.5 mi in
Elevation Range
81 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Minooka, IL
Full guide →Founded 1869
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 29m. Total distance: 18.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (53%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.8 miles on I 80. 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: at 0.5 miles (North Ridge Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles (I 80): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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