Origin
Park Forest, IL
Morning in Park Forest on Tuesday
Local time
10:10 AM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Park Forest, 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
40m
Distance
26.8 mi
43 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 47m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Park Forest, IL
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Lockport, IL
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Trip Overview
Park Forest to Lockport is 26.8 miles and takes about 40 minutes via I 80 and Lincoln Highway, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Illinois, offering a straightforward drive through the Midwest region. It’s a practical option for a quick journey, whether you’re commuting or visiting nearby areas. The route is primarily composed of major roads, making it an efficient way to cover the distance. You’ll find it’s a direct connection with minimal fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 80 | 8.3 mi | 9m |
| Lincoln Highway | 5.3 mi | 9m |
| Veterans Memorial Tollway | 4.5 mi | 4m |
| Harlem Avenue | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| East 9th Street | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| North Orchard Drive | 1 mi | 2m |
| West 159th Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Westwood Drive | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 80
— 8.3 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Park Forest, IL and Lockport, IL.
1
Start on Westwood Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Westwood Drive
2
Turn right onto North Orchard Drive
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
North Orchard Drive
3
Turn left onto US 30
5.3 mi
·
9 min
·
Lincoln Highway
4
Turn right onto IL 43
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Harlem Avenue
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward I 80 West: Joliet
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Merge onto I 80
8.3 mi
·
9 min
·
I 80
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 140
Toward I 355 Toll North: Rockford
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on I 355
4.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Veterans Memorial Tollway
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 4
Toward IL 7: 159th Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn straight onto IL 7
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West 159th Street
11
Continue on IL 7
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
East 9th Street
12
Arrive at destination
IL 7
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 23.7 — 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 Orchard Drive
Turn right onto North Orchard Drive
Navigation decision point
5
9.9 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the ramp toward I 80 West: Joliet
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 80 West: Joliet
5
10.2 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
I 80
Merge onto I 80
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
18.5 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Take the exit toward I 355 Toll North: Rockford
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 140
Toward I 355 Toll North: Rockford
7
23.7 mi into trip
|
~34m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.19 one way
$8.38 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.60 | $9.20 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.16 | $10.31 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.92 | $11.83 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.32
Veterans Memorial Tollway
(4.5 mi)
$0.32
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$0
Total
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.4 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 | 8 | 0 | $2.81 | $1.29 |
| Efficient EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.34 | $1.07 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.75 | $1.72 |
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
Morning in Lockport on Tuesday
Local time
10:10 AM
CDT
Current temp
82°F
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
S 10 to 20 mph
15% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 17 at 10:47AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 17 at 10:47AM CDT by NWS Chicago 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
17 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
40m 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?
This drive presents a mixed character, with about 31% of the journey on highways. You’ll experience stretches of faster-paced driving, including an uninterrupted 8.3 miles on I 80. The remainder of the route incorporates Lincoln Highway and Veterans Memorial Tollway, suggesting a blend of efficient travel and potentially more local road conditions. Expect the road to transition between higher-speed segments and potentially more built-up areas as you approach your destination.
31% 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: 8.3 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 Orchard Drive.
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 40m 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 Orchard Drive): Navigation decision point; at 9.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 10.2 miles (I 80): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 40m. Total distance: 26.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (31%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.3 miles on I 80. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.32 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 0.5 miles (North Orchard Drive): Navigation decision point; at 9.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 10.2 miles (I 80): 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.
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