Origin
Plano, IL
Late night in Plano on Tuesday
Local time
4:27 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Plano, 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
52m
Distance
28.7 mi
46 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 48m
★
6 AM
0h 52m
8 AM
1h 1m
10 AM
0h 55m
12 PM
0h 54m
3 PM
0h 56m
5 PM
1h 0m
8 PM
0h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Plano, IL
Ivan S
Lockport, IL
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Trip Overview
This short 28.7-mile drive from Plano to Lockport, Illinois, can be completed in about 52 minutes, making it an ideal day trip. With a fuel cost estimated at $4, it's an economical option for a quick journey within the Midwest. The route primarily utilizes local roads like East Schoolhouse Road and West Lockport Road, offering a straightforward connection between these two Illinois towns. Given its brevity, no overnight stay is necessary, allowing for flexibility in your schedule and plenty of time to enjoy your destination.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Schoolhouse Road | 7.5 mi | 11m |
| West Lockport Road | 4.9 mi | 7m |
| Renwick Road | 2.5 mi | 6m |
| East South Street | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| River Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| Airport Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| West Lockport Street | 1.5 mi | 4m |
| Lockport Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
East Schoolhouse Road
— 7.5 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plano, IL and Lockport, IL.
1
Start on East Main Street
526 ft
·
19 sec
·
East Main Street
2
Turn right onto South Hale Street
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
South Hale Street
3
Turn left onto US 34
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
East South Street
Use the left lane.
4
Turn right onto Eldamain Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Eldamain Road
Use the right lane.
5
Turn left onto River Road
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
River Road
6
Continue on River Street
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
River Street
7
At end of road, turn right onto IL 47
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Bridge Street
Use the left lane.
8
Turn left onto East Schoolhouse Road
7.5 mi
·
11 min
·
East Schoolhouse Road
Use the left lane.
9
Continue on West Lockport Road
4.9 mi
·
7 min
·
West Lockport Road
10
Continue on West Lockport Street
1.5 mi
·
4 min
·
West Lockport Street
Use the left lane.
11
Continue on Lockport Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Lockport Road
12
Continue on Lockport Street
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
Lockport Street
13
Continue on Airport Road
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Airport Road
14
Turn right onto CH 88
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Weber Road
15
Turn left onto Renwick Road
2.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Renwick Road
16
Continue on IL 7
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West 9th Street
Use the left lane.
17
Arrive at destination
IL 7
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 6.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
South Hale Street
Turn right onto South Hale Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 34 / East South Street
Turn left onto US 34 / East South Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
2.6 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
Eldamain Road
Turn right onto Eldamain Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
6 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
IL 47 / North Bridge Street
At end of road, turn right onto IL 47 / North Bridge Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
6.8 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
East Schoolhouse Road
Turn left onto East Schoolhouse Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.49 one way
$8.97 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.93 | $9.85 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.52 | $11.05 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.34 | $12.67 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 10 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.01 | $1.38 |
| Efficient EV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.51 | $1.15 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.5 | 0 | $4.02 | $1.84 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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 Tuesday
Local time
4:27 AM
CDT
Current temp
66°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
2 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
52m 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 for the entirety of this 28.7-mile trip, with no highway driving involved. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 7.5 miles on East Schoolhouse Road. This route is characterized by its frequent intersections and changes in direction, typical of navigating through local communities. You’ll be on roads like West Lockport Road and Renwick Road, experiencing a more intimate, ground-level perspective of the Illinois landscape rather than high-speed travel.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.5 mi on East Schoolhouse Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near South Hale Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 28.7 miles you will encounter 7 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (South Hale Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 34 / East South Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.6 miles (Eldamain Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 52m. Total distance: 28.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.5 miles on East Schoolhouse Road. 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 0.1 miles (South Hale Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 34 / East South Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.6 miles (Eldamain Road): 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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