Origin
Rock Island, IL
Late night in Rock Island on Sunday
Local time
3:01 AM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rock Island, 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
2h 50m
Distance
149.7 mi
241 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$23
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 39m
★
6 AM
2h 50m
8 AM
3h 12m
10 AM
2h 58m
12 PM
2h 56m
3 PM
2h 59m
5 PM
3h 11m
8 PM
2h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rock Island, IL
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Lockport, IL
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Trip Overview
Rock Island, IL to Lockport, IL is 149.7 miles and takes about 2h 50m via I 80, with a fuel budget near $23 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, same-day trip primarily within the Midwest region of Illinois. You'll spend most of your time on major interstates, making it a practical choice for a quick transit between these two points. The drive is efficient, focusing on covering distance with minimal fuss, so it's a solid option if you need to get from point A to point B without much complication.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
74.8 miles from Rock Island, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 22m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 80 | 121.6 mi | 2h 11m |
| I 280 | 16.2 mi | 17m |
| Broadway Street | 4.4 mi | 8m |
| Centennial Expressway | 3.8 mi | 4m |
| West 9th Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| Hickory Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| South Center Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 1st Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 80
— 121.6 mi, about 2h 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rock Island, IL and Lockport, IL.
1
Start on US 67
293 ft
·
10 sec
·
15th Street
2
Turn right onto 2nd Avenue
408 ft
·
19 sec
·
2nd Avenue
3
Turn left onto 16th Street
401 ft
·
18 sec
·
16th Street
4
At end of road, turn left onto IL 92
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
1st Avenue
5
Continue on IL 92
3.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Centennial Expressway
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward I 280 East: Chicago
7
Merge onto I 280
16 mi
·
16 min
·
I 280
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 280
0.4 mi
·
27 sec
·
I 280
9
Merge onto I 80
122 mi
·
2 hr 11 min
·
I 80
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 131
Toward Center Street
11
Continue on South Center Street
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
South Center Street
12
Continue on Hickory Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Hickory Street
13
Turn right onto Bridge Street
348 ft
·
17 sec
·
Bridge Street
14
Turn left onto Broadway Street
4.4 mi
·
8 min
·
Broadway Street
15
Turn right onto IL 7
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West 9th Street
Use the left lane.
16
Arrive at destination
IL 7
Trip Plan
Given the short 2h 50m duration, you have plenty of flexibility for when to depart. Leaving in the morning allows you to arrive with ample time to spare. With only one stop suggested, you can easily break up the drive as needed, perhaps around the halfway point. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the longest stretch on I 80 is over 120 miles, and refueling before entering that segment is advisable. The $23 fuel estimate is helpful for budgeting this efficient, single-day transit.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 74.8 miles from Rock Island, IL, or about 1h 22m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 121.6 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 33 miles or 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 74.8 miles or 1h 22m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 13m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lockport, IL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Rock Island, 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 Rock Island, IL
This is one driving day of about 149.7 miles and 2h 50m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 33 miles from Rock Island, 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 80 for about 121.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
75 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 33 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 74.8 miles from Rock Island, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 80 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 121.6 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 142.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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2nd Avenue
Turn right onto 2nd Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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16th Street
Turn left onto 16th Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
IL 92 / 1st Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto IL 92 / 1st Avenue
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
5
20.8 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
I 80
Merge onto I 80
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
142.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 34m in
Take the exit toward Center Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 131
Toward Center Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$23.40 one way
$46.81 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
52 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $25.70 | $51.39 |
| premium | $4.89 | $28.81 | $57.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $33.05 | $66.10 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 52.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 44.9 | 0 | $15.72 | $7.19 |
| Efficient EV | 37.4 | 0 | $13.10 | $5.99 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 59.9 | 0 | $20.96 | $9.58 |
Gas CO2
52 kg
EV CO2
18 kg (65% 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
3:01 AM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
52°F
Peru, IL
75 mi in
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
19 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 50m 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.
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...
24 mi from route
~61 min detour
Free
near mile 149.7
Caution: Road Construction Near the Park
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is a 95% highway-focused drive, meaning you'll be on interstates for the vast majority of your journey. Expect a consistent pace on I 80, which hosts the longest stretch of uninterrupted driving at 121.6 miles. While predominantly interstate, you'll begin and end on local streets like Broadway Street in Rock Island before merging onto I 280 and then I 80. The road character remains fairly uniform, offering a smooth, high-speed experience for most of the trip.
95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 121.6 mi on I 80.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 80 and I 280. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near 2nd Avenue.
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 2h 50m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (2nd Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (16th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (IL 92 / 1st Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch.
About the Cities
Starting in Rock Island, IL
Full guide →Founded 1841
Rock Island is one of the Quad Cities in Western Illinois. Downtown Rock Island has art galleries and theaters, nightclubs and coffee shops, and restaurants of all flavors. Golf courses, parks, a casino, botanical center, marina, historic tours, bike paths, and festivals offer entertainment opportunities.
Top landmarks
- • Lock and Dam No. 15 — lock and dam on the Mississippi River between Rock Island, Illinois and Davenpor...
- • Black Hawk State Historic Site — state park in Illinois, USA
- • Black Hawk Museum and Lodge — historic building in Rock Island, Illinois, 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 2h 50m. Total distance: 149.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 121.6 miles on I 80. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 0.1 miles (2nd Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (16th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (IL 92 / 1st Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch.
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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