Origin
Yorkville, IL
Late night in Yorkville on Sunday
Local time
4:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Yorkville, 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
40m
Distance
22.3 mi
36 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
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 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Yorkville, IL
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Lockport, IL
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Trip Overview
This short 22.3-mile drive from Yorkville, IL to Lockport, IL will take you about 40 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. With no highway driving, you'll navigate local roads like East Schoolhouse Road and West Lockport Road. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $3, reflecting its brief distance. This route stays within the Midwest region, offering a straightforward connection between two Illinois communities. It's a simple, manageable drive suited for a quick excursion.
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 |
| Airport Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| West Lockport Street | 1.5 mi | 4m |
| Lockport Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Weber Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| West 9th Street | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
East Schoolhouse Road
— 7.5 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yorkville, IL and Lockport, IL.
1
Start on South Bridge Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South Bridge Street
Use the left lane.
2
Turn left onto East Schoolhouse Road
7.5 mi
·
11 min
·
East Schoolhouse Road
Use the left lane.
3
Continue on West Lockport Road
4.9 mi
·
7 min
·
West Lockport Road
4
Continue on West Lockport Street
1.5 mi
·
4 min
·
West Lockport Street
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on Lockport Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Lockport Road
6
Continue on Lockport Street
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
Lockport Street
7
Continue on Airport Road
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Airport Road
8
Turn right onto CH 88
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Weber Road
9
Turn left onto Renwick Road
2.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Renwick Road
10
Continue on IL 7
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West 9th Street
Use the left lane.
11
Arrive at destination
IL 7
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 17.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
South Bridge Street
Depart onto South Bridge Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
East Schoolhouse Road
Turn left onto East Schoolhouse Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
17.9 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
CH 88 / Weber Road
Turn right onto CH 88 / Weber Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.49 one way
$6.97 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.83 | $7.66 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.29 | $8.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.92 | $9.85 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.34 | $1.07 |
| Efficient EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.95 | $0.89 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.12 | $1.43 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
4:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Widespread Fog
E 5 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Dense Fog Advisory
Dense Fog Advisory issued April 16 at 8:07PM CDT until April 17 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Dense Fog Advisory
Dense Fog Advisory issued April 16 at 8:07PM CDT until April 17 at 10:00AM 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
15 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
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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for the entire 22.3 miles, as this route has a 0% highway share. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 7.5 miles along East Schoolhouse Road. This means you'll be frequently adjusting your speed and making turns rather than settling into a consistent pace on a major highway. The character of the drive is predominantly that of navigating through local communities and their connecting roadways.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 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?
2/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South Bridge Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Yorkville, IL to Lockport, IL is easy. At 40m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South Bridge Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.4 miles (East Schoolhouse Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 17.9 miles (CH 88 / Weber Road): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
719 ft
595 ft
Total Climb
181 ft
Total Descent
186 ft
Highest Point
719 ft
~3.2 mi in
Elevation Range
124 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 40m. Total distance: 22.3 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 (0%). Straightforward navigation.
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: near the start (South Bridge Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.4 miles (East Schoolhouse Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 17.9 miles (CH 88 / Weber Road): Navigation decision point.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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