How far is Albany Park, IL from Lockport, IL?

The driving distance from Albany Park, IL to Lockport, IL is about 42.8 miles (68.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.3 miles (50.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
42.77 mi
01h 00m
Flight
31.34 mi
50.44 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.34 mi
Kilometers
50.44 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
42.77 mi
Kilometers
68.83 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lockport
Fri, Nov 6, 8:27 PM CST
Return by in Albany Park
Fri, Nov 6, 9:28 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Albany Park
2026-11-06T19:27
Arrive Lockport
Fri, Nov 6, 8:27 PM CST
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM CST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:30 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Albany Park
9:30 PM CST
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Hodgkins
IL

Village in United States of America

From Albany Park
19.6 mi
00h 30m
To Lockport
23.2 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Friday

Chance Rain

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM CST
Wind
10 to 15 mph N
Destination
38°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 1:00 AM CST
Wind
10 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Albany Park and Lockport.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Albany Park and Lockport.

  1. 1

    Start on West Lawrence Avenue

    1262 ft · 33 sec · West Lawrence Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Pulaski Road

    3.1 mi · 6 min · North Pulaski Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Belden Avenue

    52 m · 10 sec · West Belden Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Pulaski Road

    6.8 mi · 13 min · North Pulaski Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 55 South

    1727 ft · 42 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Stevenson Expressway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Stevenson Expressway

  7. 7

    Continue on Adlai E Stevenson Expressway

    1739 ft · 27 sec · Adlai E Stevenson Expressway

  8. 8

    Continue on Adlai Stevenson Expressway

    15.9 mi · 22 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 355 South Toll, I 355 North Toll: Northwest Suburbs, Southwest Suburbs

    1541 ft · 38 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 355 Tollway South: Southwest Suburbs

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway

    6.5 mi · 7 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 7: 159th Street

    2113 ft · 52 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West 159th Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · West 159th Street

  14. 14

    Continue on East 9th Street

    1.9 mi · 4 min · East 9th Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 9th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Albany Park and Lockport.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
15.9 mi · 37%
North Pulaski Road
10 mi · 23%
Veterans Memorial Tollway
6.55 mi · 15%
East 9th Street
1.93 mi · 5%
I 355 Tollway South
1.21 mi · 3%
Stevenson Expressway
1.15 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Adlai Stevenson Expressway

Continue on Adlai Stevenson Expressway

15.9 mi · 00h 22m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.5 mi
31.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hodgkins
00h 30m from Albany Park
Leave By
4:30 PM CST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain leaving Albany Park and Mostly Cloudy near Lockport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Albany Park to Lockport?

The road trip is about 42.8 miles (68.8 km) and usually takes 01h 00m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Hodgkins is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.6 miles from Albany Park and 23.2 miles from Lockport.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 31.3 miles (50.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:30 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.96 one way or $13.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain around Albany Park and Mostly Cloudy near Lockport.

Stop Ideas Near Hodgkins

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Hodgkins, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hodgkins.

RAIL

La Grange Road

5 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

5 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.
RAIL

Chicago Union Station

22 mi away
225 South Canal Street
RAIL

Naperville

24 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Albany Park and Lockport. Straight-line distance: 31.34 mi (50.44 km).

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#1 Albany Park

Albany Park is a place in Illinois, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.9683600, -87.7233900
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Lockport

#2 Lockport

The most populous city in Will County, Illinois.

Population59,877
Coordinates41.5894800, -88.0578400
Altitude181
CountryUnited States
Start: West Lawrence Avenue (-87.723389, 41.968301)
End: West 9th Street (-88.057844, 41.589471)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 69 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.51 gal
5.71 L · about $6.96
Round trip
$13.91
3.02 gal · 11.42 L
Estimated CO2
13.4 kg one way
Round trip: 26.8 kg / 59 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.61 $6.96 $13.91
Mid-grade $5.24 $7.91 $15.82
Premium $5.79 $8.75 $17.50
Diesel $6.59 $9.95 $19.91

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Illinois · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Albany Park and Lockport. The current time is 19:27:19.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.