How far is Dolton, IL from Lockport, IL?
The driving distance from Dolton, IL to Lockport, IL is about 33.1 miles (53.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.5 miles (37.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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Village in United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dolton and Lockport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dolton and Lockport.
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Start on Lincoln Avenue
19 m · 9 sec · Lincoln Avenue
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Turn sharp left onto Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive
671 ft · 22 sec · Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive
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Turn right onto East 142nd Street
2640 ft · 1 min · East 142nd Street
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Turn left onto South Indiana Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · South Indiana Avenue
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Turn right onto East Sibley Boulevard
1.6 km · 2 min · East Sibley Boulevard
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Continue on East 147th Street
2.4 mi · 5 min · East 147th Street
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Turn left onto I 57 South
1969 ft · 50 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 294 Toll South, I 57 South: Indiana, Memphis
1763 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 57 South: Memphis
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
3.7 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West: Iowa
2386 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
10.9 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 355 Toll North: Rockford
1.1 km · 1 min
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Tollway
4.5 mi · 5 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 7: 159th Street
1263 ft · 33 sec
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Turn straight onto West 159th Street
1.4 km · 2 min · West 159th Street
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Continue on East 9th Street
1.9 mi · 4 min · East 9th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 9th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dolton and Lockport.
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.
I 80 West
Merge slight left
10.9 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Dolton and Showers And Thunderstorms near Lockport.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dolton to Lockport?
The road trip is about 33.1 miles (53.3 km) and usually takes 00h 40m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Orland Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.8 miles from Dolton and 18.3 miles from Lockport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.5 miles (37.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.46 one way or $10.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Dolton and Showers And Thunderstorms near Lockport.
Stop Ideas Near Orland Hills
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Orland Hills.
Homewood
Joliet Transportation Center
Summit
La Grange Road
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dolton and Lockport. Straight-line distance: 23.53 mi (37.86 km).
#1 Dolton
Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 22,033 |
| Coordinates | 41.6389200, -87.6072700 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lockport
The most populous city in Will County, Illinois.
| Population | 59,877 |
| Coordinates | 41.5894800, -88.0578400 |
| Altitude | 181 |
| Country | United States |
End: West 9th Street (-88.057844, 41.589471)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 53 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.67 | $5.46 | $10.92 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $6.19 | $12.38 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $6.83 | $13.66 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $7.69 | $15.38 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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