How far is Edgewater, IL from Lockport, IL?

The driving distance from Edgewater, IL to Lockport, IL is about 44.6 miles (71.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.9 miles (54.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 07m 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
44.56 mi
01h 03m
Flight
33.95 mi
54.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.95 mi
Kilometers
54.63 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
44.56 mi
Kilometers
71.71 km
Drive Time
01h 03m

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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 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lockport
Sat, Nov 7, 12:06 AM CST
Return by in Edgewater
Sat, Nov 7, 1:10 AM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Edgewater
2026-11-06T23:03
Arrive Lockport
Sat, Nov 7, 12:06 AM CST
Route Timing
01h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM CST

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

Leave by
4:22 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Edgewater
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 Edgewater
21.8 mi
00h 31m
To Lockport
22.7 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNW
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 Edgewater and Lockport.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Edgewater and Lockport.

  1. 1

    Start on North Wayne Avenue

    592 ft · 22 sec · North Wayne Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Catalpa Avenue

    1630 ft · 1 min · West Catalpa Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Ashland Avenue

    4.4 mi · 9 min · North Ashland Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Armitage Avenue

    848 ft · 26 sec · West Armitage Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn sharp left onto North Paulina Street

    88 m · 10 sec · North Paulina Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight toward I 90 East, I 94 East

    851 ft · 21 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Kennedy Expressway

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Kennedy Expressway

  8. 8

    Continue on Dan Ryan Expressway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Dan Ryan Expressway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55: Saint Louis, DuSable Lake Shore Drive

    3134 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South: St Louis

    2604 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Stevenson Expressway

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Stevenson Expressway

  12. 12

    Continue on Adlai E Stevenson Expressway

    1739 ft · 27 sec · Adlai E Stevenson Expressway

  13. 13

    Continue on Adlai Stevenson Expressway

    15.9 mi · 22 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway

  14. 14

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

    1541 ft · 38 sec

  15. 15

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

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway

    6.5 mi · 7 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway

  17. 17

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

    2113 ft · 52 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West 159th Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · West 159th Street

  19. 19

    Continue on East 9th Street

    1.9 mi · 4 min · East 9th Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 9th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
15.9 mi · 36%
Veterans Memorial Tollway
6.55 mi · 15%
Stevenson Expressway
5.61 mi · 13%
North Ashland Avenue
4.41 mi · 10%
Kennedy Expressway
3.15 mi · 7%
East 9th Street
1.93 mi · 4%
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 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.7 mi
33.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hodgkins
00h 31m from Edgewater
Leave By
4:22 PM CST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Edgewater 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 Edgewater to Lockport?

The road trip is about 44.6 miles (71.7 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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 21.8 miles from Edgewater and 22.7 miles from Lockport.

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

The direct path is about 33.9 miles (54.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.7 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 4:22 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.23 one way or $14.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Edgewater 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 Edgewater and Lockport. Straight-line distance: 33.95 mi (54.63 km).

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#1 Edgewater

Edgewater is a place in Illinois, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.9833700, -87.6639500
Altitude181
CountryUnited States
Lockport

#2 Lockport

The most populous city in Will County, Illinois.

Population59,877
Coordinates41.5894800, -88.0578400
Altitude181
CountryUnited States
Start: North Wayne Avenue (-87.663752, 41.983374)
End: West 9th Street (-88.057844, 41.589471)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 72 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.57 gal
5.95 L · about $7.23
Round trip
$14.47
3.14 gal · 11.9 L
Estimated CO2
14 kg one way
Round trip: 27.9 kg / 62 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.61 $7.23 $14.47
Mid-grade $5.24 $8.23 $16.45
Premium $5.79 $9.10 $18.19
Diesel $6.59 $10.35 $20.70

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 Edgewater and Lockport. The current time is 23:03:12.

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.