How far is Hyde Park, IL from Lockport, IL?
The driving distance from Hyde Park, IL to Lockport, IL is about 39 miles (62.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.8 miles (44.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Cook County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hyde Park and Lockport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hyde Park and Lockport.
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Start on the route
93 m · 28 sec
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Turn left onto South Kenwood Avenue
71 m · 12 sec · South Kenwood Avenue
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Turn left onto East 55th Street
1.1 km · 2 min · East 55th Street
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Turn left onto South Cottage Grove Avenue
2 mi · 4 min · South Cottage Grove Avenue
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Turn right onto East 71st Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · East 71st Street
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Turn left onto South Lafayette Avenue
64 m · 6 sec · South Lafayette Avenue
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 94 East
1041 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left
828 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dan Ryan Expressway
2.7 mi · 4 min · Dan Ryan Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 57 South: Memphis
13.4 mi · 18 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 Hyde Park and Lockport.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 57 South
Keep slight right to continue on I 57 South: Memphis
13.4 mi · 00h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Hyde Park and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Lockport.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hyde Park to Lockport?
The road trip is about 39 miles (62.8 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?
Country Club Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.9 miles from Hyde Park and 19.1 miles from Lockport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.8 miles (44.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.2 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.20 one way or $10.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Hyde Park and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Lockport.
Stop Ideas Near Country Club 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 Country Club Hills.
Homewood
Dyer station
Hammond–Whiting station
Summit
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hyde Park and Lockport. Straight-line distance: 27.8 mi (44.74 km).
#1 Hyde Park
Hyde Park is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.7942000, -87.5939400 |
| Altitude | 180 |
| 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: 63 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
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 | $3.77 | $5.20 | $10.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.87 | $11.74 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $6.42 | $12.85 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $7.32 | $14.64 |
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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