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

The driving distance from Lockport, IL to Brighton Park, IL is about 31.4 miles (50.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.4 miles (39.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
31.43 mi
00h 44m
Flight
24.38 mi
39.23 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.38 mi
Kilometers
39.23 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.43 mi
Kilometers
50.58 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brighton Park
Tue, Nov 10, 8:34 AM CST
Return by in Lockport
Tue, Nov 10, 9:19 AM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lockport
2026-11-10T07:49
Arrive Brighton Park
Tue, Nov 10, 8:34 AM CST
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM CST

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:00 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Lockport
10:00 PM CST
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Burr Ridge
IL

Village in United States of America

From Lockport
15.7 mi
00h 22m
To Brighton Park
15.7 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
64°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 5 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West 9th Street

    1.9 mi · 4 min · West 9th Street

  2. 2

    Continue on West 159th Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · West 159th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto I 355 North: West Suburbs

    2577 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway

    6.8 mi · 7 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55 North: Chicago

    1.2 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway

    16.5 mi · 22 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway

  7. 7

    Continue on Stevenson Expressway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Stevenson Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward California Avenue

    1420 ft · 37 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on South California Avenue

    1160 ft · 30 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right

    45 m · 6 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto South California Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · South California Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South Archer Avenue

    1172 ft · 26 sec · South Archer Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South Richmond Street

    49 m · 8 sec · South Richmond Street

  14. 14

    Turn left

    49 m · 14 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right

    66 m · 16 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
16.5 mi · 52%
Veterans Memorial Tollway
6.79 mi · 22%
Stevenson Expressway
2.54 mi · 8%
West 9th Street
1.93 mi · 6%
South California Avenue
0.98 mi · 3%
West 159th Street
0.85 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Adlai Stevenson Expressway

Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway

16.5 mi · 00h 22m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7 mi
24.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Burr Ridge
00h 22m from Lockport
Leave By
7:00 PM CST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lockport and Sunny near Brighton Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 31.4 miles (50.6 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?

Burr Ridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.7 miles from Lockport and 15.7 miles from Brighton Park.

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

The direct path is about 24.4 miles (39.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.99 one way or $9.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lockport and Sunny near Brighton Park.

Stop Ideas Near Burr Ridge

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Burr Ridge, 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 Burr Ridge.

RAIL

La Grange Road

8 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

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

Naperville

19 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

Chicago Union Station

27 mi away
225 South Canal Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lockport and Brighton Park. Straight-line distance: 24.38 mi (39.23 km).

Lockport

#1 Lockport

The most populous city in Will County, Illinois.

Population59,877
Coordinates41.5894800, -88.0578400
Altitude181
CountryUnited States
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#2 Brighton Park

Brighton Park is a place in Illinois, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.8189200, -87.6989400
Altitude182
CountryUnited States
Start: Lockport (-88.05784, 41.58948)
End: Brighton Park (-87.69894, 41.81892)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 51 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.11 gal
4.2 L · about $4.99
Round trip
$9.98
2.22 gal · 8.4 L
Estimated CO2
9.9 kg one way
Round trip: 19.7 kg / 43 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.50 $4.99 $9.98
Mid-grade $5.12 $5.68 $11.36
Premium $5.68 $6.30 $12.60
Diesel $6.52 $7.24 $14.48

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 09, 2026

There is no time difference between Lockport and Brighton Park. The current time is 07:49:41.

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.