How far is Lockport, IL from Chicago Lawn, IL?

The driving distance from Lockport, IL to Chicago Lawn, IL is about 26.5 miles (42.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.6 miles (36.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m 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
26.45 mi
00h 45m
Flight
22.63 mi
36.42 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.63 mi
Kilometers
36.42 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.45 mi
Kilometers
42.56 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chicago Lawn
Sat, Nov 7, 3:43 PM CST
Return by in Lockport
Sat, Nov 7, 4:28 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lockport
2026-11-07T14:58
Arrive Chicago Lawn
Sat, Nov 7, 3:43 PM CST
Route Timing
00h 45m
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
Palos Park
IL

Village in Illinois, United States of America

From Lockport
13.2 mi
00h 22m
To Chicago Lawn
13.2 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 mph WNW
Destination
52°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lockport and Chicago Lawn.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lockport and Chicago Lawn.

  1. 1

    Start on West 9th Street

    34 m · 9 sec · West 9th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South State Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · South State Street

  3. 3

    Continue on South Archer Avenue

    8 mi · 13 min · South Archer Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Calumet Sag Road

    6.2 mi · 9 min · Calumet Sag Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Southwest Highway

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Southwest Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on West 93rd Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West 93rd Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Southwest Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Southwest Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on West Columbus Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West Columbus Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto South Kedzie Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · South Kedzie Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West Marquette Road

    2003 ft · 1 min · West Marquette Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South Francisco Avenue

    1329 ft · 1 min · South Francisco Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West 65th Street

    52 m · 13 sec · West 65th Street

  13. 13

    Turn left

    44 m · 11 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
53 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Archer Avenue
8.01 mi · 30%
Calumet Sag Road
6.22 mi · 24%
Southwest Highway
5.73 mi · 22%
South State Street
1.63 mi · 6%
West Columbus Avenue
1.5 mi · 6%
South Kedzie Avenue
1.46 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

South Archer Avenue

Continue on South Archer Avenue

8.01 mi · 00h 13m

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 45m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.9 mi
22.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Palos Park
00h 22m from Lockport
Leave By
7:00 PM CST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lockport and Sunny near Chicago Lawn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lockport to Chicago Lawn?

The road trip is about 26.5 miles (42.6 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?

Palos Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.2 miles from Lockport and 13.2 miles from Chicago Lawn.

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

The direct path is about 22.6 miles (36.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 $4.24 one way or $8.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lockport and Sunny near Chicago Lawn.

Stop Ideas Near Palos Park

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Palos Park, 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 Palos Park.

RAIL

Summit

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

La Grange Road

17 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Homewood

18 mi away
18015 Park Ave.
RAIL

Joliet Transportation Center

26 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lockport and Chicago Lawn. Straight-line distance: 22.63 mi (36.42 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 Chicago Lawn

Chicago Lawn is a place in Illinois, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.7750300, -87.6964400
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Start: Lockport (-88.05784, 41.58948)
End: Chicago Lawn (-87.69644, 41.77503)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 43 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.93 gal
3.53 L · about $4.24
Round trip
$8.49
1.86 gal · 7.06 L
Estimated CO2
8.3 kg one way
Round trip: 16.5 kg / 36 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.56 $4.24 $8.49
Mid-grade $5.19 $4.82 $9.65
Premium $5.75 $5.35 $10.69
Diesel $6.56 $6.10 $12.21

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 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Lockport and Chicago Lawn. The current time is 14:58:29.

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.