How far is Lockport, IL from East Garfield Park, IL?
The driving distance from Lockport, IL to East Garfield Park, IL is about 34.1 miles (54.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.2 miles (43.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 39m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lockport and East Garfield Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lockport and East Garfield Park.
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Start on West 9th Street
1.9 mi · 4 min · West 9th Street
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Continue on West 159th Street
1.4 km · 2 min · West 159th Street
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Turn left onto I 355 North: West Suburbs
2577 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway
6.8 mi · 7 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 55 North: Chicago
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway
16.5 mi · 22 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway
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Continue on Stevenson Expressway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Stevenson Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward California Avenue
1420 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on South California Avenue
1237 ft · 32 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South California Avenue
3.4 mi · 7 min · South California Avenue
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Turn left onto West Madison Street
1822 ft · 44 sec · West Madison Street
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Turn left onto South Albany Avenue
16 m · 4 sec · South Albany Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Albany Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lockport and East Garfield Park.
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.
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.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Lockport and Partly Sunny near East Garfield Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lockport to East Garfield Park?
The road trip is about 34.1 miles (54.9 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?
Burr Ridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17 miles from Lockport and 17.1 miles from East Garfield Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.2 miles (43.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:50 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.53 one way or $11.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Lockport and Partly Sunny near East Garfield Park.
Stop Ideas Near Burr Ridge
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 Burr Ridge.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lockport and East Garfield Park. Straight-line distance: 27.21 mi (43.79 km).
#1 Lockport
The most populous city in Will County, Illinois.
| Population | 59,877 |
| Coordinates | 41.5894800, -88.0578400 |
| Altitude | 181 |
| Country | United States |
#2 East Garfield Park
East Garfield Park is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.8808700, -87.7028300 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Garfield Park (-87.70283, 41.88087)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 55 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $4.61 | $5.53 | $11.06 |
| Mid-grade | $5.24 | $6.29 | $12.58 |
| Premium | $5.79 | $6.95 | $13.91 |
| Diesel | $6.59 | $7.91 | $15.82 |
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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