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

The driving distance from Lockport, IL to Melrose Park, IL is about 32.4 miles (52.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.9 miles (38.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
32.41 mi
00h 46m
Flight
23.87 mi
38.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.87 mi
Kilometers
38.41 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.41 mi
Kilometers
52.16 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Melrose Park
Thu, Oct 15, 8:11 PM CDT
Return by in Lockport
Thu, Oct 15, 8:57 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lockport
2026-10-15T19:25
Arrive Melrose Park
Thu, Oct 15, 8:11 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lockport
9:30 PM CDT
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
Belmont
IL

Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America

From Lockport
16.2 mi
00h 23m
To Melrose Park
16.2 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph SE
Destination
64°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lockport and Melrose 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

    13.8 mi · 16 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 88 Toll: Aurora, Chicago

    1 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 88 East: Chicago

    1.1 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

    6 mi · 8 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

  9. 9

    Merge slight right onto Eisenhower Expressway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Eisenhower Expressway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward North 25th Avenue

    871 ft · 22 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto South 25th Avenue

    2 mi · 4 min · South 25th Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Haddon Street

    2006 ft · 2 min · Haddon Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Broadway Avenue

    147 m · 23 sec · Broadway Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right

    89 m · 23 sec

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Division Street

    36 m · 5 sec · Division Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Division Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lockport and Melrose 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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Tollway
13.8 mi · 43%
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
9.18 mi · 28%
Eisenhower Expressway
2.14 mi · 7%
South 25th Avenue
2 mi · 6%
West 9th Street
1.93 mi · 6%
West 159th Street
0.85 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Tollway

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway

13.8 mi · 00h 16m

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
00h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.5 mi
23.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Belmont
00h 23m from Lockport
Leave By
4:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lockport and Showers And Thunderstorms near Melrose Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 32.4 miles (52.2 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?

Belmont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.2 miles from Lockport and 16.2 miles from Melrose Park.

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

The direct path is about 23.9 miles (38.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.5 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 4:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.32 one way or $10.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Lockport and Showers And Thunderstorms near Melrose Park.

Stop Ideas Near Belmont

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

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

RAIL

Naperville

9 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

La Grange Road

14 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

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

Joliet Transportation Center

30 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lockport and Melrose Park. Straight-line distance: 23.87 mi (38.41 km).

Lockport

#1 Lockport

The most populous city in Will County, Illinois.

Population59,877
Coordinates41.5894800, -88.0578400
Altitude181
CountryUnited States
Melrose Park

#2 Melrose Park

Village in Cook County, Illenois, United States of America

Population24,406
Coordinates41.9005900, -87.8567300
Altitude193
CountryUnited States
Start: Lockport (-88.05784, 41.58948)
End: Melrose Park (-87.85673, 41.90059)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 52 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.14 gal
4.33 L · about $5.32
Round trip
$10.64
2.28 gal · 8.66 L
Estimated CO2
10.1 kg one way
Round trip: 20.3 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $5.32 $10.64
Mid-grade $5.29 $6.03 $12.07
Premium $5.84 $6.65 $13.31
Diesel $6.57 $7.49 $14.98

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Lockport and Melrose Park. The current time is 19:25:16.

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.