How far is Lockport, IL from Near South Side, IL?
The driving distance from Lockport, IL to Near South Side, IL is about 34.9 miles (56.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29 miles (46.6 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 Near South Side.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lockport and Near South Side.
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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
6.3 mi · 9 min · Stevenson Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Cermak Road, Chinatown
1.1 km · 2 min
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Turn right onto West Cermak Road
1518 ft · 42 sec · West Cermak Road
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Turn left onto South Wabash Avenue
981 ft · 33 sec · South Wabash Avenue
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Turn right onto East Cullerton Street
72 m · 16 sec · East Cullerton Street
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Turn left
136 m · 33 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lockport and Near South Side.
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 Near South Side.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lockport to Near South Side?
The road trip is about 34.9 miles (56.2 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 17.5 miles from Lockport and 17.5 miles from Near South Side.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29 miles (46.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 $5.67 one way or $11.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Lockport and Partly Sunny near Near South Side.
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 Near South Side. Straight-line distance: 28.97 mi (46.63 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 Near South Side
Near South Side is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.8567000, -87.6247700 |
| Altitude | 181 |
| Country | United States |
End: Near South Side (-87.62477, 41.8567)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 56 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $5.67 | $11.33 |
| Mid-grade | $5.24 | $6.45 | $12.89 |
| Premium | $5.79 | $7.13 | $14.25 |
| Diesel | $6.59 | $8.11 | $16.22 |
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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