How far is Lockport, IL from Riverdale, IL?
The driving distance from Lockport, IL to Riverdale, IL is about 28.2 miles (45.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.1 miles (35.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lockport and Riverdale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lockport and Riverdale.
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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
1.1 km · 1 min · West 159th Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 355 South: Southwest Suburbs
1514 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway
4.4 mi · 5 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Indiana
1.3 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left
10.9 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 57 North, I 294 North: Chicago, Wisconsin
2647 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
3.7 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 83, I 294 Toll North: Sibley Boulevard, 147th Street, Wisconsin
1718 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on IL 83: 147th Street, Sibley Boulevard
1.3 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on IL 83: 147th Street, Sibley Boulevard
985 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Dixmoor, Harvey
56 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto West 147th Street
1.9 mi · 4 min · West 147th Street
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Turn left onto Halsted Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Halsted Street
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Turn right onto West 144th Street
2332 ft · 1 min · West 144th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 144th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lockport and Riverdale.
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.
I 80 East
Merge slight left
10.9 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lockport and Showers And Thunderstorms near Riverdale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lockport to Riverdale?
The road trip is about 28.2 miles (45.4 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?
Orland Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14 miles from Lockport and 14.1 miles from Riverdale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.1 miles (35.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.62 one way or $9.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Lockport and Showers And Thunderstorms near Riverdale.
Stop Ideas Near Orland Hills
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 Orland Hills.
Homewood
Joliet Transportation Center
Summit
La Grange Road
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lockport and Riverdale. Straight-line distance: 22.15 mi (35.65 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 Riverdale
Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 12,912 |
| Coordinates | 41.6333700, -87.6331000 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| Country | United States |
End: Riverdale (-87.6331, 41.63337)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 45 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $4.67 | $4.62 | $9.24 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $5.24 | $10.48 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $5.78 | $11.56 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $6.51 | $13.01 |
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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