How far is Lockport, IL from South Shore, IL?
The driving distance from Lockport, IL to South Shore, IL is about 31.4 miles (50.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.5 miles (44.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 48m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lockport and South Shore.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lockport and South Shore.
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Start on West 9th Street
34 m · 9 sec · West 9th Street
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Turn left onto South State Street
1.6 mi · 4 min · South State Street
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Continue on South Archer Avenue
8 mi · 13 min · South Archer Avenue
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Turn right onto Calumet Sag Road
6.2 mi · 9 min · Calumet Sag Road
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Turn left onto Southwest Highway
4.5 mi · 7 min · Southwest Highway
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Continue on West 93rd Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · West 93rd Street
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Continue on Southwest Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Southwest Highway
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Continue on West Columbus Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · West Columbus Avenue
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Turn right onto West 79th Street
6.1 mi · 11 min · West 79th Street
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Turn left onto South Stony Island Avenue
2698 ft · 1 min · South Stony Island Avenue
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Turn right onto East 75th Street
1962 ft · 44 sec · East 75th Street
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Turn left onto South Baldwin Avenue
667 ft · 31 sec · South Baldwin Avenue
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Turn right onto East 74th Street
47 m · 12 sec · East 74th Street
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Turn left onto South Euclid Avenue
144 m · 21 sec · South Euclid Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Euclid Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lockport and South Shore.
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.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Lockport and Sunny near South Shore.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lockport to South Shore?
The road trip is about 31.4 miles (50.6 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?
Palos Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.7 miles from Lockport and 15.7 miles from South Shore.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.5 miles (44.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:42 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.99 one way or $9.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lockport and Sunny near South Shore.
Stop Ideas Near Palos Park
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 Palos Park.
Summit
La Grange Road
Homewood
Joliet Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lockport and South Shore. Straight-line distance: 27.49 mi (44.24 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 South Shore
South Shore is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.7619800, -87.5778300 |
| Altitude | 180 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Shore (-87.57783, 41.76198)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 51 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.50 | $4.99 | $9.98 |
| Mid-grade | $5.12 | $5.68 | $11.36 |
| Premium | $5.68 | $6.30 | $12.60 |
| Diesel | $6.52 | $7.24 | $14.48 |
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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