How far is McKinley Park, IL from Lockport, IL?
The driving distance from McKinley Park, IL to Lockport, IL is about 30.6 miles (49.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.9 miles (41.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST.
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between McKinley Park and Lockport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McKinley Park and Lockport.
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Start on the route
144 m · 37 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Damen Avenue
1868 ft · 43 sec · South Damen Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward I 55 South
2936 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Stevenson Expressway
3.7 mi · 5 min · Stevenson Expressway
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Continue on Adlai E Stevenson Expressway
1739 ft · 27 sec · Adlai E Stevenson Expressway
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Continue on Adlai Stevenson Expressway
15.9 mi · 22 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 355 South Toll, I 355 North Toll: Northwest Suburbs, Southwest Suburbs
1541 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 355 Tollway South: Southwest Suburbs
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway
6.5 mi · 7 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 7: 159th Street
2113 ft · 52 sec
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Turn right onto West 159th Street
1.2 km · 1 min · West 159th Street
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Continue on East 9th Street
1.9 mi · 4 min · East 9th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 9th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between McKinley Park and Lockport.
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
Continue on Adlai Stevenson Expressway
15.9 mi · 00h 22m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving McKinley Park and Mostly Sunny near Lockport.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from McKinley Park to Lockport?
The road trip is about 30.6 miles (49.3 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?
Burr Ridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16 miles from McKinley Park and 14.7 miles from Lockport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.9 miles (41.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.98 one way or $9.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around McKinley Park and Mostly Sunny near Lockport.
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 McKinley Park and Lockport. Straight-line distance: 25.94 mi (41.74 km).
#1 McKinley Park
McKinley Park is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.8317000, -87.6736600 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lockport
The most populous city in Will County, Illinois.
| Population | 59,877 |
| Coordinates | 41.5894800, -88.0578400 |
| Altitude | 181 |
| Country | United States |
End: West 9th Street (-88.057844, 41.589471)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 49 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $4.98 | $9.95 |
| Mid-grade | $5.24 | $5.66 | $11.32 |
| Premium | $5.79 | $6.26 | $12.52 |
| Diesel | $6.59 | $7.12 | $14.24 |
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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