How far is Sauk Village, IL from Lockport, IL?
The driving distance from Sauk Village, IL to Lockport, IL is about 35.5 miles (57.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.3 miles (42.3 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
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Village located in Cook County, Illinois, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sauk Village and Lockport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sauk Village and Lockport.
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Start on East Sauk Trail
2485 ft · 1 min · East Sauk Trail
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Take the ramp slight right
88 m · 9 sec
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Merge slight left onto Calumet Expressway
5.8 mi · 8 min · Calumet Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80, I 294 North, I 94 East: Iowa, Wisconsin, Indiana
1385 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 West, I 294 North: Iowa, Wisconsin
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
4.5 mi · 6 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Iowa
15.4 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 355 Toll North: Rockford
1.1 km · 1 min
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Tollway
4.5 mi · 5 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 7: 159th Street
1263 ft · 33 sec
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Turn straight onto West 159th Street
1.4 km · 2 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 Sauk Village and Lockport.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 80 West
Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Iowa
15.4 mi · 00h 19m
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 Sauk Village and Showers And Thunderstorms near Lockport.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sauk Village to Lockport?
The road trip is about 35.5 miles (57.2 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?
Tinley Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.7 miles from Sauk Village and 17.9 miles from Lockport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.3 miles (42.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 $5.83 one way or $11.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Sauk Village and Showers And Thunderstorms near Lockport.
Stop Ideas Near Tinley 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 Tinley Park.
Homewood
Dyer station
Summit
Joliet Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sauk Village and Lockport. Straight-line distance: 26.3 mi (42.33 km).
#1 Sauk Village
Village in United States of America
| Population | 10,120 |
| Coordinates | 41.4883700, -87.5675400 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| 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: 57 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 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 | $4.67 | $5.83 | $11.66 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $6.62 | $13.23 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $7.30 | $14.59 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $8.21 | $16.43 |
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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