How far is South Chicago, IL from Lockport, IL?
The driving distance from South Chicago, IL to Lockport, IL is about 38.3 miles (61.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28 miles (45 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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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 52m.
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.
City in Cook County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Chicago and Lockport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Chicago and Lockport.
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Start on the route
66 m · 18 sec
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Turn right onto East 86th Street
51 m · 13 sec · East 86th Street
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Turn left onto South Muskegon Avenue
667 ft · 31 sec · South Muskegon Avenue
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Turn right onto East 87th Street
3.6 mi · 7 min · East 87th Street
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Turn left onto South Lafayette Avenue
134 m · 11 sec · South Lafayette Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward I 94 East
1223 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dan Ryan Expressway
1.3 km · 1 min · Dan Ryan Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 57 South: Memphis
13.4 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West: Iowa
2386 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
10.9 mi · 13 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 South Chicago 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 57 South
Keep slight right to continue on I 57 South: Memphis
13.4 mi · 00h 18m
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 South Chicago and Sunny near Lockport.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Chicago to Lockport?
The road trip is about 38.3 miles (61.6 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?
Country Club Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19 miles from South Chicago and 19.3 miles from Lockport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28 miles (45 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.3 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.35 one way or $12.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around South Chicago and Sunny near Lockport.
Stop Ideas Near Country Club 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 Country Club Hills.
Homewood
Dyer station
Hammond–Whiting station
Summit
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Chicago and Lockport. Straight-line distance: 27.99 mi (45.05 km).
#1 South Chicago
Former township in Cook County, Illinois
| Population | 28,095 |
| Coordinates | 41.7397700, -87.5542500 |
| Altitude | 180 |
| 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: 62 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $4.71 | $6.35 | $12.71 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $7.21 | $14.41 |
| Premium | $5.89 | $7.95 | $15.89 |
| Diesel | $6.58 | $8.88 | $17.77 |
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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