How far is South Lawndale, IL from Lockport, IL?
The driving distance from South Lawndale, IL to Lockport, IL is about 29.8 miles (47.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25 miles (40.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m 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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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Lawndale and Lockport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Lawndale and Lockport.
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Start on South Saint Louis Avenue
86 m · 25 sec · South Saint Louis Avenue
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Turn left onto West 26th Street
1 km · 3 min · West 26th Street
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Turn left onto South Pulaski Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · South Pulaski Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 55 South
1727 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Stevenson Expressway
1.2 mi · 2 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 South Lawndale 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 Clear leaving South Lawndale 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 Lawndale to Lockport?
The road trip is about 29.8 miles (47.9 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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 15.5 miles from South Lawndale and 14.3 miles from Lockport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25 miles (40.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 $4.72 one way or $9.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around South Lawndale and 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
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Lawndale and Lockport. Straight-line distance: 25.01 mi (40.25 km).
#1 South Lawndale
South Lawndale is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.8436400, -87.7125500 |
| 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: 48 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 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 | $4.50 | $4.72 | $9.44 |
| Mid-grade | $5.12 | $5.37 | $10.75 |
| Premium | $5.68 | $5.96 | $11.92 |
| Diesel | $6.52 | $6.85 | $13.69 |
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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