Lockport, IL Road Trips

Lockport, IL serves as a quiet starting point in the Midwest, connecting drivers to 13 outbound routes across the area. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 28-mile quick runs to 312-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Lockport, IL head south, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

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Trip Routes

29

Longest Drive

311.8 mi

Crestwood, IL

Quickest Drive

11m

Homer Glen, IL

Plan Around Lockport, IL

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Lockport, IL is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Waterloo, IL to Lockport, IL 283.8 mi · 4h 28m Quincy, IL to Lockport, IL 280.2 mi · 4h 27m Granite City, IL to Lockport, IL 259.3 mi · 4h 52m Galesburg, IL to Lockport, IL 165.2 mi · 3h 6m

Continue From Lockport, IL

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Lockport, IL to Crestwood, IL 311.8 mi · 6h 3m Lockport, IL to Frankfort, IL 289.4 mi · 5h 33m Lockport, IL to Granite City, IL 259.4 mi · 4h 53m Lockport, IL to Godfrey, IL 255.6 mi · 4h 52m

Trips from Lockport, IL

Lockport, IL to Crestwood, IL

311.8 mi 6h 3m

Lockport, IL to Frankfort, IL

289.4 mi 5h 33m

Lockport, IL to Granite City, IL

259.4 mi 4h 53m

Lockport, IL to Godfrey, IL

255.6 mi 4h 52m

Lockport, IL to Collinsville, IL

252.1 mi 4h 43m

Lockport, IL to Upper Alton, IL

251.3 mi 4h 49m

Lockport, IL to La Grange, IL

222.3 mi 4h 47m

Lockport, IL to Taylorville, IL

181.2 mi 3h 35m

Lockport, IL to Bruce, IL

177.6 mi 3h 45m

Lockport, IL to Galesburg, IL

165.1 mi 3h 7m

Lockport, IL to Canton, IL

163.3 mi 3h 13m

Lockport, IL to Lindenhurst, IL

64 mi 1h 32m

Lockport, IL to Riverdale, IL

28.2 mi 41m

Driving from Lockport, IL

On average, trips departing from Lockport, IL run 202 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 58m. This is long-haul territory. Most routes stretch past the 250-mile mark, so pack snacks and plan fuel stops. The longest mapped route runs 312 miles (6h 3m), while the shortest is just 28 miles.

Popular Destinations

Top road trip destinations from Lockport, IL are Crestwood, IL (311.8 mi, 6h 3m), Frankfort, IL (289.4 mi, 5h 33m), Granite City, IL (259.4 mi, 4h 53m), Godfrey, IL (255.6 mi, 4h 52m), and Collinsville, IL (252.1 mi, 4h 43m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in IL currently averages around $3.77 per gallon. For the typical 202-mile trip from Lockport, IL, budget about $30 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 13 mapped routes leaving Lockport, IL and 16 routes heading into Lockport, IL, covering 29 total connections. Distances range from 28 to 312 miles.

The longest mapped route from Lockport, IL covers 312 miles and takes approximately 6h 3m. Shorter options start at just 28 miles.

The average route from Lockport, IL runs about 202 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 58m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 202-mile trip from Lockport, IL costs roughly $30 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Lockport, IL include Crestwood, IL, Frankfort, IL, Granite City, IL and Godfrey, IL. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.