Origin
Grafton, IL
Evening in Grafton on Thursday
Local time
5:10 PM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Grafton, IL to Lockport, IL
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
4h 22m
Distance
263.6 mi
424 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$41
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 9m
★
6 AM
4h 22m
8 AM
4h 49m
10 AM
4h 32m
12 PM
4h 29m
3 PM
4h 33m
5 PM
4h 48m
8 PM
4h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Grafton, IL
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Lockport, IL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Grafton, IL to Lockport, IL covers 263.6 miles and takes about 4h 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Main Street, North Market Street, McClusky Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $41.21 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
131.8 miles from Grafton, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 11m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 22m. Total distance: 263.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 22m drive with frequent turns across 263.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Main Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 22m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Grafton, IL to Lockport, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Main Street | — | — |
| North Market Street | — | — |
| McClusky Road | — | — |
| South State Street | — | — |
| Route 67 | — | — |
| South Main Street | — | — |
| South State Avenue | — | — |
| 1440 E | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
East Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grafton, IL and Lockport, IL.
1
Start on Oak Street
85 ft
·
6 sec
·
Oak Street
2
Turn right onto East Main Street
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
East Main Street
3
Turn right onto North Market Street
8.0 mi
·
14 min
·
North Market Street
4
Turn left onto McClusky Road
8.2 mi
·
14 min
·
McClusky Road
5
At the end of the road, turn left onto South State Street
15 mi
·
16 min
·
South State Street
6
Continue on United States Route 67
8.1 mi
·
9 min
·
United States Route 67
7
Continue on South Main Street
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
8
Continue on South State Avenue
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
South State Avenue
9
Continue on South State Street
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South State Street
10
Continue on 1440 E
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
1440 E
11
Continue on Main Street
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Main Street
12
Take the exit slight right toward I 72 East: Quincy
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 72 East: Quincy
13
Merge slight left
51 mi
·
54 min
14
Continue straight
20 mi
·
21 min
15
Keep slight right to continue on I 55 North: Chicago
29 mi
·
31 min
·
I 55 North: Chicago
16
Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, I 74 West: Chicago, Peoria
94 mi
·
1 hr 40 min
·
I 55 North, I 74 West: Chicago, Peoria
17
Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Indiana
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 80 East: Indiana
18
Merge slight left
5.1 mi
·
6 min
19
Take the exit slight right toward Center Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Center Street
20
Continue on South Center Street
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
South Center Street
21
Continue on Hickory Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Hickory Street
22
Turn right onto Bridge Street
348 ft
·
17 sec
·
Bridge Street
23
Turn left onto Broadway Street
4.4 mi
·
8 min
·
Broadway Street
24
Turn right onto West 9th Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West 9th Street
25
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 131.8 miles from Grafton, IL, or about 2h 11m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 58 miles or 57m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 131.8 miles or 2h 11m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 35m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lockport, IL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Grafton, IL so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Grafton, IL
This is one driving day of about 263.6 miles and 4h 22m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 58 miles from Grafton, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 131.8 mi from Grafton, IL · 2h 11m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
132 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 58 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 131.8 miles from Grafton, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Lockport, IL
The final approach into Lockport, IL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Lockport, IL.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$41.21 one way
$82.42 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
92 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $45.25 | $90.50 |
| premium | $4.89 | $50.73 | $101.45 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $58.20 | $116.40 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$41
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$66–$91
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 92.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 79.1 | 0 | $27.68 | $12.65 |
| Efficient EV | 65.9 | 0 | $23.07 | $10.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 105.4 | 1 | $36.90 | $16.87 |
Gas CO2
92 kg
EV CO2
31 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Lockport, IL
Evening in Lockport on Thursday
Local time
5:10 PM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
55°F
Springfield, IL
132 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
27 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 22m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Grafton, IL to Lockport, IL covers 263.6 miles and takes about 4h 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Main Street, North Market Street, McClusky Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 131.8 miles from Grafton, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $41.21 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 4h 22m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Grafton, IL to Lockport, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Grafton, IL to Lockport, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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