Origin
Homewood, IL
Late night in Homewood on Saturday
Local time
12:28 AM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Homewood, IL to Lockport, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
35m
Distance
25.8 mi
42 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 33m
★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Homewood, IL
Александр Ершков
Lockport, IL
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 25.8-mile drive from Homewood, IL to Lockport, IL is easily manageable as a day trip, taking approximately 35 minutes. You'll primarily navigate on I-80 and Veterans Memorial Tollway before transitioning to East 9th Street. With about 60% of the journey on highways, expect a mixed driving experience that keeps you moving. The estimated fuel cost is around $4, making this an economical excursion. Given its short distance and duration, this route is ideal for a quick getaway or an easy commute within the Midwest region.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 35m. Total distance: 25.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (60%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The character of this drive is largely dictated by its highway segments, with 60% of the route utilizing major thoroughfares like I-80. Expect stretches of flowing traffic, particularly on the longest uninterrupted segment of 15.4 miles on I-80. As you approach Lockport, the drive transitions off the main interstate, offering a change in scenery and pace on East 9th Street. This mixed profile means you'll experience both efficient highway travel and a more local feel towards the end of your journey.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 80 is the longest continuous segment at about 15.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Dixie Highway.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 25.8 miles you will encounter 7 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Dixie Highway): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.1 miles (I 80): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Dixie Highway
Turn left onto Dixie Highway
Navigation decision point
6
1.7 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the ramp toward I 294 North, I 80 West: Tri-State Tollway
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 294 North, I 80 West: Tri-State Tollwa...
8
2.1 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
I 80
Keep slight right at fork onto I 80 toward I 80 West: Iowa
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 5
Toward I 80 West: Iowa
7
17.5 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the exit toward I 355 Toll North: Rockford
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 140
Toward I 355 Toll North: Rockford
7
22.8 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Take the exit toward IL 7: 159th Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 4
Toward IL 7: 159th Street
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 80 | 15.4 mi | 18m |
| Veterans Memorial Tollway | 4.5 mi | 4m |
| East 9th Street | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Dixie Highway | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| West 159th Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Governors Highway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Wood Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Tri-State Tollway | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 80
— 15.4 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Homewood, IL and Lockport, IL.
1
Start on 183rd Street
65 ft
·
9 sec
·
183rd Street
2
Turn left onto Dixie Highway
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Dixie Highway
3
Continue on Dixie Highway
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Dixie Highway
4
Continue on Dixie Highway
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Dixie Highway
5
Turn right onto Governors Highway
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Governors Highway
6
Continue on Wood Street
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Wood Street
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward I 294 North, I 80 West: Tri-State Tollway
8
Merge onto I 80; I 294
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
Tri-State Tollway
9
Keep slight right at fork onto I 80
15 mi
·
18 min
·
I 80
Exit 5
Toward I 80 West: Iowa
Use the slight right lane.
10
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 140
Toward I 355 Toll North: Rockford
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on I 355
4.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Veterans Memorial Tollway
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 4
Toward IL 7: 159th Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Turn straight onto IL 7
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West 159th Street
14
Continue on IL 7
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
East 9th Street
15
Arrive at destination
IL 7
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.03 one way
$8.07 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.43 | $8.86 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.96 | $9.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.70 | $11.39 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.33
Veterans Memorial Tollway
(4.5 mi)
$0.32
Tri-state Tollway
(0.1 mi)
$0.01
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$0
Total
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.71 | $1.24 |
| Efficient EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.26 | $1.03 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.61 | $1.65 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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
Late night in Lockport on Saturday
Local time
12:28 AM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
19 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
35m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Homewood, IL to Lockport, IL covers 25.8 miles and takes about 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 80, Veterans Memorial Tollway, East 9th Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.9 miles from Homewood, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.03 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 25.8 miles you will encounter 7 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Dixie Highway): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.1 miles (I 80): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Homewood, IL to Lockport, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Pullman National Historical Park.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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