Origin
Lockport, IL
Night in Lockport on Thursday
Local time
10:08 PM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lockport, IL to Ashburn, IL
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
39m
Distance
23.9 mi
38 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
★
6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 47m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 46m
8 PM
0h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lockport, IL
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Ashburn, IL
NIKOLAI FOMIN
Trip Overview
The drive from Lockport, IL to Ashburn, IL covers 23.9 miles and takes about 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Archer Avenue, Calumet Sag Road, Southwest Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8 miles on South Archer Avenue. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.74 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 39m. Total distance: 23.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 39m drive with frequent turns across 23.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Archer Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near IL 171 / South State Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Lockport, IL to Ashburn, IL is easy. At 39m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (IL 171 / South State Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 15.9 miles (IL 7 / Southwest Highway): Navigation decision point; at 23.9 miles: Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
3 of 3 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
IL 171 / South State Street
Turn left onto IL 171 / South State Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
3
15.9 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
IL 7 / Southwest Highway
Turn left onto IL 7 / Southwest Highway
Navigation decision point
5
23.9 mi into trip
|
~39m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Archer Avenue | 8 mi | 12m |
| Calumet Sag Road | 6.2 mi | 9m |
| Southwest Highway | 5.7 mi | 8m |
| South State Street | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| West 93rd Street | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| West Columbus Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| South Central Park Avenue | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| West 9th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
South Archer Avenue
— 8 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lockport, IL and Ashburn, IL.
1
Start on IL 7
110 ft
·
9 sec
·
West 9th Street
2
Turn left onto IL 171
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
South State Street
Use the left lane.
3
Continue on IL 171
8.0 mi
·
12 min
·
South Archer Avenue
Use the right lane.
4
Turn right onto IL 83
6.2 mi
·
9 min
·
Calumet Sag Road
5
Turn left onto IL 7
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Southwest Highway
6
Continue on West 93rd Street
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
West 93rd Street
7
Continue on Southwest Highway
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest Highway
8
Continue on West Columbus Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Columbus Avenue
9
Turn left onto South Central Park Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
South Central Park Avenue
10
Turn right
182 ft
·
13 sec
11
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.74 one way
$7.47 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.10 | $8.21 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.60 | $9.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.28 | $10.55 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.51 | $1.15 |
| Efficient EV | 6 | 0 | $2.09 | $0.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.35 | $1.53 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Ashburn, IL
Night in Ashburn on Thursday
Local time
10:08 PM
CDT
Current temp
69°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
17 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
39m 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 Lockport, IL to Ashburn, IL covers 23.9 miles and takes about 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Archer Avenue, Calumet Sag Road, Southwest Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12 miles from Lockport, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.74 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.
The drive from Lockport, IL to Ashburn, IL is easy. At 39m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (IL 171 / South State Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 15.9 miles (IL 7 / Southwest Highway): Navigation decision point; at 23.9 miles: Navigation decision point.
The route from Lockport, IL to Ashburn, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Pullman National Historical Park.
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