Origin
Lockport, IL
Afternoon in Lockport on Sunday
Local time
2:18 PM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lockport, IL to Collinsville, IL
Drive Time
4h 43m
Distance
252.1 mi
406 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$38
one way
Lockport, IL
Stéphane Tendon
Collinsville, IL
NIKOLAI FOMIN
Trip Overview
The drive from Lockport, IL to Collinsville, IL covers 252.1 miles and takes about 4h 43m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 55, I 80, Vandalia Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 235.7 miles on I 55. At current regular gas prices, budget about $38.29 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
126 miles from Lockport, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 24m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 4h 43m highway drive covering 252.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 55 and I 80. The longest continuous stretch is about 235.7 miles on I 55.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 55 is the longest continuous segment at about 235.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 55 and I 80. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near IL 171 / South State Street.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 252.1 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (IL 171 / South State Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.6 miles (I 80): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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IL 171 / South State Street
Turn right onto IL 171 / South State Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
5
5.6 mi into trip
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~13m in
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I 80
Merge onto I 80
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
5
12.6 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Take the exit toward I 55 South: Saint Louis
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 126A
Toward I 55 South: Saint Louis
8
106 mi into trip
|
~2h 3m in
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I 55
Keep slight right at fork onto I 55 toward I 55 South: Saint Louis, Springfield
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 55 South: Saint Louis, Springfield
7
170.8 mi into trip
|
~3h 13m in
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I 55
Keep slight left at fork onto I 55 toward I 55 South: Saint Louis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 55 South: Saint Louis
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Lockport, IL to Collinsville, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Springfield along the way.
Springfield
106 mi in
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~2h 3m
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via I 55
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 55 | 235.7 mi | 4h 14m |
| I 80 | 7 mi | 8m |
| Vandalia Street | 3 mi | 4m |
| South State Street | 2.7 mi | 5m |
| Collins Street | 2 mi | 4m |
| Richards Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| South Morrison Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Jefferson Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 55
— 235.7 mi, about 4h 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lockport, IL and Collinsville, IL.
1
Start on IL 7
110 ft
·
6 sec
·
West 9th Street
2
Turn right onto IL 171
2.7 mi
·
5 min
·
South State Street
Use the none lane.
3
Continue on IL 171
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Collins Street
Use the none lane.
4
Continue on US 6; US 30
404 ft
·
18 sec
·
East Jefferson Street
5
Turn left onto Richards Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Richards Street
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward I 80 West: Moline, Rock Island
7
Merge onto I 80
7.0 mi
·
8 min
·
I 80
Use the none lane.
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Exit 126A
Toward I 55 South: Saint Louis
9
Merge onto I 55
93 mi
·
1 hr 40 min
·
I 55
Use the none / right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 55
65 mi
·
1 hr 10 min
·
I 55
Toward I 55 South: Saint Louis, Springfield
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 55
78 mi
·
1 hr 23 min
·
I 55
Toward I 55 South: Saint Louis
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
Exit 15A
Toward IL 159 South: Collinsville
13
Continue on IL 159
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Vandalia Street
14
Continue on IL 159
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
South Morrison Avenue
15
Turn left onto East Grove Avenue
59 ft
·
7 sec
·
East Grove Avenue
16
Turn left
132 ft
·
9 sec
17
Arrive at 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 126 miles from Lockport, IL, or about 2h 24m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 235.7 miles.
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 80 miles or 1h 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 126 miles or 2h 24m 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 52m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Collinsville, IL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Lockport, IL so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Lockport, IL
This is one driving day of about 252.1 miles and 4h 43m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Lockport, 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.
The longest stretch is on I 55 for about 235.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 126 mi from Lockport, IL · 2h 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
126 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 126 miles from Lockport, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 55 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 235.7 miles.
Arriving in Collinsville, IL
The final approach into Collinsville, 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 Collinsville, IL.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$38.29 one way
$76.58 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
88 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $42.21 | $84.42 |
| premium | $4.80 | $47.59 | $95.18 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $56.01 | $112.02 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$38
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$63–$88
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 88.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 75.6 | 0 | $26.47 | $12.10 |
| Efficient EV | 63 | 0 | $22.06 | $10.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 100.8 | 1 | $35.29 | $16.13 |
Gas CO2
88 kg
EV CO2
29 kg (67% 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
Collinsville, IL
Afternoon in Collinsville on Sunday
Local time
2:18 PM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
53°F
Bloomington, IL
126 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
12 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
4h 43m 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 Lockport, IL to Collinsville, IL covers 252.1 miles and takes about 4h 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 55, I 80, Vandalia Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 126 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 $38.29 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 demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 252.1 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (IL 171 / South State Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.6 miles (I 80): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
On the drive from Lockport, IL to Collinsville, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Springfield along the way.
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