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 Crestwood, IL
Drive Time
6h 3m
Distance
311.8 mi
502 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$47
one way
Lockport, IL
Stéphane Tendon
Crestwood, IL
Choco Kitty
Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Lockport to Crestwood, you should prepare for a journey spanning 311.8 miles. While both cities are located within the Midwest, the route takes roughly 6 hours and 3 minutes to complete. Given the duration, this drive is entirely manageable as a single-day excursion, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stay. Expect to spend approximately $47 on fuel for the trip. Since the drive is focused on major thoroughfares, it is a straightforward way to traverse the region efficiently.
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
155.9 miles from Lockport, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 7m into the drive .
Drive Character
This trip is heavily highway-focused, with 88% of your time spent on high-speed roads. You will rely primarily on I-57, the Ken Gray Expressway, and South La Grange Road to navigate the distance. The most significant portion of your drive is a 226.2-mile stretch on I-57, which serves as the backbone of the route. Because such a large majority of the journey occurs on interstates, you can expect a consistent, fast-paced experience behind the wheel. The personality of this drive is functional and direct rather than winding or scenic.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 57 is the longest continuous segment at about 226.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 57 and Ken Gray Expressway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near IL 7 / West 9th Street.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 3m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 18 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (IL 7 / West 9th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.8 miles (East Division Street): Navigation decision point; at 193.7 miles (I 57): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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IL 7 / West 9th Street
Depart onto IL 7 / West 9th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
5
0.8 mi into trip
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~2m in
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East Division Street
At end of road, turn left onto East Division Street
Navigation decision point
5
193.7 mi into trip
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~3h 47m in
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I 57
Keep slight left at fork onto I 57 toward I 57 South: Memphis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 57 South: Memphis
5
306.2 mi into trip
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~5h 48m in
Take the exit toward IL 148
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 45
Toward IL 148
5
311.7 mi into trip
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~6h 2m in
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Pinewood Drive
Turn left onto Pinewood Drive
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 57 | 226.2 mi | 4h 3m |
| Ken Gray Expressway | 46.8 mi | 50m |
| South La Grange Road | 10.1 mi | 13m |
| Briggs Street | 3.6 mi | 8m |
| South Cedar Road | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Manhattan Road | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Power Plant Road | 2.7 mi | 6m |
| West North Street | 2.3 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
I 57
— 226.2 mi, about 4h 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lockport, IL and Crestwood, IL.
1
Start on IL 7
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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West 9th Street
Use the none lane.
2
Turn right onto Garfield Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
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Garfield Avenue
3
At end of road, turn left onto East Division Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
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East Division Street
4
Turn right onto CH 62
2.0 mi
·
4 min
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South Briggs Street
5
Continue on CH 62
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Fernwood Avenue
6
Continue on CH 62
3.6 mi
·
8 min
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Briggs Street
7
Continue on US 52
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Manhattan Road
8
Continue on US 52
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
West North Street
9
Continue on US 52
1.9 mi
·
3 min
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South State Street
10
Continue on US 52
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
US Route 52
11
Continue on US 52
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
South Cedar Road
12
Continue on US 52
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
West Arsenal Road
13
Continue on US 52
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
West Joliet Road
14
Turn right onto US 45; US 52
10 mi
·
13 min
·
South La Grange Road
15
Turn left onto Bourbonnais Parkway
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
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Bourbonnais Parkway
16
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Toward I-57 South: Kankakee
17
Merge onto I 57
161 mi
·
2 hr 52 min
·
I 57
18
Keep slight left at fork onto I 57
66 mi
·
1 hr 10 min
·
I 57
Toward I 57 South: Memphis
19
Keep slight right at fork onto I 57
47 mi
·
50 min
·
Ken Gray Expressway
20
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 45
Toward IL 148
21
Turn right onto IL 148
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
IL 148
22
Turn left onto IL 37
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
IL 37
23
Turn right onto Lake Egypt Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Lake Egypt Road
24
Turn right onto Power Plant Road
2.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Power Plant Road
25
Turn left onto McKinney Chapel Road
0.5 mi
·
2 min
·
McKinney Chapel Road
26
Turn right onto Ridgeway
283 ft
·
17 sec
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Ridgeway
27
Turn left onto Pinewood Drive
385 ft
·
17 sec
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Pinewood Drive
28
Arrive at destination
Pinewood Drive
Trip Plan
To keep your 6-hour journey comfortable, plan for at least one designated stop to break up the long stretches of highway. Leaving early in the day is your best bet to manage traffic flow effectively along the Ken Gray Expressway and I-57. Since your fuel budget is estimated at $47, check your tank levels before hitting the major highway segments to avoid paying premium prices at remote stops. A key tip for this route is to monitor the 226.2-mile stretch on I-57 closely, as it is the most demanding part of your drive and requires consistent focus.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 155.9 miles from Lockport, IL, or about 3h 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 226.2 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 45m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 155.9 miles or 3h 7m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 54m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Crestwood, 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.
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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 Lockport, IL
This is one driving day of about 311.8 miles and 6h 3m.
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 57 for about 226.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 155.9 mi from Lockport, IL · 3h 7m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
156 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 155.9 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 57 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 226.2 miles.
Arriving in Crestwood, IL
The final approach into Crestwood, 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 Crestwood, 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
$47.36 one way
$94.72 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
109 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $52.21 | $104.42 |
| premium | $4.80 | $58.86 | $117.72 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $69.27 | $138.54 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$47
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$72–$97
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 109.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $33 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 93.5 | 1 | $32.74 | $14.97 |
| Efficient EV | 78 | 0 | $27.28 | $12.47 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 124.7 | 1 | $43.65 | $19.96 |
Gas CO2
109 kg
EV CO2
36 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Crestwood, IL
Afternoon in Crestwood on Sunday
Local time
2:18 PM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
28 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
6h 3m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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 Crestwood, IL covers 311.8 miles and takes about 6h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 57, Ken Gray Expressway, South La Grange Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 155.9 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 $47.36 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
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.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 3m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 18 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (IL 7 / West 9th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.8 miles (East Division Street): Navigation decision point; at 193.7 miles (I 57): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Lockport, IL to Crestwood, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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