Origin
Lockport, IL
Evening in Lockport on Thursday
Local time
8:23 PM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lockport, IL to Douglas, IL
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
49m
Distance
35.5 mi
57 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 46m
★
6 AM
0h 50m
8 AM
0h 58m
10 AM
0h 53m
12 PM
0h 52m
3 PM
0h 53m
5 PM
0h 57m
8 PM
0h 47m
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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Douglas, IL
Mike Tyurin
Trip Overview
The drive from Lockport, IL to Douglas, IL covers 35.5 miles and takes about 49m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Adlai Stevenson Expressway, Stevenson Expressway, Veterans Memorial Tollway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 16.5 miles on Adlai Stevenson Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.55 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 49m. Total distance: 35.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (66%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 49m highway drive covering 35.5 miles, with most of the trip on Adlai Stevenson Expressway and Stevenson Expressway. The longest continuous stretch is about 16.5 miles on Adlai Stevenson Expressway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Adlai Stevenson Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 16.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Adlai Stevenson Expressway and Stevenson Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.8 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 8 decision points packed into just 35.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 49m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 3.3 miles (I 355 / Veterans Memorial Tollway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
2.8 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Turn left toward I 355 North: West Suburbs
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 355 North: West Suburbs
5
3.3 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
I 355 / Veterans Memorial Tollway
Merge onto I 355 / Veterans Memorial Tollway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
10.1 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the exit toward I 55 North: Chicago
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 12A
Toward I 55 North: Chicago
7
34.4 mi into trip
|
~47m in
Take the exit toward Martin Luther King Drive
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 293D
Toward Martin Luther King Drive
9
34.5 mi into trip
|
~47m in
Keep slight right at fork toward McCormick Place, Parking Lot B, Parking Lot C, North/South Buildings, Frop-off, Lakeside Center, Arie Crown Theatre
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward McCormick Place, Parking Lot B, Parking...
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Adlai Stevenson Expressway | 16.5 mi | 22m |
| Stevenson Expressway | 7.1 mi | 9m |
| Veterans Memorial Tollway | 6.8 mi | 7m |
| West 9th Street | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| South Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Drive | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| West 159th Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| East 33rd Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
— 16.5 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lockport, IL and Douglas, IL.
1
Start on IL 7
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
West 9th Street
2
Continue on IL 7
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West 159th Street
3
Turn left
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 355 North: West Suburbs
Use the left lane.
4
Merge onto I 355
6.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Veterans Memorial Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 12A
Toward I 55 North: Chicago
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Merge onto I 55
16 mi
·
22 min
·
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on I 55
7.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Stevenson Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
Exit 293D
Toward Martin Luther King Drive
Use the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight right at fork
405 ft
·
9 sec
Toward McCormick Place, Parking Lot B, Parking Lot C, North/South Buildings, Frop-off, Lakeside Center, Arie Crown Theatre
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
10
Turn right onto South Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Drive
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
South Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Drive
Use the right lane.
11
Turn right onto East 33rd Street
193 ft
·
8 sec
·
East 33rd Street
12
Arrive at destination
East 33rd Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17.8 mi from Lockport, IL · 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 35.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.8 miles from Lockport, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Douglas, IL
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Douglas, IL if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.55 one way
$11.10 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.09 | $12.19 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.83 | $13.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.84 | $15.68 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.48
Veterans Memorial Tollway
(6.8 mi)
$0.48
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$0
Total
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.73 | $1.70 |
| Efficient EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.11 | $1.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.2 | 0 | $4.97 | $2.27 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Douglas, IL
Evening in Douglas on Thursday
Local time
8:23 PM
CDT
Current temp
68°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
16 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
49m 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 Douglas, IL covers 35.5 miles and takes about 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Adlai Stevenson Expressway, Stevenson Expressway, Veterans Memorial Tollway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.8 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 $5.55 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 is a short but busy drive. With 8 decision points packed into just 35.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 49m.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 3.3 miles (I 355 / Veterans Memorial Tollway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Lockport, IL to Douglas, 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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