The drive from Lockport, IL to Hickory Point, IL covers 119.9 miles and takes about 2h 32m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 80, I 39, County Road 1400 North for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 54.6 miles on I 80.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.74 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
60 miles from Lockport, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 12m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 32m. Total distance: 119.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
This is a 2h 32m highway drive covering 119.9 miles, with most of the trip on I 80 and I 39. The longest continuous stretch is about 54.6 miles on I 80.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 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 54.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 80 and I 39. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near IL 171 / South State Street.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 32m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (IL 171 / South State Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.4 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.6 miles (I 80): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|IL 171 / South State Street
Turn right onto IL 171 / South State Street
Navigation decision point
4
5.4 mi into trip|~12m in
Take the ramp toward I 80 West: Moline, Rock Island
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 80 West: Moline, Rock Island
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5.6 mi into trip|~13m in|I 80
Merge onto I 80
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
60.3 mi into trip|~1h 13m in
Take the exit toward I 39 South, US 51 South: Normal, Bloomington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 79A
Toward I 39 South, US 51 South: Normal, Bloomin...
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97.1 mi into trip|~1h 53m in
Take the exit toward IL 116: Metamora, Flanagan
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward IL 116: Metamora, Flanagan
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Lockport, IL and Hickory Point, IL, road signs point toward Bloomington and Flanagan.
Bloomington
60.3 mi in|~1h 13m
Flanagan
97.1 mi in|~1h 53m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 80
54.6 mi
59m
I 39
36.4 mi
39m
County Road 1400 North
6.1 mi
10m
State Route 116
5.5 mi
8m
County Road 1800 North
5.5 mi
9m
South State Street
2.7 mi
5m
East Mount Vernon Street
2.2 mi
4m
Collins Street
2 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
I 80
— 54.6 mi, about 59m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lockport, IL and Hickory Point, 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
3
Continue on IL 171
2.0 mi·4 min·Collins Street
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
55 mi·59 min·I 80
Use the right lane.
8
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Exit 79AToward I 39 South, US 51 South: Normal, Bloomington
9
Merge onto I 39; US 51
36 mi·39 min·I 39; US 51
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi·35 sec
Toward IL 116: Metamora, Flanagan
11
Turn right onto IL 116
5.5 mi·9 min·County Road 1800 North
12
Turn left onto IL 116; IL 117
1.3 mi·2 min·County Road 2100 E
13
Turn straight onto IL 116; IL 117
3.3 mi·5 min·County Road 1400 North
14
Continue on IL 116; IL 117
0.9 mi·1 min·East Husseman Street
15
Continue on IL 116; IL 117
1.0 mi·1 min·West Front Street
16
Continue on IL 116; IL 117
2.8 mi·4 min·County Road 1400 North
17
Continue on IL 116
3.9 mi·5 min·State Route 116
18
Continue on IL 116
2.2 mi·4 min·East Mount Vernon Street
19
Continue on IL 116
1.6 mi·2 min·State Route 116
20
Arrive at destination
IL 116
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 60 miles from Lockport, IL, or about 1h 12m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 54.6 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 26 miles or 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 60 miles or 1h 12m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 55m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hickory Point, 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 119.9 miles and 2h 32m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 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 80 for about 54.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 60 mi from Lockport, IL
· 1h 12m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Pullman National Historical Park
National Historical Park
In a growing Chicago neighborhood, diverse people and stories intertwined. All were seeking opportunity. Some succeeded. Others were limited—by race, gender, or economic status. Their stories came tog...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$18.74 one way
$37.49 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg42 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$20.58
$41.16
premium
$4.89
$23.07
$46.15
diesel
$5.61
$26.47
$52.94
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 42 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
36
0
$12.59
$5.76
Efficient EV
30
0
$10.49
$4.80
EV Truck/SUV
48
0
$16.79
$7.67
Gas CO2
42 kg
EV CO2
14 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.
Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026
Origin
Lockport, IL
Night
in Lockport on Thursday
Local time
11:32 PM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Widespread Fog
E 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Dense Fog Advisory
Dense Fog Advisory issued April 16 at 8:07PM CDT until April 17 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Dense Fog Advisory
Dense Fog Advisory issued April 16 at 8:07PM CDT until April 17 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Destination
Hickory Point, IL
Night
in Hickory Point on Thursday
Local time
11:32 PM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
69°F
Ottawa, IL
60 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
1 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
2h 32m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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 Hickory Point, IL covers 119.9 miles and takes about 2h 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 80, I 39, County Road 1400 North. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 60 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 $18.74 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 2h 32m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (IL 171 / South State Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.4 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.6 miles (I 80): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Lockport, IL and Hickory Point, IL, road signs point toward Bloomington and Flanagan.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Pullman National Historical Park.
