Origin
Lockport, IL
Night in Lockport on Thursday
Local time
9:39 PM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lockport, IL to Hyde Park, IL
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
57m
Distance
32.4 mi
52 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 52m
★
6 AM
0h 57m
8 AM
1h 6m
10 AM
1h 0m
12 PM
0h 59m
3 PM
1h 1m
5 PM
1h 6m
8 PM
0h 54m
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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Hyde Park, IL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Lockport, IL to Hyde Park, IL covers 32.4 miles and takes about 57m 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 $5.07 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 57m. Total distance: 32.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
57m 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 57m drive with frequent turns across 32.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 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. 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 Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 57m 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): Lane positioning matters here; at 25.5 miles (South Western Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 25.8 miles (West 71st Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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IL 171 / South State Street
Turn left onto IL 171 / South State Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
25.5 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
South Western Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto South Western Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
25.8 mi into trip
|
~42m in
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West 71st Street
Turn right onto West 71st Street
Navigation decision point
5
32.2 mi into trip
|
~56m in
|
East 56th Street
Turn right onto East 56th Street
Navigation decision point
5
32.4 mi into trip
|
~56m in
Turn left
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 |
| West 71st Street | 4 mi | 7m |
| West Columbus Avenue | 2.7 mi | 5m |
| South Cottage Grove Avenue | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| South State Street | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| West 93rd Street | 1.2 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 Hyde Park, 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
2.7 mi
·
5 min
·
West Columbus Avenue
9
At end of road, turn left onto South Western Avenue
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
South Western Avenue
10
Turn right onto West 71st Street
4.0 mi
·
7 min
·
West 71st Street
11
Turn left onto South Cottage Grove Avenue
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
South Cottage Grove Avenue
12
Turn right onto East 57th Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East 57th Street
13
Turn left onto South Woodlawn Avenue
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
South Woodlawn Avenue
14
Turn right onto East 56th Street
0.1 mi
·
36 sec
·
East 56th Street
15
Turn left
331 ft
·
24 sec
16
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 16.2 mi from Lockport, IL · 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.2 miles from Lockport, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Hyde Park, IL
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Hyde Park, 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
$5.07 one way
$10.13 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.56 | $11.12 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.24 | $12.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.15 | $14.31 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.40 | $1.56 |
| Efficient EV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.83 | $1.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13 | 0 | $4.54 | $2.07 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Hyde Park, IL
Night in Hyde Park on Thursday
Local time
9:39 PM
CDT
Current temp
52°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
57m 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 Hyde Park, IL covers 32.4 miles and takes about 57m 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 16.2 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 $5.07 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 straightforward 57m 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): Lane positioning matters here; at 25.5 miles (South Western Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 25.8 miles (West 71st Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Lockport, IL to Hyde Park, 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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