Origin
Lockport, IL
Night in Lockport on Thursday
Local time
10:22 PM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lockport, IL to Near North Side, IL
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
55m
Distance
37.6 mi
61 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 51m
★
6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 5m
10 AM
0h 59m
12 PM
0h 58m
3 PM
1h 0m
5 PM
1h 5m
8 PM
0h 53m
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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Near North Side, IL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Lockport, IL to Near North Side, IL covers 37.6 miles and takes about 55m 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, Veterans Memorial Tollway, Stevenson Expressway 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 $5.88 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 55m. Total distance: 37.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (62%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 55m highway drive covering 37.6 miles, with most of the trip on Adlai Stevenson Expressway and Veterans Memorial Tollway. 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 22 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 Veterans Memorial Tollway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 10.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 18 decision points packed into just 37.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 55m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 10.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 32.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 35.8 miles (I 90; I 94 / Kennedy Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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
8
32.4 mi into trip
|
~44m in
Take the exit toward I 90 West, I 94 West: Wisconsin
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 292A
Toward I 90 West, I 94 West: Wisconsin
9
35.8 mi into trip
|
~50m in
|
I 90; I 94 / Kennedy Expressway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90; I 94 / Kennedy Expressway toward I 90 West, I 94: Randolph Street, Lake Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 90 West, I 94: Randolph Street, Lake S...
8
35.8 mi into trip
|
~50m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Randolph Street, Lake Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 51
Toward Randolph Street, Lake Street
9
35.9 mi into trip
|
~51m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Lake Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 51A
Toward Lake Street
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 Near North Side, IL, road signs point toward Downtown and Wisconsin.
Downtown
35.2 mi in
|
~49m
|
via Kennedy Expressway
Wisconsin
35.7 mi in
|
~50m
|
via I 90; I 94
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Adlai Stevenson Expressway | 16.5 mi | 22m |
| Veterans Memorial Tollway | 6.8 mi | 7m |
| Stevenson Expressway | 5.1 mi | 6m |
| West 9th Street | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Dan Ryan Expressway | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| West 159th Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Kennedy Expressway | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| North Desplaines Street | 0.4 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 Near North Side, 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
5.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Stevenson Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
1.2 mi
·
2 min
Exit 292A
Toward I 90 West, I 94 West: Wisconsin
Use the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Toward I 90 West, I 94 West: Wisconsin
10
Merge onto I 90; I 94
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Dan Ryan Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit onto Kennedy Expressway
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Kennedy Expressway
Toward Downtown
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90; I 94
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Kennedy Expressway
Toward I 94 West, I 90 West: Washington Boulevard East, Wisconsin, Kennedy Expressway
13
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90; I 94
128 ft
·
3 sec
·
Kennedy Expressway
Toward I 90 West, I 94: Randolph Street, Lake Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight right at fork
405 ft
·
9 sec
Exit 51
Toward Randolph Street, Lake Street
15
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 51A
Toward Lake Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Turn right onto West Lake Street
306 ft
·
13 sec
·
West Lake Street
17
Turn left onto North Desplaines Street
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
North Desplaines Street
18
Turn right onto West Grand Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West Grand Avenue
19
Turn left onto North Orleans Street
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
North Orleans Street
Use the straight lane.
20
Turn right onto West Chicago Avenue
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
West Chicago Avenue
21
Turn left onto North Wells Street
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
North Wells Street
Use the left lane.
22
Arrive at destination
North Wells Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.8 mi from Lockport, IL · 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 37.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.8 miles from Lockport, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Near North Side, IL
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Near North Side, 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
$5.88 one way
$11.76 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.45 | $12.91 |
| premium | $4.89 | $7.24 | $14.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.30 | $16.60 |
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: 13.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.95 | $1.80 |
| Efficient EV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.29 | $1.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15 | 0 | $5.26 | $2.41 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Near North Side, IL
Night in Near North Side on Thursday
Local time
10:22 PM
CDT
Current temp
67°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
15 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
55m 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 Near North Side, IL covers 37.6 miles and takes about 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Adlai Stevenson Expressway, Veterans Memorial Tollway, Stevenson Expressway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18.8 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 $5.88 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 18 decision points packed into just 37.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 55m.
The main spots that need attention: at 10.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 32.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 35.8 miles (I 90; I 94 / Kennedy Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Lockport, IL and Near North Side, IL, road signs point toward Downtown and Wisconsin.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Pullman National Historical Park.
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