Trip from Lockport, IL to Riverdale, IL

Drive Time

41m

Distance

28.2 mi

45 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 10 min

4 AM

0h 38m ★

6 AM

0h 41m

8 AM

0h 48m

10 AM

0h 44m

12 PM

0h 43m

3 PM

0h 44m

5 PM

0h 48m

8 PM

0h 39m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Lockport, IL

Stéphane Tendon

Riverdale, IL

Mert SEZGEN

Trip Overview

The drive from Lockport, IL to Riverdale, IL covers 28.2 miles and takes about 41m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on West 159th Street, I 355 South, Veterans Memorial Tollway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.28 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

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

14.1 miles from Lockport, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 20m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 41m drive with frequent turns across 28.2 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.

West 159th Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Lockport, IL to Riverdale, IL is easy. At 41m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Lockport, IL to Riverdale, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
West 159th Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
I 355 South	Unavailable	Refreshing
Veterans Memorial Tollway	Unavailable	Refreshing
I 80 East	Unavailable	Refreshing
I 57 North	Unavailable	Refreshing
I 294	Unavailable	Refreshing
IL 83	Unavailable	Refreshing
Dixmoor	Unavailable	Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: West 159th Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lockport, IL and Riverdale, IL.

Start on West 9th Street

1.9 mi · 3 min · West 9th Street

Continue on West 159th Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · West 159th Street

Take the ramp right toward I 355 South: Southwest Suburbs

0.3 mi · 39 sec · I 355 South: Southwest Suburbs

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway

4.4 mi · 4 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway

Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Indiana

1.3 mi · 2 min · I 80 East: Indiana

Merge slight left

11 mi · 12 min

Take the exit slight left toward I 57 North, I 294 North: Chicago, Wisconsin

0.5 mi · 50 sec · I 57 North, I 294 North: Chicago, Wisconsin

Merge slight left

3.7 mi · 5 min

Take the exit slight right toward IL 83, I 294 Toll North: Sibley Boulevard, 147th Street, Wisconsin

0.3 mi · 33 sec · IL 83, I 294 Toll North: Sibley Boulevard, 147th Street, Wisconsin

Keep slight left to continue on IL 83: 147th Street, Sibley Boulevard

0.8 mi · 1 min · IL 83: 147th Street, Sibley Boulevard

Keep slight right to continue on IL 83: 147th Street, Sibley Boulevard

0.2 mi · 24 sec · IL 83: 147th Street, Sibley Boulevard

Keep slight right to continue on Dixmoor, Harvey

184 ft · 5 sec · Dixmoor, Harvey

Turn straight onto West 147th Street

1.9 mi · 3 min · West 147th Street

Turn left onto Halsted Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · Halsted Street

Turn right onto West 144th Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · West 144th Street

Arrive at your destination

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.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 14.1 miles from Lockport, IL, or about 20m into the drive.

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 28.2 miles or 41m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 14.1 miles or 20m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 35m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Riverdale, IL than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Lockport, IL so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 28.2 miles and 41m.

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.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 14.1 mi from Lockport, IL · 20m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Orland Park, IL

14 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

Chicago, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 28.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Orland Park, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 14.1 miles from Lockport, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Riverdale, IL

The final approach into Riverdale, 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 Riverdale, IL.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.28 one way

$8.57 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 10 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$4.72	$9.44
premium	$4.80	$5.32	$10.65
diesel	$5.64	$6.27	$12.53

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$29–$54

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 9.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	8.5	$2.96	$1.35
Efficient EV	7.1	$2.47	$1.13
EV Truck/SUV	11.3	$3.95	$1.80

Gas CO2

10 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (70% 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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Lockport, IL

Afternoon in Lockport on Sunday

Local time

3:25 PM

CDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Riverdale, IL

Afternoon in Riverdale on Sunday

Local time

3:25 PM

CDT

Current temp

74°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

27 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

41m 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 Riverdale, IL covers 28.2 miles and takes about 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are West 159th Street, I 355 South, Veterans Memorial Tollway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 14.1 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 $4.28 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.

The drive from Lockport, IL to Riverdale, IL is easy. At 41m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Lockport, IL to Riverdale, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Lockport, IL to Riverdale, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.