Origin
Lockport, IL
Night in Lockport on Friday
Local time
10:38 PM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lockport, IL to Woodlawn, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
53m
Distance
31.3 mi
50 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 49m
★
6 AM
0h 54m
8 AM
1h 3m
10 AM
0h 57m
12 PM
0h 56m
3 PM
0h 57m
5 PM
1h 2m
8 PM
0h 51m
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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Woodlawn, IL
Stéphane Tendon
Trip Overview
This 31.3-mile drive from Lockport, IL to Woodlawn, IL is a straightforward, one-day trip that should take about 53 minutes to complete. You'll primarily navigate local roads, with no highway driving involved, making it a relaxed journey through the Midwest. The estimated fuel cost for this short excursion is around $5. Given its brevity, this route is perfect for a quick outing or as part of a larger regional exploration without the need for an overnight stay. It offers a straightforward path connecting two points within Illinois, ideal for a focused drive.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 53m. Total distance: 31.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
53m 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 turn-heavy local drive on this route, with a 0% highway share. The longest uninterrupted stretch you’ll encounter is 8 miles along South Archer Avenue. As you travel, you'll be guided by major local thoroughfares like South Archer Avenue, Calumet Sag Road, and Southwest Highway. This profile suggests a drive that requires your attention to navigation, with frequent turns and changes in scenery as you pass through various local areas, rather than a monotonous highway cruise.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 12 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. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near IL 171 / South State Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Lockport, IL to Woodlawn, IL is easy. At 53m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (IL 171 / South State Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 15.9 miles (IL 7 / Southwest Highway): Navigation decision point; at 25.5 miles (South Western Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
IL 171 / South State Street
Turn left onto IL 171 / South State Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
3
15.9 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
IL 7 / Southwest Highway
Turn left onto IL 7 / Southwest Highway
Navigation decision point
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
26.8 mi into trip
|
~44m in
|
West 63rd Street
Turn right onto West 63rd Street
Navigation decision point
4
31.2 mi into trip
|
~53m in
|
South Greenwood Avenue
Turn right onto South Greenwood Avenue
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 63rd Street | 4.4 mi | 8m |
| West Columbus Avenue | 2.7 mi | 5m |
| South State Street | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| South Western Avenue | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| 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 Woodlawn, 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
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
South Western Avenue
10
Turn right onto West 63rd Street
4.4 mi
·
8 min
·
West 63rd Street
11
Turn right onto South Greenwood Avenue
365 ft
·
15 sec
·
South Greenwood Avenue
12
Arrive at destination
South Greenwood Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 15.6 mi from Lockport, IL · 25m 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 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.6 miles from Lockport, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Woodlawn, IL
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Woodlawn, 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
$4.89 one way
$9.79 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.37 | $10.75 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.02 | $12.05 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.91 | $13.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11 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 | 9.4 | 0 | $3.29 | $1.50 |
| Efficient EV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.74 | $1.25 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.38 | $2.00 |
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
Woodlawn, IL
Night in Woodlawn on Friday
Local time
10:38 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°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
25 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
53m 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 Woodlawn, IL covers 31.3 miles and takes about 53m 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 15.6 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 $4.89 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 Woodlawn, IL is easy. At 53m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (IL 171 / South State Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 15.9 miles (IL 7 / Southwest Highway): Navigation decision point; at 25.5 miles (South Western Avenue): Navigation decision point.
The route from Lockport, IL to Woodlawn, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Pullman National Historical Park.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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