Drive Time
3h 45m
Distance
177.6 mi
286 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$27
one way
Photo: Mike Tyurin
The drive from Lockport, IL to Bruce, IL covers 177.6 miles and takes about 3h 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 57, South La Grange Road, County Highway 4 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 128.3 miles on I 57. At current regular gas prices, budget about $26.98 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
88.8 miles from Lockport, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 55m into the drive .
This is a 3h 45m highway drive covering 177.6 miles, with most of the trip on I 57 and South La Grange Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 128.3 miles on I 57.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
294 ft
Total Descent
251 ft
Highest Point
782 ft
~96.2 mi in
Elevation Range
187 ft
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 57 and South La Grange Road. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near Garfield Avenue.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Lockport, IL to Bruce, IL is easy. At 3h 45m with 79% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (Garfield Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (East Division Street): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (CH 62 / South Briggs Street): Navigation decision point.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto Garfield Avenue
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn left onto East Division Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto CH 62 / South Briggs Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto US 45; US 52 / South La Grange Road
Navigation decision point
Take the exit toward IL 16 West: Mattoon
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 57 | 128.3 mi | 2h 17m |
| South La Grange Road | 10.1 mi | 13m |
| County Highway 4 | 6.6 mi | 15m |
| Briggs Street | 3.6 mi | 8m |
| Route 121 | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| South Cedar Road | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Manhattan Road | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Charleston Avenue East | 2.8 mi | 5m |
Step-by-step road directions between Lockport, IL and Bruce, IL.
Start on IL 7
Turn right onto Garfield Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto East Division Street
Turn right onto CH 62
Continue on CH 62
Continue on CH 62
Continue on US 52
Continue on US 52
Continue on US 52
Continue on US 52
Continue on US 52
Continue on US 52
Continue on US 52
Turn right onto US 45; US 52
Turn left onto Bourbonnais Parkway
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 57
Take the exit
Turn straight onto IL 16
Turn right onto US 45; IL 121
Turn left onto IL 121
Continue on IL 121
Turn left onto 1000N
Continue on CTH 4
Turn left
Arrive at destination
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
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 80 miles or 1h 45m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 88.8 miles or 1h 55m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 55m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bruce, IL than in the middle of the route.
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 177.6 miles and 3h 45m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 88.8 mi from Lockport, IL · 1h 55m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
89 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 88.8 miles from Lockport, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 57 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 128.3 miles.
The final approach into Bruce, 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 Bruce, IL.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$26.98 one way
$53.95 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $29.74 | $59.48 |
| premium | $4.80 | $33.53 | $67.05 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $39.46 | $78.91 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$27
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$52–$77
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 62.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 53.3 | 0 | $18.65 | $8.52 |
| Efficient EV | 44.4 | 0 | $15.54 | $7.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 71 | 0 | $24.86 | $11.37 |
Gas CO2
62 kg
EV CO2
21 kg (66% 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Evening in Lockport on Saturday
Local time
6:35 PM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Mostly Cloudy
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 11 at 11:35AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 11 at 11:35AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Destination
Evening in Bruce on Saturday
Local time
6:35 PM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
54°F
Champaign, IL
89 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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