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Trip from Ottawa, IL to Lockport, IL

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

1h 5m

Distance

50.3 mi

81 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$8

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 16 min
4 AM
1h 0m ★
6 AM
1h 5m
8 AM
1h 16m
10 AM
1h 9m
12 PM
1h 8m
3 PM
1h 10m
5 PM
1h 15m
8 PM
1h 2m

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

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city in Illinois, United States

Ottawa, IL

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city in Will County, Illinois, United States

Lockport, IL

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Trip Overview

The drive from Ottawa, IL to Lockport, IL covers 50.3 miles and takes about 1h 5m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 80, Broadway Street, US 6 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 38.3 miles on I 80. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.86 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 5m. Total distance: 50.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (81%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 1h 5m highway drive covering 50.3 miles, with most of the trip on I 80 and Broadway Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 38.3 miles on I 80.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 80 is the longest continuous segment at about 38.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 80 and Broadway Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near IL 23; IL 71 / Columbus 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 1h 5m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (IL 23; IL 71 / Columbus Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.5 miles: Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 10 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | IL 23; IL 71 / Columbus Street

Turn left onto IL 23; IL 71 / Columbus Street

Navigation decision point

4
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | East Main Street

Turn right onto East Main Street

Navigation decision point

4
4.5 mi into trip | ~7m in

Take the ramp toward I 80 East: Joliet

Navigation decision point

Toward I 80 East: Joliet
5
4.7 mi into trip | ~8m in | I 80

Merge onto I 80

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
43 mi into trip | ~50m in

Take the exit toward Center Street

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 131 Toward Center Street

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 80 38.3 mi 41m
Broadway Street 4.4 mi 8m
US 6 2.3 mi 3m
West 9th Street 1 mi 1m
East Main Street 0.8 mi 1m
Hickory Street 0.7 mi 1m
North 2753rd Road 0.6 mi 1m
Green Street 0.4 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 80 — 38.3 mi, about 41m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on IL 23; IL 71

103 ft · 4 sec · La Salle Street
2

Turn slight left onto Lincoln Place

450 ft · 24 sec · Lincoln Place
3

Turn left onto IL 23; IL 71

223 ft · 10 sec · Columbus Street
4

Turn right onto East Main Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · East Main Street
5

Turn slight left onto Green Street

0.4 mi · 42 sec · Green Street
6

Continue on North 2753rd Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · North 2753rd Road
7

Turn left

0.2 mi · 26 sec
8

Turn right onto US 6; IL 71

2.3 mi · 3 min · US 6; IL 71
9

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 35 sec
Toward I 80 East: Joliet
10

Merge onto I 80

38 mi · 41 min · I 80
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Take the exit

0.8 mi · 1 min
Exit 131 Toward Center Street
12

Continue on South Center Street

0.3 mi · 38 sec · South Center Street
13

Continue on Hickory Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · Hickory Street
14

Turn right onto Bridge Street

348 ft · 17 sec · Bridge Street
15

Turn left onto Broadway Street

4.4 mi · 8 min · Broadway Street
16

Turn right onto IL 7

1.0 mi · 1 min · West 9th Street
Use the left lane.
17

Arrive at destination

IL 7

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 25.1 mi from Ottawa, IL · 30m into the drive

human settlement in Illinois, United States of America

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Minooka, IL

25 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.

Popular next leg

Minooka, IL to Lockport, IL

18.3 mi · 29m

Pacing Suggestions

Seneca, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Minooka, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 25.1 miles from Ottawa, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Lockport, IL

The final approach into Lockport, IL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$7.86 one way

$15.73 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 18 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $8.63 $17.27
premium $4.89 $9.68 $19.36
diesel $5.61 $11.11 $22.21

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$8

Estimated CO2 emission: 17.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 15.1 0 $5.28 $2.41
Efficient EV 12.6 0 $4.40 $2.01
EV Truck/SUV 20.1 0 $7.04 $3.22

Gas CO2

18 kg

EV CO2

6 kg (67% 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 as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Ottawa, IL

Night in Ottawa on Thursday

Local time

9:02 PM

CDT

Current temp

72°F

Sunny

WNW 10 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 16 at 4:04PM CDT until April 16 at 5:00PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 16 at 3:58PM CDT until April 16 at 4:30PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

Destination

Lockport, IL

Night in Lockport on Thursday

Local time

9:02 PM

CDT

Current temp

71°F

Mostly Sunny

NW 10 mph 5% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 16 at 4:04PM CDT until April 16 at 5:00PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 16 at 3:58PM CDT until April 16 at 4:30PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

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

1 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 5m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Ottawa, IL to Lockport, IL covers 50.3 miles and takes about 1h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 80, Broadway Street, US 6. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 25.1 miles from Ottawa, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.86 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 1h 5m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (IL 23; IL 71 / Columbus Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.5 miles: Navigation decision point.
The route from Ottawa, IL to Lockport, 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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