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Trip from Plainfield, IL to Lockport, IL

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

4h 8m

Distance

200.5 mi

323 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$31

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

13 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
3h 55m ★
6 AM
4h 8m
8 AM
4h 35m
10 AM
4h 18m
12 PM
4h 15m
3 PM
4h 19m
5 PM
4h 33m
8 PM
4h 1m

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

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village in Illinois, United States

Plainfield, IL

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city in Will County, Illinois, United States

Lockport, IL

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Trip Overview

The drive from Plainfield, IL to Lockport, IL covers 200.5 miles and takes about 4h 8m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 57, US 45, Route 130 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 $31.35 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

100.3 miles from Plainfield, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 3m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 8m. Total distance: 200.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (81%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 4h 8m highway drive covering 200.5 miles, with most of the trip on I 57 and US 45. The longest continuous stretch is about 128.3 miles on I 57.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 33 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 57 is the longest continuous segment at about 128.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 57 and US 45. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North Street.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 4h 8m drive. You will face about 14 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Street): Navigation decision point; at 165 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 166 miles (US 45; US 52): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 key points

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

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | North Street

Turn right onto North Street

Navigation decision point

5
165 mi into trip | ~3h 12m in

Take the exit toward Bourbonnais Parkway

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 318 Toward Bourbonnais Parkway
4
166 mi into trip | ~3h 14m in | US 45; US 52

Turn right onto US 45; US 52

Navigation decision point

5
193.5 mi into trip | ~3h 58m in

Take the ramp toward I 355 Toll North: West Suburbs

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward I 355 Toll North: West Suburbs
7
197.5 mi into trip | ~4h 2m in

Take the exit toward IL 7: 159th Street

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 4 Toward IL 7: 159th Street

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 57 128.3 mi 2h 17m
US 45 18.2 mi 25m
Route 130 10 mi 14m
Illinois Route 16 5.3 mi 7m
North 1250th Street 4.7 mi 7m
South Haughton Highway 4 mi 5m
Lincoln Highway 3.8 mi 5m
Veterans Memorial Tollway 3.4 mi 3m
Longest stretch: I 57 — 128.3 mi, about 2h 17m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on North 1280th Street

61 ft · 5 sec · North 1280th Street
2

Turn right onto North Street

0.4 mi · 53 sec · North Street
3

Turn right onto IL 130

4.7 mi · 7 min · North 1250th Street
4

Continue on IL 130

2.1 mi · 3 min · County Road 1700E
5

Continue on IL 130

4.0 mi · 5 min · South Haughton Highway
6

Continue on IL 130

1.3 mi · 1 min · 1700E
7

Continue on IL 130

0.4 mi · 32 sec · North Haughton Highway
8

Continue on IL 130

0.8 mi · 1 min · County Road 1775 E
9

Continue on IL 130

2.0 mi · 2 min · County Road 1825 E
10

Continue on IL 130

10.0 mi · 14 min · Route 130
11

Continue on IL 130

0.8 mi · 1 min · Illinois Route 130
12

Continue on IL 130

1.6 mi · 2 min · 18th Street
13

Turn left onto IL 16

2.5 mi · 4 min · Lincoln Avenue
14

Continue on IL 16

5.3 mi · 7 min · Illinois Route 16
15

Continue on IL 16

0.4 mi · 38 sec · Charleston Avenue East
16

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward I-57 North: Champaign
17

Merge onto I 57

128 mi · 2 hr 17 min · I 57
18

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 42 sec
Exit 318 Toward Bourbonnais Parkway
19

Turn left onto Bourbonnais Parkway

0.6 mi · 1 min · Bourbonnais Parkway
20

Turn right onto US 45; US 52

18 mi · 25 min · US 45; US 52
21

Turn left onto West Steger Road

0.2 mi · 54 sec · West Steger Road
22

Turn right onto Wolf Road

2.3 mi · 4 min · Wolf Road
23

Turn left onto US 30

3.8 mi · 5 min · Lincoln Highway
24

Continue on US 30

0.3 mi · 26 sec · East Maple Street
25

Continue on US 30

442 ft · 10 sec · West Lincoln Highway
26

Turn right onto North Cedar Road

2.4 mi · 5 min · North Cedar Road
27

Turn left onto US 6

0.2 mi · 18 sec · Maple Road
28

Take the ramp

0.6 mi · 57 sec
Toward I 355 Toll North: West Suburbs Use the right lane.
29

Merge onto I 355

3.4 mi · 3 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway
30

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 32 sec
Exit 4 Toward IL 7: 159th Street Use the straight / slight right lanes.
31

Turn straight onto IL 7

0.9 mi · 1 min · West 159th Street
32

Continue on IL 7

1.9 mi · 3 min · East 9th Street
33

Arrive at destination

IL 7

Trip Plan

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.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 100.3 miles from Plainfield, IL, or about 2h 3m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 128.3 miles.

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 44 miles or 1h 3m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 100.3 miles or 2h 3m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 12m

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

Before You Leave

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

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

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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 Plainfield, IL

This is one driving day of about 200.5 miles and 4h 8m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 44 miles from Plainfield, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 57 for about 128.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 100.3 mi from Plainfield, IL · 2h 3m into the drive

Downtown Rantoul, IL, IL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Rantoul, IL

100 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

Mattoon, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 44 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Rantoul, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 100.3 miles from Plainfield, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 57 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 128.3 miles.

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.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Lockport, 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Pullman National Historical Park

Pullman National Historical Park

National Historical Park

In a growing Chicago neighborhood, diverse people and stories intertwined. All were seeking opportunity. Some succeeded. Others were limited—by race, gender, or economic status. Their stories came tog...

20 mi from route ~49 min detour Free near mile 186.7
Caution: Road Construction Near the Park
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$31.35 one way

$62.69 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 70 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $34.42 $68.83
premium $4.89 $38.58 $77.17
diesel $5.61 $44.27 $88.54

Estimated Tolls: $0.24

Veterans Memorial Tollway (3.4 mi) $0.24

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$31

Tolls

$0

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$57–$82

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 70.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

13 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

Champaign, Illinois

Other

1 DCFC

EV Connect Charging Station

Champaign, Illinois

EV Connect

1 DCFC

Tesla Supercharger

Champaign, Illinois

Tesla

1 DCFC

Tesla Destination Charger

Champaign, Illinois

Tesla Destination

1 DCFC

Electrify America Charging Station

Champaign, Illinois

Electrify America

1 DCFC

Nissan Charging Station

Champaign, Illinois

Other

1 DCFC

Circle K | Electric Vehicle Charging Station

Champaign, Illinois

Other

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Champaign, Illinois

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

Other: 4 Blink: 3 ChargePoint: 2 EV Connect: 1 Tesla: 1 Tesla Destination: 1 Electrify America: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 60.2 0 $21.05 $9.62
Efficient EV 50.1 0 $17.54 $8.02
EV Truck/SUV 80.2 1 $28.07 $12.83

Gas CO2

70 kg

EV CO2

23 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 15, 2026

Origin

Plainfield, IL

Evening in Plainfield on Thursday

Local time

5:25 PM

CDT

Current temp

73°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Lockport, IL

Evening in Lockport on Thursday

Local time

5:25 PM

CDT

Current temp

52°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

21 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

4h 8m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Plainfield, IL to Lockport, IL covers 200.5 miles and takes about 4h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 57, US 45, Route 130. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 100.3 miles from Plainfield, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $31.35 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 4h 8m drive. You will face about 14 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Street): Navigation decision point; at 165 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 166 miles (US 45; US 52): Navigation decision point.
The route from Plainfield, IL to Lockport, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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