Shiloh, IL to Lockport, IL is 259.2 miles and takes about 4h 57m via I 55 and I 80, with a fuel budget near $41 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Midwest, crossing Illinois on a route that's largely interstate driving. It's a straightforward drive, ideal for a single-day journey when you need to cover ground efficiently. Plan for a full day of driving, but you should have ample time to reach your destination before evening.
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
129.6 miles from Shiloh, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 29m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 57m. Total distance: 259.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused drive for this trip, with 92% of the journey on major interstates. You'll experience a long, uninterrupted stretch of 232.5 miles on I 55, which forms the backbone of this route. While the majority is on high-speed roads, you'll start on Scott Troy Road before merging onto the interstate system. The character remains consistent for most of the drive, emphasizing efficient travel over varied scenery.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 55 is the longest continuous segment at about 232.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 55 and Scott Troy Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 13.2 miles in.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 259.2 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 13.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.1 miles (I 55): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 122.9 miles (I 55): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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13.2 mi into trip|~23m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 55 North, I 70 East: Chicago, Indianapolis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 55 North, I 70 East: Chicago, Indianap...
6
15.1 mi into trip|~25m in|I 55
Keep slight left at fork onto I 55 toward I 55 North, I 270 West: Chicago, Springfield, Kansas City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 55 North, I 270 West: Chicago, Springf...
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122.9 mi into trip|~2h 22m in|I 55
Keep slight right at fork onto I 55 toward I 55 North: Chicago
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 55 North: Chicago
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152.3 mi into trip|~2h 53m in|I 55
Keep slight left at fork onto I 55 toward I 55 North, I 74 West: Chicago, Peoria
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 55 North, I 74 West: Chicago, Peoria
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246.1 mi into trip|~4h 34m in
Take the exit toward I 80 East: Indiana
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 250A
Toward I 80 East: Indiana
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Shiloh, IL and Lockport, IL, road signs point toward Indianapolis, Springfield, Kansas City and Peoria.
Indianapolis
13.2 mi in|~23m
Springfield
15.1 mi in|~25m|via I 55
Kansas City
15.1 mi in|~25m|via I 55
Peoria
152.3 mi in|~2h 53m|via I 55
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 55
232.5 mi
4h 10m
Scott Troy Road
5.3 mi
9m
I 80
5.1 mi
6m
Broadway Street
4.4 mi
8m
Troy Ofallon Road
4.2 mi
7m
South Main Street
1.6 mi
2m
West US Highway 40
1.5 mi
2m
West 9th Street
1 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 55
— 232.5 mi, about 4h 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shiloh, IL and Lockport, IL.
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Start on South Main Street
1.6 mi·2 min·South Main Street
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At end of road, turn right onto Highway 50
0.4 mi·46 sec·Highway 50
3
Turn left onto Scott Troy Road
5.3 mi·9 min·Scott Troy Road
4
Continue on Troy Ofallon Road
4.2 mi·7 min·Troy Ofallon Road
5
Turn left onto US 40
1.5 mi·2 min·West US Highway 40
6
Take the ramp onto US 40
0.2 mi·21 sec·US Highway 40
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi·45 sec
Toward I 55 North, I 70 East: Chicago, Indianapolis
8
Merge onto I 55; I 70
1.4 mi·1 min·I 55; I 70
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 55
108 mi·1 hr 56 min·I 55
Toward I 55 North, I 270 West: Chicago, Springfield, Kansas City
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 55
29 mi·31 min·I 55
Toward I 55 North: ChicagoUse the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 55
94 mi·1 hr 40 min·I 55
Toward I 55 North, I 74 West: Chicago, PeoriaUse the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.7 mi·1 min
Exit 250AToward I 80 East: IndianaUse the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Merge onto I 80
5.1 mi·6 min·I 80
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.8 mi·1 min
Exit 131Toward Center Street
15
Continue on South Center Street
0.3 mi·38 sec·South Center Street
16
Continue on Hickory Street
0.7 mi·1 min·Hickory Street
17
Turn right onto Bridge Street
348 ft·17 sec·Bridge Street
18
Turn left onto Broadway Street
4.4 mi·8 min·Broadway Street
19
Turn right onto IL 7
1.0 mi·1 min·West 9th Street
Use the left lane.
20
Arrive at destination
IL 7
Trip Plan
Given this is a single-day trip of under 5 hours, leaving in the morning offers plenty of flexibility. You'll have a significant 232.5-mile stretch on I 55, so consider a fuel and rest stop before you begin that long segment. While there's only one designated stop in the data, planning a brief break around the halfway point is always a good idea to stay refreshed. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially on the longer highway portions where services can be spread out.
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 129.6 miles from Shiloh, IL, or about 2h 29m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 232.5 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 57 miles or 1h 10m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 129.6 miles or 2h 29m 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 58m
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 Shiloh, 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 Shiloh, IL
This is one driving day of about 259.2 miles and 4h 57m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 57 miles from Shiloh, 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 55 for about 232.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 129.6 mi from Shiloh, IL
· 2h 29m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$40.52 one way
$81.05 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg91 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$44.49
$88.99
premium
$4.89
$49.88
$99.76
diesel
$5.61
$57.23
$114.46
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$41
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$66–$91
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 90.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $27 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
77.8
0
$27.22
$12.44
Efficient EV
64.8
0
$22.68
$10.37
EV Truck/SUV
103.7
1
$36.29
$16.59
Gas CO2
91 kg
EV CO2
30 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Shiloh, IL
Morning
in Shiloh on Friday
Local time
10:11 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Lockport, IL
Morning
in Lockport on Friday
Local time
10:11 AM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
52°F
Bloomington, IL
130 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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
24 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 57m 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 Shiloh, IL to Lockport, IL covers 259.2 miles and takes about 4h 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 55, Scott Troy Road, I 80. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 129.6 miles from Shiloh, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $40.52 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 demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 259.2 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 13.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.1 miles (I 55): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 122.9 miles (I 55): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Shiloh, IL and Lockport, IL, road signs point toward Indianapolis, Springfield, Kansas City and Peoria.
