Origin
Summit, IL
Night in Summit on Friday
Local time
11:03 PM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Summit, IL to Lockport, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
34m
Distance
24.6 mi
40 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Summit, IL
Rodrigo Contreras Elvira
Lockport, IL
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
The drive from Summit, IL to Lockport, IL covers 24.6 miles and takes about 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Adlai Stevenson Expressway, Veterans Memorial Tollway, East 9th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11.8 miles on Adlai Stevenson Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.85 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 24.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (48%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Summit, IL to Lockport, IL covers 24.6 miles and takes about 34m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Adlai Stevenson Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 11.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near IL 171 / 1st Avenue.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 24.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 34m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (IL 171 / 1st Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 13.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
IL 171 / 1st Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto IL 171 / 1st Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
0.9 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward I 55 South: Saint Louis
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 55 South: Saint Louis
8
13.5 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the exit toward I 355 South Toll, I 355 North Toll: Northwest Suburbs, Southwest Suburbs
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 269
Toward I 355 South Toll, I 355 North Toll: Nort...
7
13.8 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 355 Tollway South: Southwest Suburbs
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 355 Tollway South: Southwest Suburbs
7
21.5 mi into trip
|
~29m 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
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Summit, IL to Lockport, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Southwest Suburbs along the way.
Southwest Suburbs
13.5 mi in
|
~18m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Adlai Stevenson Expressway | 11.8 mi | 16m |
| Veterans Memorial Tollway | 6.5 mi | 7m |
| East 9th Street | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| West 159th Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| 1st Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| South Archer Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West 9th Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
— 11.8 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Summit, IL and Lockport, IL.
1
Start on IL 171
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
South Archer Avenue
2
At end of road, turn left onto IL 171
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
1st Avenue
Use the left lane.
3
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
Toward I 55 South: Saint Louis
Use the right lane.
4
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
Toward IL 171 South: 1st Avenue
5
Merge onto I 55
12 mi
·
16 min
·
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 269
Toward I 355 South Toll, I 355 North Toll: Northwest Suburbs, Southwest Suburbs
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork
1.2 mi
·
2 min
Toward I 355 Tollway South: Southwest Suburbs
Use the slight left lane.
8
Merge onto I 355
6.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Veterans Memorial Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Exit 4
Toward IL 7: 159th Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn right onto IL 7
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West 159th Street
Use the right lane.
11
Continue on IL 7
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
East 9th Street
12
Arrive at destination
IL 7
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.85 one way
$7.69 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.22 | $8.45 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.73 | $9.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.43 | $10.86 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.46
Veterans Memorial Tollway
(6.5 mi)
$0.46
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$0
Total
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.58 | $1.18 |
| Efficient EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.15 | $0.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.44 | $1.57 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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.
Destination
Lockport, IL
Night in Lockport on Friday
Local time
11:03 PM
CDT
Current temp
52°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
15 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
34m 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 Summit, IL to Lockport, IL covers 24.6 miles and takes about 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Adlai Stevenson Expressway, Veterans Memorial Tollway, East 9th Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.3 miles from Summit, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.85 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 short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 24.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 34m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (IL 171 / 1st Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 13.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Summit, IL to Lockport, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Southwest Suburbs along the way.
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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