Origin
West Elsdon, IL
Late night in West Elsdon on Friday
Local time
2:29 AM
CDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Elsdon, IL to Lockport, IL
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
43m
Distance
29.1 mi
47 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 51m
8 PM
0h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
West Elsdon, IL
Moses Polonio
Lockport, IL
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Trip Overview
This 29.1-mile drive from West Elsdon, IL, to Lockport, IL, is a quick trip that can easily be completed in about 43 minutes, making it perfect for a single day trip. The route primarily utilizes the Adlai Stevenson Expressway and Veterans Memorial Tollway, with some travel on West 55th Street, offering a mixed driving experience. With an estimated fuel cost of around $5, this journey is budget-friendly. You'll remain within the Midwest region throughout this short, practical excursion. It's a straightforward drive that doesn't require an overnight stay, allowing for maximum flexibility in your schedule.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 29.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (41%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a mixed drive on this route, with 41% of the journey on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 11.8 miles on the Adlai Stevenson Expressway. This section likely offers a faster pace, typical of expressway driving. As you transition to other roads like the Veterans Memorial Tollway and West 55th Street, the character of the drive may shift, potentially involving more varied traffic patterns or slightly slower speeds. The overall feel is one of efficient travel between two points, prioritizing getting you to your destination.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 16 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 0.1 miles in near West 54th Street.
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 12 decision points packed into just 29.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 43m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (West 54th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (South Pulaski Road): Navigation decision point; at 18 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
West 54th Street
Turn right onto West 54th Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
South Pulaski Road
Turn right onto South Pulaski Road
Navigation decision point
8
18 mi into trip
|
~27m 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
18.3 mi into trip
|
~28m 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
26 mi into trip
|
~37m 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 West Elsdon, IL to Lockport, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Southwest Suburbs along the way.
Southwest Suburbs
18 mi in
|
~27m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Adlai Stevenson Expressway | 11.8 mi | 16m |
| Veterans Memorial Tollway | 6.5 mi | 7m |
| West 55th Street | 3 mi | 5m |
| East 9th Street | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| South Archer Avenue | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| West 159th Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| 1st Avenue | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| South Pulaski Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
— 11.8 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Elsdon, IL and Lockport, IL.
1
Start on South Komensky Avenue
407 ft
·
20 sec
·
South Komensky Avenue
2
Turn right onto West 54th Street
334 ft
·
16 sec
·
West 54th Street
3
Turn right onto South Pulaski Road
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
South Pulaski Road
4
Turn right onto West 55th Street
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
West 55th Street
5
Turn left onto South Archer Avenue
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
South Archer Avenue
6
Continue on IL 171
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
1st Avenue
Use the left lane.
7
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
Toward I 55 South: Saint Louis
Use the right lane.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
Toward IL 171 South: 1st Avenue
9
Merge onto I 55
12 mi
·
16 min
·
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
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.
11
Keep slight left at fork
1.2 mi
·
2 min
Toward I 355 Tollway South: Southwest Suburbs
Use the slight left lane.
12
Merge onto I 355
6.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Veterans Memorial Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Exit 4
Toward IL 7: 159th Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Turn right onto IL 7
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West 159th Street
Use the right lane.
15
Continue on IL 7
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
East 9th Street
16
Arrive at destination
IL 7
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.55 one way
$9.10 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.00 | $9.99 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.60 | $11.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.42 | $12.85 |
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
$5
Tolls
$0
Total
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.06 | $1.40 |
| Efficient EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.55 | $1.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.07 | $1.86 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Late night in Lockport on Friday
Local time
2:29 AM
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
4 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
43m 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 West Elsdon, IL to Lockport, IL covers 29.1 miles and takes about 43m 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, West 55th Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.6 miles from West Elsdon, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.55 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 12 decision points packed into just 29.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 43m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (West 54th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (South Pulaski Road): Navigation decision point; at 18 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from West Elsdon, IL to Lockport, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Southwest Suburbs along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Pullman National Historical Park.
Data sources
The figures on this page are computed from open government and mapping datasets, not crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. National park proximity is from the NPS API. Full methodology, refresh cadence, and limitations are documented on the methodology page.
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