Origin
West Englewood, IL
Night in West Englewood on Thursday
Local time
11:39 PM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Englewood, IL to Lockport, IL
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
47m
Distance
27.9 mi
45 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 43m
★
6 AM
0h 47m
8 AM
0h 55m
10 AM
0h 50m
12 PM
0h 49m
3 PM
0h 50m
5 PM
0h 55m
8 PM
0h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
West Englewood, IL
NIKOLAI FOMIN
Lockport, IL
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Trip Overview
The drive from West Englewood, IL to Lockport, IL covers 27.9 miles and takes about 47m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Archer Avenue, Calumet Sag Road, Southwest Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.1 miles on Archer Avenue. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.36 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 47m. Total distance: 27.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 47m drive with frequent turns across 27.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Archer Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 8.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West 64th Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 27.9 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West 64th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (South Ashland Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (West 71st Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
West 64th Street
Turn left onto West 64th Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
South Ashland Avenue
Turn right onto South Ashland Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
West 71st Street
Turn right onto West 71st Street
Navigation decision point
6
2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
South Western Avenue
Turn left onto South Western Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
18.2 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
Archer Avenue
Turn left onto Archer Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / uturn lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Archer Avenue | 8.1 mi | 13m |
| Calumet Sag Road | 6.2 mi | 9m |
| Southwest Highway | 5.7 mi | 9m |
| West Columbus Avenue | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| North State Street | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| West 93rd Street | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| West 71st Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| South Ashland Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Archer Avenue
— 8.1 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Englewood, IL and Lockport, IL.
1
Start on South Paulina Street
169 ft
·
12 sec
·
South Paulina Street
2
Turn left onto West 64th Street
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
West 64th Street
3
Turn right onto South Ashland Avenue
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
South Ashland Avenue
4
Turn right onto West 71st Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West 71st Street
5
Turn left onto South Western Avenue
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
South Western Avenue
Use the left lane.
6
Turn right onto West Columbus Avenue
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
West Columbus Avenue
7
Continue on Southwest Highway
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest Highway
8
Continue on West 93rd Street
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
West 93rd Street
Use the left lane.
9
Continue on Southwest Highway
4.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Southwest Highway
Use the left lane.
10
Turn right onto IL 83
6.2 mi
·
9 min
·
Calumet Sag Road
11
Turn left onto Archer Avenue
8.1 mi
·
13 min
·
Archer Avenue
Use the left / uturn lanes.
12
Continue on IL 171
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
North State Street
13
Turn right onto IL 7
110 ft
·
2 sec
·
West 9th Street
14
Arrive at destination
IL 7
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.36 one way
$8.72 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.79 | $9.58 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.37 | $10.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.16 | $12.32 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.8 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 | 8.4 | 0 | $2.93 | $1.34 |
| Efficient EV | 7 | 0 | $2.44 | $1.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.91 | $1.79 |
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
Night in Lockport on Thursday
Local time
11:39 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
47m 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 Englewood, IL to Lockport, IL covers 27.9 miles and takes about 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Archer Avenue, Calumet Sag Road, Southwest Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14 miles from West Englewood, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.36 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 27.9 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West 64th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (South Ashland Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (West 71st Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from West Englewood, IL to Lockport, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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