Origin
Yorkville, IL
Evening in Yorkville on Thursday
Local time
8:19 PM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Yorkville, IL to Lockport, IL
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
40m
Distance
22.3 mi
36 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 47m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Yorkville, IL
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Lockport, IL
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Trip Overview
This short 22.3-mile drive from Yorkville, IL to Lockport, IL will take you about 40 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. With no highway driving, you'll navigate local roads like East Schoolhouse Road and West Lockport Road. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $3, reflecting its brief distance. This route stays within the Midwest region, offering a straightforward connection between two Illinois communities. It's a simple, manageable drive suited for a quick excursion.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 40m. Total distance: 22.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for the entire 22.3 miles, as this route has a 0% highway share. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 7.5 miles along East Schoolhouse Road. This means you'll be frequently adjusting your speed and making turns rather than settling into a consistent pace on a major highway. The character of the drive is predominantly that of navigating through local communities and their connecting roadways.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Schoolhouse Road is the longest continuous segment at about 7.5 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
719 ft
595 ft
Total Climb
181 ft
Total Descent
186 ft
Highest Point
719 ft
~3.2 mi in
Elevation Range
124 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South Bridge Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Yorkville, IL to Lockport, IL is easy. At 40m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South Bridge Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.4 miles (East Schoolhouse Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 17.9 miles (CH 88 / Weber Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
3 of 3 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
South Bridge Street
Depart onto South Bridge Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
East Schoolhouse Road
Turn left onto East Schoolhouse Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
17.9 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
CH 88 / Weber Road
Turn right onto CH 88 / Weber Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Schoolhouse Road | 7.5 mi | 11m |
| West Lockport Road | 4.9 mi | 7m |
| Renwick Road | 2.5 mi | 6m |
| Airport Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| West Lockport Street | 1.5 mi | 4m |
| Lockport Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Weber Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| West 9th Street | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
East Schoolhouse Road
— 7.5 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yorkville, IL and Lockport, IL.
1
Start on South Bridge Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South Bridge Street
Use the left lane.
2
Turn left onto East Schoolhouse Road
7.5 mi
·
11 min
·
East Schoolhouse Road
Use the left lane.
3
Continue on West Lockport Road
4.9 mi
·
7 min
·
West Lockport Road
4
Continue on West Lockport Street
1.5 mi
·
4 min
·
West Lockport Street
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on Lockport Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Lockport Road
6
Continue on Lockport Street
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
Lockport Street
7
Continue on Airport Road
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Airport Road
8
Turn right onto CH 88
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Weber Road
9
Turn left onto Renwick Road
2.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Renwick Road
10
Continue on IL 7
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West 9th Street
Use the left lane.
11
Arrive at destination
IL 7
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.49 one way
$6.97 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.83 | $7.66 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.29 | $8.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.92 | $9.85 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.34 | $1.07 |
| Efficient EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.95 | $0.89 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.12 | $1.43 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Evening in Lockport on Thursday
Local time
8:19 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
16 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
40m 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 Yorkville, IL to Lockport, IL covers 22.3 miles and takes about 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Schoolhouse Road, West Lockport Road, Renwick Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.2 miles from Yorkville, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.49 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.
The drive from Yorkville, IL to Lockport, IL is easy. At 40m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South Bridge Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.4 miles (East Schoolhouse Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 17.9 miles (CH 88 / Weber Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Yorkville, IL to Lockport, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 595 ft to 719 ft elevation with about 181 ft of total climbing.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Pullman National Historical Park.
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