How far is Fox Lake, IL from Lockport, IL?

The driving distance from Fox Lake, IL to Lockport, IL is about 64.4 miles (103.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 56.2 miles (90.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
64.46 mi
01h 14m
Flight
56.15 mi
90.36 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
56.15 mi
Kilometers
90.36 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
64.46 mi
Kilometers
103.74 km
Drive Time
01h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lockport
Thu, Oct 15, 8:48 PM CDT
Return by in Fox Lake
Thu, Oct 15, 10:03 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fox Lake
2026-10-15T19:33
Arrive Lockport
Thu, Oct 15, 8:48 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fox Lake
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Itasca
IL

Village in Illinois, U.

From Fox Lake
32.5 mi
00h 37m
To Lockport
31.9 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60ยฐF
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ESE
Destination
66ยฐF
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Fox Lake and Lockport.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fox Lake and Lockport.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    20 m ยท 6 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    18 m ยท 9 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left

    4.1 mi ยท 5 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi ยท 1 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    1576 ft ยท 26 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    575 ft ยท 7 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    1.7 mi ยท 2 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi ยท 1 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    14.3 mi ยท 21 min

  10. 10

    Take the ramp right toward IL 53 South

    1668 ft ยท 41 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    4.4 mi ยท 6 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 290 East: Chicago, Biesterfield Road

    7 mi ยท 9 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 355 South Tollway: Joliet

    27.6 mi ยท 33 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 7: 159th Street

    2113 ft ยท 52 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West 159th Street

    1.2 km ยท 1 min ยท West 159th Street

  16. 16

    Continue on East 9th Street

    1.9 mi ยท 4 min ยท East 9th Street

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    Arrive at your destination

    0 m ยท 1 sec ยท West 9th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fox Lake and Lockport.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
17 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 355 South Tollway
27.6 mi ยท 43%
I 290 East
7 mi ยท 11%
IL 53 South
4.67 mi ยท 7%
East 9th Street
1.93 mi ยท 3%
West 159th Street
0.74 mi ยท 1%
IL 7
0.4 mi ยท 1%
Longest Stretch

I 355 South Tollway

Keep slight left to continue on I 355 South Tollway: Joliet

27.6 mi ยท 00h 33m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.2 mi
56.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Itasca
00h 37m from Fox Lake
Leave By
4:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fox Lake and Showers And Thunderstorms near Lockport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fox Lake to Lockport?

The road trip is about 64.4 miles (103.7 km) and usually takes 01h 14m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Itasca is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.5 miles from Fox Lake and 31.9 miles from Lockport.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 56.2 miles (90.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.59 one way or $21.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Fox Lake and Showers And Thunderstorms near Lockport.

Stop Ideas Near Itasca

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Itasca, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Itasca.

RAIL

Glenview station

20 mi away
1116 Depot St.
RAIL

La Grange Road

21 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Naperville

25 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

Summit

26 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fox Lake and Lockport. Straight-line distance: 56.15 mi (90.36 km).

Fox Lake

#1 Fox Lake

City in Illinois, United States of America

Population10,411
Coordinates42.3966900, -88.1837000
Altitude228
CountryUnited States
Lockport

#2 Lockport

The most populous city in Will County, Illinois.

Population59,877
Coordinates41.5894800, -88.0578400
Altitude181
CountryUnited States
Start: (-88.183676, 42.396616)
End: West 9th Street (-88.057844, 41.589471)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 104 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.27 gal
8.61 L ยท about $10.59
Round trip
$21.18
4.54 gal ยท 17.22 L
Estimated CO2
20.2 kg one way
Round trip: 40.3 kg / 89 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $10.59 $21.18
Mid-grade $5.29 $12.01 $24.03
Premium $5.84 $13.25 $26.50
Diesel $6.57 $14.92 $29.83

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Illinois ยท Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Fox Lake and Lockport. The current time is 19:33:56.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.