How far is Huntley, IL from Lockport, IL?

The driving distance from Huntley, IL to Lockport, IL is about 60.8 miles (97.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44.3 miles (71.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 07m 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
60.76 mi
01h 03m
Flight
44.29 mi
71.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.29 mi
Kilometers
71.27 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
60.76 mi
Kilometers
97.79 km
Drive Time
01h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lockport
Thu, Oct 15, 7:37 PM CDT
Return by in Huntley
Thu, Oct 15, 8:41 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Huntley
2026-10-15T18:33
Arrive Lockport
Thu, Oct 15, 7:37 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:22 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Huntley
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 Huntley
30.9 mi
00h 31m
To Lockport
29.8 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Today

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ESE
Destination
66°F
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 Huntley and Lockport.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Huntley and Lockport.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    26 m · 4 sec

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    3.3 mi · 6 min

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 90 Toll East: Chicago

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

    19.9 mi · 21 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 290, IL 53: Chicago, West Suburbs

    2618 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 290 East, IL 53 South: Chicago, West Suburbs

    1686 ft · 41 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on I 290 East, IL 53 South: Chicago, West Suburbs

    1362 ft · 33 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    5.7 mi · 7 min

  9. 9

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

    27.6 mi · 33 min

  10. 10

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

    2113 ft · 52 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West 159th Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · West 159th Street

  12. 12

    Continue on East 9th Street

    1.9 mi · 4 min · East 9th Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 9th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
13 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 355 South Tollway
27.6 mi · 45%
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
19.9 mi · 33%
I 290 East
6.25 mi · 10%
East 9th Street
1.93 mi · 3%
I 90 Toll East
1.3 mi · 2%
West 159th Street
0.74 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 355 South Tollway

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

27.6 mi · 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 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.5 mi
44.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Itasca
00h 31m from Huntley
Leave By
4:22 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Huntley 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 Huntley to Lockport?

The road trip is about 60.8 miles (97.8 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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 30.9 miles from Huntley and 29.8 miles from Lockport.

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

The direct path is about 44.3 miles (71.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.5 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 4:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.03 one way or $20.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Huntley 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 Huntley and Lockport. Straight-line distance: 44.29 mi (71.27 km).

Huntley

#1 Huntley

Village in McHenry and Kane counties, Illinois, United States

Population27,256
Coordinates42.1680800, -88.4281400
Altitude271
CountryUnited States
Lockport

#2 Lockport

The most populous city in Will County, Illinois.

Population59,877
Coordinates41.5894800, -88.0578400
Altitude181
CountryUnited States
Start: IL 47 (-88.428107, 42.168078)
End: West 9th Street (-88.057844, 41.589471)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 98 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.15 gal
8.12 L · about $10.03
Round trip
$20.06
4.3 gal · 16.24 L
Estimated CO2
19.1 kg one way
Round trip: 38.2 kg / 84 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $10.03 $20.06
Mid-grade $5.29 $11.38 $22.76
Premium $5.84 $12.55 $25.10
Diesel $6.57 $14.13 $28.26

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Huntley and Lockport. The current time is 18:33:14.

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.