How far is Lockport, IL from Algonquin, IL?

The driving distance from Lockport, IL to Algonquin, IL is about 53.4 miles (85.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.6 miles (67 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 30m 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
53.4 mi
01h 15m
Flight
41.62 mi
66.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.62 mi
Kilometers
66.98 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.4 mi
Kilometers
85.94 km
Drive Time
01h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Algonquin
Thu, Oct 15, 3:31 PM CDT
Return by in Lockport
Thu, Oct 15, 4:47 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lockport
2026-10-15T14:16
Arrive Algonquin
Thu, Oct 15, 3:31 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 15m
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 Lockport
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
Glendale Heights
IL

Town

From Lockport
26.7 mi
00h 37m
To Algonquin
26.7 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
61°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West 9th Street

    1.9 mi · 4 min · West 9th Street

  2. 2

    Continue on West 159th Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · West 159th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto I 355 North: West Suburbs

    2577 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway

    27 mi · 33 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    5.6 mi · 7 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on IL 53 North: Rockford, Chicago

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 62: Algonquin Road

    1355 ft · 33 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto West Algonquin Road

    8.7 mi · 15 min · West Algonquin Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Dundee Road

    1457 ft · 28 sec · Dundee Road

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Algonquin Road

    6.9 mi · 11 min · Algonquin Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    804 ft · 32 sec · South Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Washington Street

    24 m · 3 sec · Washington Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Washington Street

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Tollway
32.6 mi · 61%
West Algonquin Road
8.73 mi · 16%
Algonquin Road
6.85 mi · 13%
West 9th Street
1.93 mi · 4%
IL 53 North
1.24 mi · 2%
West 159th Street
0.85 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Tollway

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway

27 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 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.8 mi
41.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Glendale Heights
00h 37m from Lockport
Leave By
4:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lockport and Showers And Thunderstorms near Algonquin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lockport to Algonquin?

The road trip is about 53.4 miles (85.9 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?

Glendale Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.7 miles from Lockport and 26.7 miles from Algonquin.

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

The direct path is about 41.6 miles (67 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 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 $8.77 one way or $17.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Glendale Heights

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Glendale Heights, 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 Glendale Heights.

RAIL

Naperville

16 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

La Grange Road

20 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

25 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.
RAIL

Glenview station

28 mi away
1116 Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lockport and Algonquin. Straight-line distance: 41.62 mi (66.98 km).

Lockport

#1 Lockport

The most populous city in Will County, Illinois.

Population59,877
Coordinates41.5894800, -88.0578400
Altitude181
CountryUnited States
Algonquin

#2 Algonquin

Village in Illinois

Population30,730
Coordinates42.1655800, -88.2942500
Altitude226
CountryUnited States
Start: Lockport (-88.05784, 41.58948)
End: Algonquin (-88.29425, 42.16558)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 86 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.88 gal
7.13 L · about $8.77
Round trip
$17.54
3.76 gal · 14.26 L
Estimated CO2
16.7 kg one way
Round trip: 33.4 kg / 74 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $8.77 $17.54
Mid-grade $5.29 $9.95 $19.90
Premium $5.84 $10.97 $21.95
Diesel $6.57 $12.35 $24.71

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 Lockport and Algonquin. The current time is 14:16:31.

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.