How far is Lockport, IL from Lake in the Hills, IL?

The driving distance from Lockport, IL to Lake in the Hills, IL is about 60 miles (96.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43.2 miles (69.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 39m 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
59.95 mi
01h 19m
Flight
43.25 mi
69.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.25 mi
Kilometers
69.61 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
59.95 mi
Kilometers
96.48 km
Drive Time
01h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lake in the Hills
Thu, Oct 15, 2:52 PM CDT
Return by in Lockport
Thu, Oct 15, 4:11 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lockport
2026-10-15T13:32
Arrive Lake in the Hills
Thu, Oct 15, 2:52 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:50 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
Itasca
IL

Village in Illinois, U.

From Lockport
30 mi
00h 39m
To Lake in the Hills
30 mi
00h 39m

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
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lockport and Lake in the Hills.

  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

    4.6 mi · 6 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 72, IL 58: Higgins Road, Woodfield Road, Golf Road

    1888 ft · 48 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto East Higgins Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · East Higgins Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto North Meacham Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · North Meacham Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto I 90 Toll West: Rockford

    2759 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

    14.3 mi · 15 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Randall Road

    1726 ft · 42 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Crystal Lake, Gilberts, Airport

    78 m · 6 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Randall Road

    6.5 mi · 11 min · Randall Road

  14. 14

    Continue on North Randall Road

    2234 ft · 45 sec · North Randall Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West Acorn Lane

    1346 ft · 1 min · West Acorn Lane

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Acorn Lane

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Tollway
31.6 mi · 53%
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
14.3 mi · 24%
Randall Road
6.8 mi · 11%
West 9th Street
1.93 mi · 3%
North Meacham Road
1.44 mi · 2%
West 159th Street
0.85 mi · 1%
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 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.8 mi
43.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Itasca
00h 39m from Lockport
Leave By
3:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lockport and Showers And Thunderstorms near Lake in the Hills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lockport to Lake in the Hills?

The road trip is about 60 miles (96.5 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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 miles from Lockport and 30 miles from Lake in the Hills.

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

The direct path is about 43.2 miles (69.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.8 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 3:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.89 one way or $19.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Lockport and Showers And Thunderstorms near Lake in the Hills.

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 Lockport and Lake in the Hills. Straight-line distance: 43.25 mi (69.61 km).

Lockport

#1 Lockport

The most populous city in Will County, Illinois.

Population59,877
Coordinates41.5894800, -88.0578400
Altitude181
CountryUnited States
Lake in the Hills

#2 Lake in the Hills

Village in Illinois

Population28,345
Coordinates42.1816900, -88.3303600
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
Start: Lockport (-88.05784, 41.58948)
End: Lake in the Hills (-88.33036, 42.18169)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 96 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.12 gal
8.01 L · about $9.89
Round trip
$19.78
4.24 gal · 16.02 L
Estimated CO2
18.8 kg one way
Round trip: 37.7 kg / 83 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $9.89 $19.78
Mid-grade $5.29 $11.22 $22.44
Premium $5.84 $12.37 $24.75
Diesel $6.57 $13.93 $27.86

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 Lake in the Hills. The current time is 13:32:30.

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.