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

The driving distance from Lockport, IL to Lake Zurich, IL is about 49.7 miles (80 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42 miles (67.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
49.7 mi
01h 05m
Flight
42.01 mi
67.61 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Lockport.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.01 mi
Kilometers
67.61 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
49.7 mi
Kilometers
79.99 km
Drive Time
01h 05m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

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

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lake Zurich
Thu, Oct 15, 8:50 PM CDT
Return by in Lockport
Thu, Oct 15, 9:56 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lockport
2026-10-15T19:45
Arrive Lake Zurich
Thu, Oct 15, 8:50 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:18 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
Lombard
IL

Village in Illinois

From Lockport
24.9 mi
00h 32m
To Lake Zurich
24.9 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph SE
Destination
62°F
Today

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left

    8.9 mi · 12 min

  7. 7

    Continue on Lake Cook Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Lake Cook Road

  8. 8

    Continue on North Rand Road

    2.7 mi · 3 min · North Rand Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto South Old Rand Road

    1.5 mi · 4 min · South Old Rand Road

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Old Rand Road

Car Route Details

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

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
10 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
2 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Tollway
41.5 mi · 83%
North Rand Road
2.72 mi · 5%
West 9th Street
1.93 mi · 4%
South Old Rand Road
1.5 mi · 3%
West 159th Street
0.85 mi · 2%
Lake Cook Road
0.73 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 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.7 mi
42 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lombard
00h 32m from Lockport
Leave By
4:18 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lockport and Rain Showers near Lake Zurich.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 49.7 miles (80 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?

Lombard is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.9 miles from Lockport and 24.9 miles from Lake Zurich.

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

The direct path is about 42 miles (67.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 4:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.16 one way or $16.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lombard

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

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

RAIL

La Grange Road

13 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Naperville

16 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

Summit

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

Glenview station

27 mi away
1116 Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lockport and Lake Zurich. Straight-line distance: 42.01 mi (67.61 km).

Lockport

#1 Lockport

The most populous city in Will County, Illinois.

Population59,877
Coordinates41.5894800, -88.0578400
Altitude181
CountryUnited States
Lake Zurich

#2 Lake Zurich

Village in Lake County, Illinois, United States

Population19,760
Coordinates42.1969700, -88.0934100
Altitude267
CountryUnited States
Start: Lockport (-88.05784, 41.58948)
End: Lake Zurich (-88.09341, 42.19697)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 80 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.75 gal
6.64 L · about $8.16
Round trip
$16.33
3.5 gal · 13.28 L
Estimated CO2
15.6 kg one way
Round trip: 31.1 kg / 69 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $8.16 $16.33
Mid-grade $5.29 $9.26 $18.52
Premium $5.84 $10.21 $20.43
Diesel $6.57 $11.50 $23.00

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 Zurich. The current time is 19:45:06.

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.