How far is Lockport, IL from Libertyville, IL?
The driving distance from Lockport, IL to Libertyville, IL is about 56 miles (90.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 48.2 miles (77.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 37m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 18m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lockport and Libertyville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lockport and Libertyville.
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Start on West 9th Street
1.9 mi · 4 min · West 9th Street
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Continue on West 159th Street
1.4 km · 2 min · West 159th Street
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Turn left onto I 355 North: West Suburbs
2577 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway
27 mi · 33 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway
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Merge slight left
5.6 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left
6.9 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 53, IL 68: Dundee Road
1797 ft · 44 sec
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Turn right onto West Dundee Road
1.5 km · 2 min · West Dundee Road
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Turn left onto North Arlington Heights Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · North Arlington Heights Road
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Turn left onto McHenry Road
1428 ft · 31 sec · McHenry Road
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Continue on State Highway 83
2.3 mi · 4 min · State Highway 83
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Continue on Mundelein Road
2773 ft · 47 sec · Mundelein Road
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Continue on IL RT 83
1.1 km · 1 min · IL RT 83
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Continue on IL Rt 83
1890 ft · 32 sec · IL Rt 83
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Continue on Mundelein Road
1854 ft · 33 sec · Mundelein Road
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Continue on South Lake Street
1188 ft · 20 sec · South Lake Street
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Turn straight
71 m · 11 sec
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Turn straight onto Townline Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Townline Road
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Turn left onto South Butterfield Road
2.9 mi · 6 min · South Butterfield Road
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Turn right onto West Park Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Park Avenue
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Turn left
13 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lockport and Libertyville.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
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.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lockport and Rain Showers near Libertyville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lockport to Libertyville?
The road trip is about 56 miles (90.1 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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 28 miles from Lockport and 28 miles from Libertyville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 48.2 miles (77.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 3:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.24 one way or $18.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Lockport and Rain Showers near Libertyville.
Stop Ideas Near Glendale Heights
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Glendale Heights.
Naperville
La Grange Road
Summit
Glenview station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lockport and Libertyville. Straight-line distance: 48.22 mi (77.61 km).
#1 Lockport
The most populous city in Will County, Illinois.
| Population | 59,877 |
| Coordinates | 41.5894800, -88.0578400 |
| Altitude | 181 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Libertyville
Village in Lake County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 20,155 |
| Coordinates | 42.2830800, -87.9531300 |
| Altitude | 213 |
| Country | United States |
End: Libertyville (-87.95313, 42.28308)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 90 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 41m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.67 | $9.24 | $18.47 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $10.48 | $20.96 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $11.56 | $23.11 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $13.01 | $26.02 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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