How far is Lockport, IL from Round Lake, IL?
The driving distance from Lockport, IL to Round Lake, IL is about 65.2 miles (104.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 52.8 miles (85 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 52m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lockport and Round Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lockport and Round Lake.
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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
8.9 mi · 12 min
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Continue on Lake Cook Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Lake Cook Road
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Continue on North Rand Road
14.3 mi · 19 min · North Rand Road
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Continue straight
1 km · 48 sec
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Turn right onto West Belvidere Road
3.6 mi · 6 min · West Belvidere Road
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Turn left onto South Cedar Lake Road
1.4 km · 2 min · South Cedar Lake Road
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Continue on North Cedar Lake Road
151 m · 10 sec · North Cedar Lake Road
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Turn slight right onto Nippersink Avenue
696 ft · 23 sec · Nippersink Avenue
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Turn left onto North Cedar Lake Road
72 m · 7 sec · North Cedar Lake Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Cedar Lake Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lockport and Round Lake.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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 Round Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lockport to Round Lake?
The road trip is about 65.2 miles (104.9 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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 32.6 miles from Lockport and 32.6 miles from Round Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 52.8 miles (85 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.4 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 3:38 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.73 one way or $21.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Lockport and Rain Showers near Round Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Itasca
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 Itasca.
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La Grange Road
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lockport and Round Lake. Straight-line distance: 52.81 mi (84.99 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 Round Lake
City in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 17,982 |
| Coordinates | 42.3533600, -88.0934100 |
| Altitude | 243 |
| Country | United States |
End: Round Lake (-88.09341, 42.35336)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 105 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 48m |
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 | $10.73 | $21.46 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $12.17 | $24.34 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $13.43 | $26.85 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $15.11 | $30.23 |
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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