How far is Lockport, IL from Round Lake Beach, IL?

The driving distance from Lockport, IL to Round Lake Beach, IL is about 66.5 miles (107.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 54.1 miles (87 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 57m 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
66.57 mi
01h 28m
Flight
54.07 mi
87.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
54.07 mi
Kilometers
87.02 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
66.57 mi
Kilometers
107.14 km
Drive Time
01h 28m

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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 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Round Lake Beach
Thu, Oct 15, 2:55 PM CDT
Return by in Lockport
Thu, Oct 15, 4:24 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lockport
2026-10-15T13:26
Arrive Round Lake Beach
Thu, Oct 15, 2:55 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:32 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
33.2 mi
00h 44m
To Round Lake Beach
33.3 mi
00h 44m

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

Rain Showers

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 Round Lake Beach.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lockport and Round Lake Beach.

  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

    14.3 mi · 19 min · North Rand Road

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    1 km · 48 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West Belvidere Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · West Belvidere Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South Cedar Lake Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · South Cedar Lake Road

  12. 12

    Continue on North Cedar Lake Road

    151 m · 10 sec · North Cedar Lake Road

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto Nippersink Avenue

    696 ft · 23 sec · Nippersink Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North Cedar Lake Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · North Cedar Lake Road

  15. 15

    Turn left

    43 m · 10 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
2 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Tollway
41.5 mi · 62%
North Rand Road
14.9 mi · 22%
West Belvidere Road
3.63 mi · 5%
West 9th Street
1.93 mi · 3%
North Cedar Lake Road
1.49 mi · 2%
South Cedar Lake Road
0.87 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 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.4 mi
54.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Itasca
00h 44m from Lockport
Leave By
3:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lockport and Rain Showers near Round Lake Beach.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lockport to Round Lake Beach?

The road trip is about 66.5 miles (107.1 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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 33.2 miles from Lockport and 33.3 miles from Round Lake Beach.

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

The direct path is about 54.1 miles (87 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 3:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.96 one way or $21.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Round Lake Beach. Straight-line distance: 54.07 mi (87.02 km).

Lockport

#1 Lockport

The most populous city in Will County, Illinois.

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

#2 Round Lake Beach

City in Illinois, United States of America

Population26,919
Coordinates42.3716900, -88.0900800
Altitude233
CountryUnited States
Start: Lockport (-88.05784, 41.58948)
End: Round Lake Beach (-88.09008, 42.37169)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 107 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.35 gal
8.89 L · about $10.96
Round trip
$21.93
4.7 gal · 17.78 L
Estimated CO2
20.9 kg one way
Round trip: 41.8 kg / 92 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $10.96 $21.93
Mid-grade $5.29 $12.44 $24.87
Premium $5.84 $13.72 $27.43
Diesel $6.57 $15.44 $30.88

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 Round Lake Beach. The current time is 13:26:40.

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.