How far is Mundelein, IL from Lockport, IL?

The driving distance from Mundelein, IL to Lockport, IL is about 52.9 miles (85.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46.6 miles (75 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 04m 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
52.9 mi
01h 02m
Flight
46.62 mi
75.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.62 mi
Kilometers
75.03 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.9 mi
Kilometers
85.13 km
Drive Time
01h 02m

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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 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lockport
Thu, Oct 15, 3:23 PM CDT
Return by in Mundelein
Thu, Oct 15, 4:26 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mundelein
2026-10-15T14:21
Arrive Lockport
Thu, Oct 15, 3:23 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:26 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mundelein
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
Glendale Heights
IL

Town

From Mundelein
27.1 mi
00h 31m
To Lockport
25.8 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
64°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 Mundelein and Lockport.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mundelein and Lockport.

  1. 1

    Start on South Lake Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · South Lake Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Mundelein Road

    1854 ft · 31 sec · Mundelein Road

  3. 3

    Continue on IL Rt 83

    1890 ft · 32 sec · IL Rt 83

  4. 4

    Continue on IL RT 83

    1.2 mi · 2 min · IL RT 83

  5. 5

    Continue on State Highway 83

    2.3 mi · 4 min · State Highway 83

  6. 6

    Continue on McHenry Road

    1486 ft · 30 sec · McHenry Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Arlington Heights Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Arlington Heights Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Lake Cook Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Lake Cook Road

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    6.9 mi · 9 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 290 East: Chicago, Biesterfield Road

    7 mi · 9 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 355 South Tollway: Joliet

    27.6 mi · 33 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 7: 159th Street

    2113 ft · 52 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West 159th Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · West 159th Street

  14. 14

    Continue on East 9th Street

    1.9 mi · 4 min · East 9th Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 9th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 355 South Tollway
27.6 mi · 52%
Lake Cook Road
8.54 mi · 16%
I 290 East
7 mi · 13%
State Highway 83
2.32 mi · 4%
South Lake Street
2.06 mi · 4%
East 9th Street
1.93 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 355 South Tollway

Keep slight left to continue on I 355 South Tollway: Joliet

27.6 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 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.3 mi
46.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Glendale Heights
00h 31m from Mundelein
Leave By
4:26 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Mundelein and Showers And Thunderstorms near Lockport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mundelein to Lockport?

The road trip is about 52.9 miles (85.1 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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 27.1 miles from Mundelein and 25.8 miles from Lockport.

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

The direct path is about 46.6 miles (75 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.3 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 4:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.72 one way or $17.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Mundelein and Showers And Thunderstorms near Lockport.

Stop Ideas Near Glendale Heights

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

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

RAIL

Naperville

16 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

La Grange Road

20 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

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

Glenview station

28 mi away
1116 Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mundelein and Lockport. Straight-line distance: 46.62 mi (75.03 km).

Mundelein

#1 Mundelein

Village in Lake County, Illinois, United States

Population30,945
Coordinates42.2630800, -88.0039700
Altitude224
CountryUnited States
Lockport

#2 Lockport

The most populous city in Will County, Illinois.

Population59,877
Coordinates41.5894800, -88.0578400
Altitude181
CountryUnited States
Start: South Lake Street (-88.003999, 42.26308)
End: West 9th Street (-88.057844, 41.589471)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 85 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.87 gal
7.07 L · about $8.72
Round trip
$17.45
3.74 gal · 14.14 L
Estimated CO2
16.6 kg one way
Round trip: 33.2 kg / 73 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $8.72 $17.45
Mid-grade $5.29 $9.90 $19.79
Premium $5.84 $10.92 $21.83
Diesel $6.57 $12.29 $24.58

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 Mundelein and Lockport. The current time is 14:21:39.

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.