How far is North Chicago, IL from Lockport, IL?
The driving distance from North Chicago, IL to Lockport, IL is about 63.4 miles (102 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 52.1 miles (83.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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 10m.
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.
City in Cook County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Showers
Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Chicago and Lockport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Chicago and Lockport.
-
1
Start on Fellows Place
667 ft · 32 sec · Fellows Place
-
2
Turn right onto 18th Street
47 m · 10 sec · 18th Street
-
3
Turn right onto Sheridan Road
2930 ft · 40 sec · Sheridan Road
-
4
Continue on Bobby E. Thompson Expressway
1.4 km · 1 min · Bobby E. Thompson Expressway
-
5
Turn right onto Buckley Road
3 mi · 5 min · Buckley Road
-
6
Take the ramp slight left toward I 94 Toll East: Chicago
1998 ft · 52 sec
-
7
Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
11 mi · 13 min · Tri-State Tollway
-
8
Keep slight right to continue on Tri-State Tollway
20.1 mi · 25 min · Tri-State Tollway
-
9
Take the exit slight right toward I 88 West, I 294 South: Aurora, Indiana
1.5 km · 2 min · Tri-State Tollway
-
10
Keep slight right to continue on Tri-State Tollway
1251 ft · 31 sec · Tri-State Tollway
-
11
Continue on Tri-State Tollway
1937 ft · 47 sec · Tri-State Tollway
-
12
Keep slight right to continue on I 88 West Toll: Aurora
2633 ft · 50 sec
-
13
Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
1.2 km · 60 sec · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
-
14
Keep slight right to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
5.8 mi · 7 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
-
15
Take the exit slight right toward I 355 South: Joliet
1.2 km · 56 sec
-
16
Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway
16 mi · 19 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway
-
17
Take the exit slight right toward IL 7: 159th Street
2113 ft · 52 sec
-
18
Turn right onto West 159th Street
1.2 km · 1 min · West 159th Street
-
19
Continue on East 9th Street
1.9 mi · 4 min · East 9th Street
-
20
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 9th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North Chicago and Lockport.
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.
Tri-State Tollway
Keep slight right to continue on Tri-State Tollway
20.1 mi · 00h 25m
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.
Rain Showers leaving North Chicago 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 North Chicago to Lockport?
The road trip is about 63.4 miles (102 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?
Northlake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.2 miles from North Chicago and 31.1 miles from Lockport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 52.1 miles (83.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.3 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 4:10 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.40 one way or $20.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around North Chicago and Showers And Thunderstorms near Lockport.
Stop Ideas Near Northlake
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 Northlake.
La Grange Road
Summit
Glenview station
Chicago Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Chicago and Lockport. Straight-line distance: 52.06 mi (83.79 km).
#1 North Chicago
City and suburb of Chicago, Illinois, USA
| Population | 29,639 |
| Coordinates | 42.3255800, -87.8411800 |
| Altitude | 201 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lockport
The most populous city in Will County, Illinois.
| Population | 59,877 |
| Coordinates | 41.5894800, -88.0578400 |
| Altitude | 181 |
| Country | United States |
End: West 9th Street (-88.057844, 41.589471)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 102 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 47m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.67 | $10.40 | $20.81 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $11.80 | $23.60 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $13.02 | $26.03 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $14.65 | $29.31 |
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