Elgin, Illinois to Lockport, Illinois: Road Trip Guide & Distance

33 miles 53.1 km · straight line
42.9 miles estimated 69 km · driving distance
52min estimated drive time
$4 - $5 estimated fuel cost
~34min flight time · usually no direct flights
160° SSE bearing direction

How far is Elgin, Illinois from Lockport, Illinois?

The distance from Elgin, Illinois to Lockport, Illinois is 33 miles (53.1 km) as the crow flies. Lockport, Illinois is located SSE of Elgin, Illinois. By car, the driving distance is approximately 42.9 miles, taking about 52min. A direct flight would take roughly 34min. Both are located in United States.

This is a very short trip, perfect for a quick morning drive or an easy commute. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Elgin, Illinois and Lockport, Illinois. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Elgin, Illinois to Lockport, Illinois

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 52min $4 - $5 Flexible stops

Suggested Stops Between Elgin, Illinois & Lockport, Illinois

Quick Facts

Elgin, Illinois
42.04°N, 88.28°W
America/Chicago
227m elevation
Lockport, Illinois
41.59°N, 88.06°W
America/Chicago
181m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 11 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 3 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 754.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients