New Lenox to Ottawa, Illinois: Road Trip Guide & Distance

46.9 miles 75.4 km · straight line
60.9 miles estimated 98 km · driving distance
1h 14min estimated drive time
$6 - $7 estimated fuel cost
~36min flight time · usually no direct flights
256° WSW bearing direction

How far is New Lenox from Ottawa, Illinois?

The distance from New Lenox to Ottawa, Illinois is 46.9 miles (75.4 km) as the crow flies. Ottawa, Illinois is located WSW of New Lenox. By car, the driving distance is approximately 60.9 miles, taking about 1h 14min. A direct flight would take roughly 36min. Both are located in United States.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. 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 New Lenox and Ottawa, 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 New Lenox to Ottawa, Illinois

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 14min $6 - $7 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 29min $5–$9* Budget

Suggested Stops Between New Lenox & Ottawa, Illinois

Quick Facts

New Lenox
41.51°N, 87.97°W
America/Chicago
204m elevation
Ottawa, Illinois
41.35°N, 88.84°W
America/Chicago
147m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 16 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 4 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 531.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients