Driving from Chicago to Lakewood
Lakewood lies 1,484 km (922 mi) west of Chicago, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 20 h 7 min without stops, over roughly 1,811 km (1,125 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Chicago | Lakewood | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 2.7 million | 152,597 |
| Elevation | 180 m (591 ft) | 1,682 m (5,518 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-6 (America/Denver) |
Clocks in Lakewood are 1 h behind Chicago right now, so a 20 h 7 min journey lands only 19 h 7 min later by the destination clock.
Where to book car hire from Chicago to Lakewood
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Staying in Lakewood
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Common questions
How far is Lakewood from Chicago?
1,484 km (922 mi) in a straight line, west of Chicago; by road roughly 1,811 km (1,125 mi).
How long does it take to get from Chicago to Lakewood by car?
About 20 h 7 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Chicago and Lakewood?
Lakewood is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Denver against America/Chicago).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.