Current Date And Time In Lake Forest, United States
Sunday, 26 July 2026
19:23:39 PDT
State: Illinois
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 19,408
District: Lake County
Explore the interactive satellite map of Lake Forest, a city in Illinois, United States, located in North America. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Lake Forest — all essential for geographic navigation, logistics planning, GIS integration and location intelligence workflows. View the live satellite map to explore terrain, streets and urban structure of Lake Forest.
Professional use cases: Supply chain & logistics routing • Delivery territory mapping • Real estate site analysis • Field operations & fleet management • Market research for regional expansion into North America • GIS platform data integration • Travel planning & proximity analysis • Strategic site selection for United States operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 42.2586° N | 87.8406° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 42.2586 | -87.8406 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 42° 15' 31" N | 87° 50' 26" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 42° 15.5181' N | 87° 50.4375' W |
| City | Lake Forest |
| State | Illinois (State of Illinois) |
| Country | United States |
| Continent | North America |
| District | Lake County |
| Time Zone | -10:00 to -05:00 |
| Founded | 1861-01-01 |
| Population | 19,408 |
| Area (km²) | 44.66 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 17.24 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 434.57 /km² |
| Elevation | 210 m / 689 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 42.2586, -87.8406 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Lake Forest to each nearby city, calculated using the Haversine formula. Estimated travel time is based on a standard drive speed of 60 km/h. Use this data for delivery routing, courier zoning and last-mile logistics planning around Illinois.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Bluff | Illinois | N | 2 km | 1 mi | ~2m | 🗺 View |
| Knollwood | Illinois | NW | 5 km | 3 mi | ~5m | 🗺 View |
| Green Oaks | Illinois | NW | 6 km | 4 mi | ~6m | 🗺 View |
| Highwood | Illinois | S | 7 km | 4 mi | ~7m | 🗺 View |
| North Chicago | Illinois | N | 7 km | 5 mi | ~7m | 🗺 View |
| Mettawa | Illinois | W | 8 km | 5 mi | ~8m | 🗺 View |
Note: Distances are straight-line (great-circle) between city centers. Actual road distances and travel times will vary based on route and traffic conditions.
Some cities listed above (particularly those on islands or across large water bodies) may not be reachable by direct road — ferry or air travel may be required for those destinations.
Find exact latitude, longitude and elevation for the largest cities in Illinois, the home state of Lake Forest, along with each city's aerial distance from Springfield, Illinois's state capital. Handy reference data for routing, delivery zone mapping and GIS software.
| City Name | Latitude | Longitude | Elevation | Dist. from State Capital | Map & Coords |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago | 41.85° N | -87.6501° W | 179 m | 283 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Aurora | 41.7606° N | -88.3201° W | 207 m | 245 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Rockford | 42.2711° N | -89.094° W | 218 m | 278 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Joliet | 41.5252° N | -88.0834° W | 165 m | 232 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Naperville | 41.7859° N | -88.1473° W | 216 m | 254 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Peoria | 40.6937° N | -89.589° W | 153 m | 99 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Springfield | 39.8017° N | -89.6437° W | 182 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| North Peoria | 40.7175° N | -89.5843° W | 193 m | 102 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Elgin | 42.0373° N | -88.2812° W | 227 m | 274 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Waukegan | 42.3636° N | -87.8448° W | 199 m | 322 km | 🗺 View Map |
Chicago O'Hare International Airport IATA: ORD 32 km (20 mi) from Lake Forest |
The exact GPS location of Lake Forest gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Illinois. These coordinates power satellite-based navigation, geofencing for local delivery fleets, sales territory boundaries and proximity checks for a new store or branch opening. All three coordinate formats — DD, DMS and DDM — are listed above for direct use across mapping tools. › Compare Illinois state-level map data
Decimal Degrees (DD) is the standard format used across web mapping APIs and dispatch software. DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) shows up in surveying records, printed maps and older GPS hardware still used by field crews. DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) is the go-to format for marine and aviation navigation. All three formats for Lake Forest are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Lake Forest lets you check street layout, building density, land use and access roads before committing to a decision. Real estate teams use it to scout plots and assess neighborhood growth. Field service and utility crews use it to plan site visits, coverage zones and installation routes ahead of time. › View the full United States map
Lake Forest sits within Illinois, United States, in the North America region. Its position relative to other cities shapes trade flow, transport access and local market reach. Location intelligence from this mapping data supports territory planning, competitor proximity analysis and coverage-gap research. › Explore nearby cities
Transportation and dispatch teams use GPS coordinates of Lake Forest for last-mile delivery routing, warehouse placement analysis and freight corridor optimization. The city center provides a reliable starting point for distance calculations, zone pricing models and delivery time estimates across Illinois. › Browse every city in Illinois
Coordinates for Lake Forest in WGS84 decimal format are compatible with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap, Mapbox, ESRI ArcGIS and all major mapping platforms. Use them for geofencing, distance-based search, map overlays and location-based dashboards. Also useful for CRM territory assignment, field service scheduling and emergency response coordination in United States. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Lake Forest are latitude 42.2586° and longitude -87.8406°. In directional format: 42.2586° N, 87.8406° W. These coordinates mark the center of Lake Forest in Illinois and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Lake Forest is a city in Illinois, United States, on the continent of North America. It falls within Lake County. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Lake Forest sits at: Latitude 42° 15' 31" N and Longitude 87° 50' 26" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Lake Forest has a population of approximately 19,408 people. This is roughly 0.153% of Illinois's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Illinois.
The interactive satellite map of Lake Forest is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 42.2586, -87.8406 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Lake Forest in Illinois. For broader context, explore the Illinois state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Lake Forest is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), roughly 32 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Lake Forest is approximately 312 km (194 mi) from Springfield, the capital of Illinois, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Illinois.
Lake Forest sits at an elevation of approximately 210 meters (689 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Illinois.
The closest cities to Lake Forest include Lake Bluff, Knollwood, Green Oaks. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Lake Forest, sunrise is at 03:38 AM and sunset is at 06:17 PM, giving a day length of 14h 39m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Lake Forest's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Lake Forest is approximately 4,704 km (2,923 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 7,237 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Lake Forest — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Port-aux-Français, French Southern Territories, roughly 1,866 km from the true antipode. Since about 71% of the Earth's surface is ocean, most antipodal points land in open water rather than on a named city.
Lake Forest is approximately 217 km (135 mi) SW of Washington, the national capital of United States, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
