There are
2,160 mi
from Merced, CA to Lake Zurich, IL
That's the driving distance. It would take 1 day 13 hours to go from Merced, California to Lake Zurich, Illinois.
The flight distance (direct flight from Merced, CA to Lake Zurich, IL) is 1,742.59 mi.
2,160 mi = 3.22 kms