How far is Alton, IL from Waukegan, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Alton and Waukegan is 269.48 miles (433.68 km).
Flight distance from Alton, IL to Waukegan, IL is 269.48 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 38 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 34 minutes to travel from Alton to Waukegan with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Alton, Illinois to Waukegan, Illinois is: 316.87 miles (509.96 km) by car.
Driving from Alton to Waukegan will take approximately 05 hours 13 minutes.
#1 Alton
City in Madison County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 26049 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°53'26"N 90°11'3"W |
| Latitude | 38.8906000 |
| Longitude | -90.1842800 |
| Altitude | 150 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Waukegan
The second most populous city in Lake County, Illinois. It is located on the western shore of Lake Michigan in northeastern Illinois. Waukegan is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Waukegan Public Library and the Waukegan Historical Society.
| Population | 85453 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°21'49"N 87°50'41"W |
| Latitude | 42.3636300 |
| Longitude | -87.8447900 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Waukegan: North Jackson Street (-87.844706,42.363629)
Estimated Travel Time Between Alton and Waukegan
The distance between Alton and Waukegan is 510 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 39 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Alton and Waukegan. The current time is 10:27:52.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10 hours 33 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07 hours 55 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06 hours 20 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05 hours 16 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04 hours 31 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 04 hours 13 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 57 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 42.33 liters (11.18 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Alton and Waukegan.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Alton to Waukegan is $40.33 (diesel $48.08).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $40.33 | $45.98 | $50.89 | $48.08 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Illinois ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.607 (Diesel $4.300) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 16, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Alton and Waukegan (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
