How far is Barr, IL from Waukegan, IL?
The driving distance from Barr, IL to Waukegan, IL is about 279.9 miles (450.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 236.1 miles (379.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 45m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Barr and Waukegan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Barr and Waukegan.
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Start on Conrady Road
18 m · 8 sec · Conrady Road
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Turn left onto Barr Road
2679 ft · 2 min · Barr Road
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Turn left onto Hettick Scottville Road
2 mi · 5 min · Hettick Scottville Road
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Turn right onto Palmyra Road
5.2 mi · 12 min · Palmyra Road
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Continue on State Street
654 ft · 23 sec · State Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
2.9 mi · 5 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Main Street
8.4 mi · 15 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto West Elm Street
16.9 mi · 26 min · West Elm Street
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Turn left
2260 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left
44.7 mi · 49 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 55 North: Chicago
29.4 mi · 31 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, I 74 West: Chicago, Peoria
120.8 mi · 2 hr 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 294 Tollway North: Wisconsin
1.6 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 294 North: Wisconsin
1694 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
4.8 mi · 6 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway
37 mi · 45 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 120 East: Belvidere Road
1923 ft · 47 sec
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Turn straight onto Belvidere Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Belvidere Road
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Continue on Belvidere Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Belvidere Street
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Turn left onto Glen Rock Avenue
2495 ft · 1 min · Glen Rock Avenue
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Turn left onto South Jackson Street
2647 ft · 1 min · South Jackson Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Jackson Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Barr and Waukegan.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
I 55 North
Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, I 74 West: Chicago, Peoria
121 mi · 02h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Barr and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Waukegan.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Barr to Waukegan?
The road trip is about 279.9 miles (450.5 km) and usually takes 05h 45m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Chenoa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 139.9 miles from Barr and 140 miles from Waukegan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 236.1 miles (379.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:28 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.26 one way or $74.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Barr and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Waukegan.
Stop Ideas Near Chenoa
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Chenoa.
Pontiac station
Uptown Station
Dwight station
Gilman
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Barr and Waukegan. Straight-line distance: 236.04 mi (379.87 km).
#1 Barr
Unincorporated community in Macoupin County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 1,208 |
| Coordinates | 39.4047700, -90.1042800 |
| Altitude | 203 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Waukegan
The second most populous city in Lake County, Illinois.
| Population | 85,453 |
| Coordinates | 42.3636300, -87.8447900 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| Country | United States |
End: Waukegan (-87.84479, 42.36363)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 450 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 29m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $37.26 | $74.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $42.02 | $84.04 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $45.98 | $91.96 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $52.40 | $104.81 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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