How far is Carbondale, IL from Waukegan, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Carbondale and Waukegan is 328.44 miles (528.58 km).
Flight distance from Carbondale, IL to Waukegan, IL is 328.44 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 45 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 40 minutes to travel from Carbondale to Waukegan with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Carbondale, Illinois to Waukegan, Illinois is: 375.56 miles (604.4 km) by car.
Driving from Carbondale to Waukegan will take approximately 05 hours 51 minutes.
#1 Carbondale
City in Illinois, USA
| Population | 25036 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 37°43'38"N 89°13'0"W |
| Latitude | 37.7272700 |
| Longitude | -89.2167500 |
| Altitude | 126 |
| 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 Carbondale and Waukegan
The distance between Carbondale and Waukegan is 604 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 06 hours 42 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 Carbondale and Waukegan. The current time is 21:25:51.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12 hours 30 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09 hours 23 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07 hours 30 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06 hours 15 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05 hours 21 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 05 hours 00 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 04 hours 41 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 50.17 liters (13.25 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Carbondale and Waukegan.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Carbondale to Waukegan is $47.8 (diesel $56.98).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $47.8 | $54.49 | $60.31 | $56.98 |
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 25, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Carbondale and Waukegan (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
