How far is Carmi, IL from Waukegan, IL?
The driving distance from Carmi, IL to Waukegan, IL is about 344.8 miles (554.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 295.7 miles (475.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 44m 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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Halfway Point
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City in Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Carmi and Waukegan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carmi and Waukegan.
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Start on East Main Street
4.5 mi · 7 min · East Main Street
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Continue on South Cross Street
8.6 mi · 13 min · South Cross Street
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Continue on South Court Street
3 mi · 5 min · South Court Street
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Turn left onto Hagedorn Road
4.3 mi · 6 min · Hagedorn Road
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Continue on 700E
1.4 mi · 2 min · 700E
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Turn straight onto 575E
1.8 mi · 3 min · 575E
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Continue on South 1st Street
2614 ft · 50 sec · South 1st Street
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Turn left onto East Walnut Street
1742 ft · 32 sec · East Walnut Street
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Turn right onto 500E
24.3 mi · 33 min · 500E
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Continue on South West Street
2.5 mi · 5 min · South West Street
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Continue on County Road 1100 East
6.7 mi · 9 min · County Road 1100 East
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Continue on South Van Buren Street
11 mi · 15 min · South Van Buren Street
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Turn right
36.3 mi · 54 min
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Turn left onto Lincoln Avenue
2.5 mi · 4 min · Lincoln Avenue
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Continue on Illinois Route 16
5.3 mi · 7 min · Illinois Route 16
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Continue on Charleston Avenue East
2035 ft · 39 sec · Charleston Avenue East
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Take the ramp slight right toward I-57 North: Champaign
2575 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
168.6 mi · 3 hr 6 min
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Continue on Dan Ryan Expressway
3.3 mi · 5 min · Dan Ryan Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
7.9 mi · 11 min · Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
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Continue on Kennedy Expressway
8.2 mi · 12 min · Kennedy Expressway
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Continue on Edens Expressway
13.5 mi · 17 min · Edens Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Skokie Highway
3.8 mi · 4 min · Skokie Highway
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Continue on Skokie Valley Road
3.4 mi · 4 min · Skokie Valley Road
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Continue on South Skokie Highway
8.2 mi · 10 min · South Skokie Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 120 East
1323 ft · 36 sec
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Turn straight onto Belvidere Road
1830 ft · 33 sec · 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 Carmi and Waukegan.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I-57 North
Merge slight left
169 mi · 03h 06m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Carmi 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 Carmi to Waukegan?
The road trip is about 344.8 miles (554.9 km) and usually takes 05h 52m 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?
Thomasboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 167.2 miles from Carmi and 177.6 miles from Waukegan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 295.7 miles (475.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.1 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 5:16 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.89 one way or $91.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 108.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Carmi and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Waukegan.
Stop Ideas Near Thomasboro
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 Thomasboro.
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Illinois Terminal
Danville, Illinois
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Carmi and Waukegan. Straight-line distance: 295.68 mi (475.85 km).
#1 Carmi
City in Illinois
| Population | 4,740 |
| Coordinates | 38.0908800, -88.1586500 |
| Altitude | 120 |
| 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: North Jackson Street (-87.844706, 42.363629)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 555 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 18m |
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 | $45.89 | $91.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $51.76 | $103.52 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $56.64 | $113.28 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $64.55 | $129.10 |
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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