How far is Champaign, IL from Waukegan, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Champaign and Waukegan is 156.64 miles (252.09 km).
Flight distance from Champaign, IL to Waukegan, IL is 156.64 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 21 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 19 minutes to travel from Champaign to Waukegan with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Champaign, Illinois to Waukegan, Illinois is: 178.11 miles (286.65 km) by car.
Driving from Champaign to Waukegan will take approximately 02 hours 55 minutes.
#1 Champaign
The most populous city in Champaign County, Illinois. It is located in the central part of the state. Champaign is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign campus and the Krannert Art Museum.
| Population | 89390 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 40°6'59"N 88°14'36"W |
| Latitude | 40.1164200 |
| Longitude | -88.2433800 |
| Altitude | 225 |
| 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 Champaign and Waukegan
The distance between Champaign and Waukegan is 287 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 11 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 Champaign and Waukegan. The current time is 18:28:37.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05 hours 56 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 27 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 33 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 58 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 32 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 22 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 13 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 23.79 liters (6.29 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Champaign and Waukegan.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Champaign to Waukegan is $22.67 (diesel $27.03).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $22.67 | $25.84 | $28.6 | $27.03 |
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 19, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Champaign and Waukegan (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
