How far is Chicago, IL from Waukegan, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Chicago and Waukegan is 36.86 miles (59.33 km).
Flight distance from Chicago, IL to Waukegan, IL is 36.86 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 05 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Chicago, Illinois to Waukegan, Illinois is: 42.43 miles (68.29 km) by car.
Driving from Chicago to Waukegan will take approximately 00 hours 56 minutes.
#1 Chicago
The third most populous city in the United States and the center of the Chicago metropolitan area. It is located on the shores of Lake Michigan, in northeastern Illinois. Chicago is a major center for finance, commerce, and industry.
| Population | 2677643 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 41°51'0"N 87°39'0"W |
| Latitude | 41.850033 |
| Longitude | -87.6500523 |
| Altitude | 179 |
| 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 Chicago and Waukegan
The distance between Chicago and Waukegan is 68 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 45 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 Chicago and Waukegan. The current time is 01:27:12.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01 hours 24 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01 hours 03 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 50 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 42 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 36 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 33 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 31 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 5.67 liters (1.5 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Chicago and Waukegan.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Chicago to Waukegan is $5.4 (diesel $6.44).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $5.4 | $6.16 | $6.81 | $6.44 |
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 Chicago and Waukegan (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
