How far is Columbia, IL from Waukegan, IL?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Columbia and Waukegan is 297.84 miles (479.33 km).

Flight distance from Columbia, IL to Waukegan, IL is 297.84 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 40 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 36 minutes to travel from Columbia to Waukegan with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Columbia, Illinois to Waukegan, Illinois is: 336.8 miles (542.03 km) by car.

Driving from Columbia to Waukegan will take approximately 05 hours 08 minutes.

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#1 Columbia

City in Illinois, United States

Population 10627
GPS Coordinates 38°26'37"N 90°12'4"W
Latitude 38.4436600
Longitude -90.2012200
Altitude 153
Country United States
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#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

Estimated Travel Time Between Columbia and Waukegan

The distance between Columbia and Waukegan is 542 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 06 hours 01 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 Columbia and Waukegan. The current time is 14:51:58.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 11 hours 13 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 08 hours 25 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 06 hours 44 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 05 hours 36 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 04 hours 48 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 04 hours 29 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 04 hours 12 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 44.99 liters (11.88 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Columbia and Waukegan.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Columbia to Waukegan is $42.87 (diesel $51.1).

Illinois gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.61 $4.11 $4.55 $4.3
Total $42.87 $48.87 $54.09 $51.1

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 16, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Columbia and Waukegan (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

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