How far is Eureka, IL from Waukegan, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Eureka and Waukegan is 135.38 miles (217.87 km).
Flight distance from Eureka, IL to Waukegan, IL is 135.38 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 20 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 18 minutes to travel from Eureka to Waukegan with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Eureka, Illinois to Waukegan, Illinois is: 167.76 miles (269.98 km) by car.
Driving from Eureka to Waukegan will take approximately 02 hours 48 minutes.
#1 Eureka
City in Woodford County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 5232 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 40°43'17"N 89°16'22"W |
| Latitude | 40.7214300 |
| Longitude | -89.2728600 |
| Altitude | 234 |
| 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 Eureka and Waukegan
The distance between Eureka and Waukegan is 270 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 59 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 Eureka and Waukegan. The current time is 02:32:32.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05 hours 35 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 11 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 21 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 47 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 23 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 14 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 05 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 22.41 liters (5.92 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Eureka and Waukegan.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Eureka to Waukegan is $21.35 (diesel $25.45).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $21.35 | $24.34 | $26.94 | $25.45 |
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 28, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Eureka and Waukegan (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
