How far is Galesburg, IL from Waukegan, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Galesburg and Waukegan is 163.02 miles (262.36 km).
Flight distance from Galesburg, IL to Waukegan, IL is 163.02 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 26 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 24 minutes to travel from Galesburg to Waukegan with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Galesburg, Illinois to Waukegan, Illinois is: 223.62 miles (359.88 km) by car.
Driving from Galesburg to Waukegan will take approximately 03 hours 35 minutes.
#1 Galesburg
County seat of Knox County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 29803 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 40°56'52"N 90°22'16"W |
| Latitude | 40.9478200 |
| Longitude | -90.3712400 |
| Altitude | 235 |
| 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 Galesburg and Waukegan
The distance between Galesburg and Waukegan is 360 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 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 Galesburg and Waukegan. The current time is 02:34:15.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07 hours 27 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05 hours 35 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04 hours 28 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 43 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03 hours 11 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 58 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 47 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 29.87 liters (7.89 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Galesburg and Waukegan.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Galesburg to Waukegan is $28.46 (diesel $33.93).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $28.46 | $32.45 | $35.91 | $33.93 |
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 Galesburg and Waukegan (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
