How far is Highland Park, IL from Waukegan, IL?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Highland Park and Waukegan is 12.77 miles (20.56 km).

Flight distance from Highland Park, IL to Waukegan, IL is 12.77 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 01 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from Highland Park, Illinois to Waukegan, Illinois is: 16.55 miles (26.63 km) by car.

Driving from Highland Park to Waukegan will take approximately 00 hours 27 minutes.

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#1 Highland Park

City in Lake County, Illinois, United States

Population 29427
GPS Coordinates 42°10'54"N 87°48'1"W
Latitude 42.1816900
Longitude -87.8003400
Altitude 212
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 Highland Park and Waukegan

The distance between Highland Park and Waukegan is 27 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 17 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 Highland Park and Waukegan. The current time is 06:25:25.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 00 hours 33 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 00 hours 24 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 00 hours 19 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 00 hours 16 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 14 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 13 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 12 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 2.21 liters (0.58 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Highland Park and Waukegan.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Highland Park to Waukegan is $2.11 (diesel $2.51).

Illinois gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.61 $4.11 $4.55 $4.3
Total $2.11 $2.4 $2.66 $2.51

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 March 28, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Highland Park 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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