How far is Honey Creek, IL from Waukegan, IL?
The driving distance from Honey Creek, IL to Waukegan, IL is about 98.2 miles (158 km), with a travel time of about 02h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 77.9 miles (125.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 27m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in McHenry County, Illinois, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Honey Creek and Waukegan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Honey Creek and Waukegan.
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Start on South Marsh Road
1.3 mi · 5 min · South Marsh Road
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At the end of the road, turn right
13.6 mi · 19 min
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Take the ramp left
1870 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left
14.9 mi · 16 min
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Merge slight left
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 20 East: Belvedere
1251 ft · 31 sec · U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
13.5 mi · 20 min · U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
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Continue on West Grant Highway
5 mi · 8 min · West Grant Highway
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Turn left onto South State Street
2473 ft · 44 sec · South State Street
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Turn right onto Telegraph Street
9 mi · 13 min · Telegraph Street
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Turn right
1.4 km · 1 min
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Turn left
7.1 mi · 12 min
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Turn left
5.1 mi · 8 min
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Turn right onto Bull Valley Road
910 ft · 17 sec · Bull Valley Road
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Continue on Charles J Miller Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Charles J Miller Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South River Road
1.4 km · 2 min · South River Road
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Continue on Chapel Hill Road
1.1 km · 58 sec · Chapel Hill Road
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Turn slight right
63 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto West Elm Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Elm Street
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Continue on Rand Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Rand Road
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Continue on West Belvidere Road
10.5 mi · 16 min · West Belvidere Road
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Continue on Belvidere Road
6.3 mi · 9 min · Belvidere Road
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Continue on Belvidere Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Belvidere Street
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Turn left onto Glen Rock Avenue
2495 ft · 1 min · Glen Rock Avenue
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Turn left onto South Jackson Street
2647 ft · 1 min · South Jackson Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Jackson Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Honey Creek and Waukegan.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
South Marsh Road
Merge slight left
14.9 mi · 00h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Honey Creek and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Waukegan.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Honey Creek to Waukegan?
The road trip is about 98.2 miles (158 km) and usually takes 02h 27m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Marengo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49 miles from Honey Creek and 49.2 miles from Waukegan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 77.9 miles (125.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:34 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.09 one way or $26.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Honey Creek and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Waukegan.
Stop Ideas Near Marengo
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Honey Creek and Waukegan. Straight-line distance: 77.88 mi (125.33 km).
#1 Honey Creek
Township in Adams County, Illinois
| Population | 1,437 |
| Coordinates | 41.9903100, -89.2798300 |
| Altitude | 209 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Waukegan
The second most populous city in Lake County, Illinois.
| Population | 85,453 |
| Coordinates | 42.3636300, -87.8447900 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| Country | United States |
End: Waukegan (-87.84479, 42.36363)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 158 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 13m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $13.09 | $26.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $14.76 | $29.52 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $16.15 | $32.30 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $18.40 | $36.81 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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