How far is Jackson, IL from Waukegan, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Jackson and Waukegan is 251.88 miles (405.36 km).
Flight distance from Jackson, IL to Waukegan, IL is 251.88 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 37 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 33 minutes to travel from Jackson to Waukegan with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Jackson, Illinois to Waukegan, Illinois is: 307.1 miles (494.24 km) by car.
Driving from Jackson to Waukegan will take approximately 05 hours 18 minutes.
#1 Jackson
County in Illinois, United States
| Population | 18488 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°43'16"N 87°39'1"W |
| Latitude | 38.7211600 |
| Longitude | -87.6503000 |
| Altitude | 144 |
| 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 Jackson and Waukegan
The distance between Jackson and Waukegan is 494 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 29 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 Jackson and Waukegan. The current time is 07:28:40.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10 hours 13 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07 hours 40 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06 hours 08 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05 hours 07 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04 hours 23 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 04 hours 05 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 49 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 41.02 liters (10.84 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Jackson and Waukegan.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Jackson to Waukegan is $39.09 (diesel $46.6).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $39.09 | $44.56 | $49.32 | $46.6 |
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 19, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Jackson and Waukegan (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
