How far is North Barrington, IL from Waukegan, IL?
The driving distance from North Barrington, IL to Waukegan, IL is about 23.5 miles (37.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.6 miles (29.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Lake County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Barrington and Waukegan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Barrington and Waukegan.
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Start on Woodland Drive
848 ft · 44 sec · Woodland Drive
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Turn left onto Glen Circle
80 m · 12 sec · Glen Circle
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Continue on Wooded Lane
124 m · 19 sec · Wooded Lane
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Turn right
3 mi · 5 min
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Continue on Barrington Road
2852 ft · 1 min · Barrington Road
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Turn right onto West Liberty Street
3.4 mi · 6 min · West Liberty Street
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Turn right
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
46 m · 4 sec
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Turn left onto Schank Avenue
797 ft · 24 sec · Schank Avenue
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Continue on Ivanhoe Road
3.7 mi · 6 min · Ivanhoe Road
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Continue on South Atkinson Road
2863 ft · 60 sec · South Atkinson Road
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Turn right onto East Belvidere Road
1 mi · 2 min · East 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 North Barrington and Waukegan.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Belvidere Road
Continue on Belvidere Road
6.3 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving North Barrington and Mostly Sunny near Waukegan.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Barrington to Waukegan?
The road trip is about 23.5 miles (37.9 km) and usually takes 00h 40m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Grayslake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.7 miles from North Barrington and 11.8 miles from Waukegan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.6 miles (29.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.13 one way or $6.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around North Barrington and Mostly Sunny near Waukegan.
Stop Ideas Near Grayslake
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Grayslake.
Glenview station
Sturtevant station
La Grange Road
Chicago Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Barrington and Waukegan. Straight-line distance: 18.56 mi (29.87 km).
#1 North Barrington
Village in the United States
| Population | 2,938 |
| Coordinates | 42.2078000, -88.1406300 |
| Altitude | 241 |
| 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: 38 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.13 | $6.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.53 | $7.06 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.86 | $7.73 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.40 | $8.80 |
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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