How far is North Chicago, IL from Waukegan, IL?
The driving distance from North Chicago, IL to Waukegan, IL is about 4 miles (6.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 2.6 miles (4.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 17m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City 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 Chicago and Waukegan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Chicago and Waukegan.
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Start on Fellows Place
667 ft · 32 sec · Fellows Place
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Turn right onto 18th Street
47 m · 15 sec · 18th Street
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Turn left onto Sheridan Road
1.8 mi · 2 min · Sheridan Road
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Turn left onto South Genesee Street
1281 ft · 31 sec · South Genesee Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Belvidere Street
889 ft · 25 sec · Belvidere Street
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Turn right onto South Martin Luther King Jr Avenue
1721 ft · 55 sec · South Martin Luther King Jr Avenue
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Turn left onto Washington Street
2932 ft · 1 min · Washington Street
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Turn right onto North Jackson Street
1454 ft · 40 sec · North 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 Chicago 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.
Sheridan Road
Turn left onto Sheridan Road
1.82 mi · 00h 02m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving North Chicago 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 Chicago to Waukegan?
The road trip is about 4 miles (6.4 km) and usually takes 00h 08m 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?
Park City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1.8 miles from North Chicago and 2.2 miles from Waukegan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 2.6 miles (4.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.4 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 8:12 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.53 one way or $1.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around North Chicago and Mostly Sunny near Waukegan.
Stop Ideas Near Park City
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 Park City.
Glenview station
Sturtevant station
Chicago Union Station
La Grange Road
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Chicago and Waukegan. Straight-line distance: 2.63 mi (4.24 km).
#1 North Chicago
City and suburb of Chicago, Illinois, USA
| Population | 29,639 |
| Coordinates | 42.3255800, -87.8411800 |
| Altitude | 201 |
| 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: North Jackson Street (-87.844706, 42.363629)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 6 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 02m |
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 | $0.53 | $1.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $0.60 | $1.19 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $0.65 | $1.30 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $0.74 | $1.49 |
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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