How far is Oneco, IL from Waukegan, IL?
The driving distance from Oneco, IL to Waukegan, IL is about 117.2 miles (188.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 93.2 miles (150 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 18m 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 39m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Lawrence County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oneco and Waukegan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oneco and Waukegan.
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Start on Illinois Route 26
1416 ft · 41 sec · Illinois Route 26
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Turn right
1 mi · 1 min
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Continue on State Highway 69
3.1 mi · 4 min · State Highway 69
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Turn right onto Town Center Road
15 mi · 21 min · Town Center Road
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Continue on West Beloit Newark Road
5.6 mi · 9 min · West Beloit Newark Road
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Turn right onto State Highway 81
7.1 mi · 10 min · State Highway 81
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Continue on West Liberty Avenue
4.6 mi · 7 min · West Liberty Avenue
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Turn left onto 6th Street
2890 ft · 1 min · 6th Street
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Turn right onto Maple Avenue
1301 ft · 36 sec · Maple Avenue
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Continue on Henry Avenue
1.2 mi · 3 min · Henry Avenue
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Continue on Shopiere Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Shopiere Road
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Turn right onto East Hart Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · East Hart Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Hart Road
30 m · 2 sec · East Hart Road
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Exit the roundabout onto East Hart Road
662 ft · 11 sec · East Hart Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
50 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
2447 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left
24.7 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 12 East: Lake Geneva
2326 ft · 57 sec
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Keep slight left
2292 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left
18 mi · 20 min
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Turn left onto Kenosha Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · Kenosha Street
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Continue on Kenosha Road
3.7 mi · 5 min · Kenosha Road
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Continue on West IL Route 173
13.9 mi · 21 min · West IL Route 173
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Turn right onto North Skokie Highway
7.4 mi · 9 min · North Skokie Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 132: Grand Avenue
1010 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on IL 132 East
94 m · 11 sec
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Turn straight onto Grand Avenue
2.8 mi · 6 min · Grand Avenue
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Turn right onto North Jackson Street
1375 ft · 38 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 Oneco and Waukegan.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
East Hart Road
Merge slight left
24.7 mi · 00h 27m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Oneco 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 Oneco to Waukegan?
The road trip is about 117.2 miles (188.6 km) and usually takes 02h 39m 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?
Lawrence is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.5 miles from Oneco and 58.7 miles from Waukegan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 93.2 miles (150 km), while the road route adds roughly 24 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 1:12 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.57 one way or $31.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Oneco and Mostly Sunny near Waukegan.
Stop Ideas Near Lawrence
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 Lawrence.
South Beloit, Illinois
Rockford, Illinois
Janesville, Wisconsin
Sturtevant station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oneco and Waukegan. Straight-line distance: 93.19 mi (149.97 km).
#1 Oneco
Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 1,228 |
| Coordinates | 42.4875100, -89.6642900 |
| Altitude | 257 |
| 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: 189 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 27m |
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 | $15.57 | $31.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $17.56 | $35.13 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $19.22 | $38.44 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $21.91 | $43.81 |
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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