How far is Pekin, IL from Waukegan, IL?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Pekin and Waukegan is 155.06 miles (249.54 km).

Flight distance from Pekin, IL to Waukegan, IL is 155.06 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 24 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 21 minutes to travel from Pekin to Waukegan with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Pekin, Illinois to Waukegan, Illinois is: 200.82 miles (323.18 km) by car.

Driving from Pekin to Waukegan will take approximately 03 hours 18 minutes.

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#1 Pekin

County seat of Tazewell County, Illinois

Population 31808
GPS Coordinates 40°34'3"N 89°38'26"W
Latitude 40.5675400
Longitude -89.6406600
Altitude 153
Country United States
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#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

Estimated Travel Time Between Pekin and Waukegan

The distance between Pekin and Waukegan is 323 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 35 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 Pekin and Waukegan. The current time is 00:00:08.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 06 hours 41 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 05 hours 01 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 04 hours 00 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 03 hours 20 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 02 hours 52 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 02 hours 40 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 02 hours 30 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 26.82 liters (7.09 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Pekin and Waukegan.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Pekin to Waukegan is $25.56 (diesel $30.47).

Illinois gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.61 $4.11 $4.55 $4.3
Total $25.56 $29.14 $32.25 $30.47

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 March 29, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Pekin and Waukegan (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

Distance to Other Cities

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