How far is Pingree Grove, IL from Waukegan, IL?

The driving distance from Pingree Grove, IL to Waukegan, IL is about 63.3 miles (101.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.5 miles (57.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 21m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
63.3 mi
01h 10m
Flight
35.52 mi
57.17 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.52 mi
Kilometers
57.17 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
63.3 mi
Kilometers
101.87 km
Drive Time
01h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Waukegan
Tue, May 26, 7:34 AM CDT
Return by in Pingree Grove
Tue, May 26, 8:44 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pingree Grove
2026-05-26T06:23
Arrive Waukegan
Tue, May 26, 7:34 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:08 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pingree Grove
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Lake Barrington
IL

Village in the United States

From Pingree Grove
22.6 mi
00h 35m
To Waukegan
40.6 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
78°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Pingree Grove and Waukegan.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pingree Grove and Waukegan.

  1. 1

    Start on Reinking Road

    13 m · 1 sec · Reinking Road

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Damish Road

    20 m · 3 sec · Damish Road

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto Damish Road

    1.8 mi · 5 min · Damish Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Big Timber Road

    2512 ft · 49 sec · Big Timber Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Higgins Road

    5.6 mi · 9 min · Higgins Road

  6. 6

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Penny Avenue

    5 mi · 8 min · Penny Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Dundee Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Dundee Road

  9. 9

    Continue on New Sutton Road

    1.7 mi · 2 min · New Sutton Road

  10. 10

    Continue on South Hough Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South Hough Street

  11. 11

    Continue on North Hough Road

    6.4 mi · 10 min · North Hough Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Barrington Road

    2852 ft · 1 min · Barrington Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Liberty Street

    3.4 mi · 6 min · West Liberty Street

  14. 14

    Turn right

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    46 m · 4 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Schank Avenue

    797 ft · 24 sec · Schank Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Ivanhoe Road

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Ivanhoe Road

  18. 18

    Continue on South Atkinson Road

    2863 ft · 60 sec · South Atkinson Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto East Belvidere Road

    1 mi · 2 min · East Belvidere Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Belvidere Road

    6.3 mi · 9 min · Belvidere Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Belvidere Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Belvidere Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Glen Rock Avenue

    2495 ft · 1 min · Glen Rock Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto South Jackson Street

    2647 ft · 1 min · South Jackson Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Jackson Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pingree Grove and Waukegan.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
24 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Hough Road
6.35 mi · 10%
Belvidere Road
6.3 mi · 10%
Higgins Road
5.58 mi · 9%
Penny Avenue
5.04 mi · 8%
Ivanhoe Road
3.74 mi · 6%
West Liberty Street
3.43 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

North Hough Road

Continue on North Hough Road

6.35 mi · 00h 10m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.8 mi
35.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Barrington
00h 35m from Pingree Grove
Leave By
4:08 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Pingree Grove 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 Pingree Grove to Waukegan?

The road trip is about 63.3 miles (101.9 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?

Lake Barrington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.6 miles from Pingree Grove and 40.6 miles from Waukegan.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 35.5 miles (57.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.8 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 4:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.41 one way or $16.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Pingree Grove and Mostly Sunny near Waukegan.

Stop Ideas Near Lake Barrington

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lake Barrington, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lake Barrington.

RAIL

Glenview station

32 mi away
1116 Depot St.
RAIL

Naperville

48 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

La Grange Road

50 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

55 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pingree Grove and Waukegan. Straight-line distance: 35.52 mi (57.17 km).

Pingree Grove

#1 Pingree Grove

Village in the United States

Population9,986
Coordinates42.0686400, -88.4134200
Altitude278
CountryUnited States
Waukegan

#2 Waukegan

The second most populous city in Lake County, Illinois.

Population85,453
Coordinates42.3636300, -87.8447900
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Start: Reinking Road (-88.413572, 42.068633)
End: North Jackson Street (-87.844706, 42.363629)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 102 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.23 gal
8.46 L · about $8.41
Round trip
$16.82
4.46 gal · 16.92 L
Estimated CO2
19.8 kg one way
Round trip: 39.6 kg / 87 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.41 $16.82
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.48 $18.97
Premium $4.65 $10.38 $20.76
Diesel $5.30 $11.83 $23.66

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Illinois · May 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Pingree Grove and Waukegan. The current time is 06:23:13.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.