How far is Pontiac, IL from Waukegan, IL?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Pontiac and Waukegan is 284.1 miles (457.22 km).

Flight distance from Pontiac, IL to Waukegan, IL is 284.1 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 39 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 35 minutes to travel from Pontiac to Waukegan with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Pontiac, Illinois to Waukegan, Illinois is: 326.1 miles (524.81 km) by car.

Driving from Pontiac to Waukegan will take approximately 04 hours 59 minutes.

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#1 Pontiac

City in Illinois, USA

Population 11176
GPS Coordinates 38°35'14"N 89°59'5"W
Latitude 38.5872700
Longitude -89.9848300
Altitude 176
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 Pontiac and Waukegan

The distance between Pontiac and Waukegan is 525 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 49 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 Pontiac and Waukegan. The current time is 14:59:04.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 10 hours 51 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 08 hours 09 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 06 hours 31 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 05 hours 26 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 04 hours 39 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 04 hours 20 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 04 hours 04 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 43.56 liters (11.51 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Pontiac and Waukegan.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Pontiac to Waukegan is $41.51 (diesel $49.48).

Illinois gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.61 $4.11 $4.55 $4.3
Total $41.51 $47.32 $52.37 $49.48

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 April 26, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

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

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