How far is Rock Island, IL from Waukegan, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Rock Island and Waukegan is 152.4 miles (245.26 km).
Flight distance from Rock Island, IL to Waukegan, IL is 152.4 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 25 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 22 minutes to travel from Rock Island to Waukegan with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Rock Island, Illinois to Waukegan, Illinois is: 208.09 miles (334.88 km) by car.
Driving from Rock Island to Waukegan will take approximately 03 hours 13 minutes.
#1 Rock Island
City in Illinois
| Population | 36870 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 41°30'34"N 90°34'44"W |
| Latitude | 41.5094800 |
| Longitude | -90.5787500 |
| Altitude | 171 |
| Country | United States |
#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 |
Ending point in Waukegan: North Jackson Street (-87.844706,42.363629)
Estimated Travel Time Between Rock Island and Waukegan
The distance between Rock Island and Waukegan is 335 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 43 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 Rock Island and Waukegan. The current time is 11:36:37.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06 hours 56 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05 hours 12 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04 hours 09 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 28 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 58 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 46 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 35 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 27.8 liters (7.34 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Rock Island and Waukegan.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Rock Island to Waukegan is $26.49 (diesel $31.57).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $26.49 | $30.19 | $33.42 | $31.57 |
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 25, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Rock Island and Waukegan (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
