How far is Shields, IL from Waukegan, IL?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Shields and Waukegan is 273.02 miles (439.38 km).

Flight distance from Shields, IL to Waukegan, IL is 273.02 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 37 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 33 minutes to travel from Shields to Waukegan with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Shields, Illinois to Waukegan, Illinois is: 309.89 miles (498.72 km) by car.

Driving from Shields to Waukegan will take approximately 05 hours 11 minutes.

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#1 Shields

Township in Lake County, Illinois

Population 36451
GPS Coordinates 38°28'4"N 88°42'48"W
Latitude 38.4678300
Longitude -88.7133900
Altitude 150
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 Shields and Waukegan

The distance between Shields and Waukegan is 499 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 32 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 Shields and Waukegan. The current time is 01:02:12.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 10 hours 19 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 07 hours 44 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 06 hours 11 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 05 hours 09 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 04 hours 25 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 04 hours 07 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 03 hours 51 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 41.39 liters (10.94 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Shields and Waukegan.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Shields to Waukegan is $39.44 (diesel $47.02).

Illinois gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.61 $4.11 $4.55 $4.3
Total $39.44 $44.97 $49.77 $47.02

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 Shields 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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