How far is South Beloit, IL from Waukegan, IL?
The driving distance from South Beloit, IL to Waukegan, IL is about 82.5 miles (132.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 61.5 miles (98.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 03m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 31m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Beloit and Waukegan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Beloit and Waukegan.
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Start on Gardner Street
1.9 mi · 4 min · Gardner Street
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Turn left onto Willow Brook Road
1533 ft · 46 sec · Willow Brook Road
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Turn right onto State Line Road
1906 ft · 36 sec · State Line Road
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Continue on County Highway P
1.2 km · 1 min · County Highway P
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Turn left onto Gateway Boulevard
2.8 mi · 5 min · Gateway Boulevard
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Turn right onto State Highway 81
1190 ft · 25 sec · State Highway 81
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Continue on Millington Road
2948 ft · 1 min · Millington Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Hart Road
62 m · 4 sec · East Hart Road
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Exit the roundabout onto East Hart Road
121 m · 7 sec · East Hart Road
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Exit the roundabout
2447 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left
24.7 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 12 East: Lake Geneva
2326 ft · 57 sec
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Keep slight left
2292 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left
18 mi · 20 min
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Turn left onto Kenosha Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · Kenosha Street
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Continue on Kenosha Road
3.7 mi · 5 min · Kenosha Road
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Continue on West IL Route 173
13.9 mi · 21 min · West IL Route 173
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Turn right onto North Skokie Highway
7.4 mi · 9 min · North Skokie Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 132: Grand Avenue
1010 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on IL 132 East
94 m · 11 sec
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Turn straight onto Grand Avenue
2.8 mi · 6 min · Grand Avenue
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Turn right onto North Jackson Street
1375 ft · 38 sec · North Jackson Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Jackson Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between South Beloit and Waukegan.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
East Hart Road
Merge slight left
24.7 mi · 00h 27m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving South Beloit 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 South Beloit to Waukegan?
The road trip is about 82.5 miles (132.7 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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?
Hebron is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.3 miles from South Beloit and 42.1 miles from Waukegan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 61.5 miles (98.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 21 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 3:26 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.97 one way or $21.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around South Beloit and Mostly Sunny near Waukegan.
Stop Ideas Near Hebron
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Beloit and Waukegan. Straight-line distance: 61.45 mi (98.89 km).
#1 South Beloit
City in Winnebago County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 7,540 |
| Coordinates | 42.4930700, -89.0367800 |
| Altitude | 225 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Waukegan
The second most populous city in Lake County, Illinois.
| Population | 85,453 |
| Coordinates | 42.3636300, -87.8447900 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Jackson Street (-87.844706, 42.363629)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 133 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 01m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $10.97 | $21.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $12.38 | $24.75 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $13.54 | $27.09 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $15.43 | $30.87 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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