How far is Spring Valley, IL from Waukegan, IL?
The driving distance from Spring Valley, IL to Waukegan, IL is about 135.1 miles (217.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 99.9 miles (160.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 20m.
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.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Spring Valley and Waukegan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spring Valley and Waukegan.
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Start on North Spalding Street
12 m · 3 sec · North Spalding Street
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Turn right onto East Dakota Street
2.8 mi · 4 min · East Dakota Street
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Continue on 4th Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · 4th Street
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Continue on 5th Street
1985 ft · 34 sec · 5th Street
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Continue on 3rd Street
3183 ft · 1 min · 3rd Street
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Turn left onto Joliet Street
803 ft · 18 sec · Joliet Street
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Turn right
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Take the ramp left toward US 6: LaSalle, Peru, Ottowa
936 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Chicago
1 km · 57 sec
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Merge slight left
47.3 mi · 51 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 55 North: Chicago
1892 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left
26.6 mi · 33 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 294 Tollway North: Wisconsin
1.6 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 294 North: Wisconsin
1694 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
4.8 mi · 6 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway
37 mi · 45 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 120 East: Belvidere Road
1923 ft · 47 sec
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Turn straight onto Belvidere Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Belvidere Road
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Continue on Belvidere Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Belvidere Street
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Turn left onto Glen Rock Avenue
2495 ft · 1 min · Glen Rock Avenue
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Turn left onto South Jackson Street
2647 ft · 1 min · South 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 Spring Valley and Waukegan.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 80 East
Merge slight left
47.3 mi · 00h 51m
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.
Sunny leaving Spring Valley and Sunny near Waukegan.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Spring Valley to Waukegan?
The road trip is about 135.1 miles (217.4 km) and usually takes 02h 20m 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?
Crystal Lawns is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.1 miles from Spring Valley and 69 miles from Waukegan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 99.9 miles (160.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.2 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:48 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.35 one way or $42.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Spring Valley and Sunny near Waukegan.
Stop Ideas Near Crystal Lawns
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Crystal Lawns.
Joliet Transportation Center
Naperville
Plano
La Grange Road
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Spring Valley and Waukegan. Straight-line distance: 99.94 mi (160.84 km).
#1 Spring Valley
Spring Valley is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.3275400, -89.1998100 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| 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: 217 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 41m |
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 | $4.48 | $21.35 | $42.69 |
| Mid-grade | $5.09 | $24.27 | $48.55 |
| Premium | $5.65 | $26.96 | $53.91 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $31.03 | $62.07 |
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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