How far is Springfield, IL from Waukegan, IL?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Springfield and Waukegan is 200.26 miles (322.29 km).

Flight distance from Springfield, IL to Waukegan, IL is 200.26 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 27 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 25 minutes to travel from Springfield to Waukegan with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Springfield, Illinois to Waukegan, Illinois is: 231.19 miles (372.06 km) by car.

Driving from Springfield to Waukegan will take approximately 03 hours 37 minutes.

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#1 Springfield

The capital of Illinois and the county seat of Sangamon County. It is located on the Sangamon River in central Illinois. Springfield is known for its many colleges and universities, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum and the Illinois State Capitol.

Population 113671
GPS Coordinates 39°48'6"N 89°38'37"W
Latitude 39.8017200
Longitude -89.6437100
Altitude 182
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 Springfield and Waukegan

The distance between Springfield and Waukegan is 372 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 04 hours 08 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 Springfield and Waukegan. The current time is 06:30:11.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 07 hours 42 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 05 hours 46 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 04 hours 37 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 03 hours 51 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 03 hours 18 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 03 hours 04 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 02 hours 53 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 30.88 liters (8.16 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Springfield and Waukegan.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Springfield to Waukegan is $29.43 (diesel $35.08).

Illinois gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.61 $4.11 $4.55 $4.3
Total $29.43 $33.55 $37.13 $35.08

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 Springfield 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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