How far is Toledo, IL from Waukegan, IL?
The driving distance from Toledo, IL to Waukegan, IL is about 243.7 miles (392.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 214.5 miles (345.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 04h 54m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Township in Iroquois County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Toledo and Waukegan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Toledo and Waukegan.
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Start on Indiana Street
95 m · 16 sec · Indiana Street
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Turn right onto East Main Street
73 m · 7 sec · East Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street
633 ft · 15 sec · Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Main Street
3.4 mi · 6 min · Main Street
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Continue on County Road 700 North
3.4 mi · 6 min · County Road 700 North
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Keep slight right
6.3 mi · 11 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto County Road 000 N
1.4 km · 2 min · County Road 000 N
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Continue on County Road 500 E
1 mi · 2 min · County Road 500 E
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Continue on Route 45
1.9 mi · 3 min · Route 45
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Continue on Lake Land Boulevard
146 m · 10 sec · Lake Land Boulevard
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Continue on Lakeland Boulevard
2394 ft · 49 sec · Lakeland Boulevard
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Take the ramp right toward I-57 North: Champaign
2121 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left
174 mi · 3 hr 11 min
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Continue on Dan Ryan Expressway
3.3 mi · 5 min · Dan Ryan Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
7.9 mi · 11 min · Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
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Continue on Kennedy Expressway
8.2 mi · 12 min · Kennedy Expressway
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Continue on Edens Expressway
13.5 mi · 17 min · Edens Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Skokie Highway
3.8 mi · 4 min · Skokie Highway
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Continue on Skokie Valley Road
3.4 mi · 4 min · Skokie Valley Road
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Continue on South Skokie Highway
8.2 mi · 10 min · South Skokie Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 120 East
1323 ft · 36 sec
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Turn straight onto Belvidere Road
1830 ft · 33 sec · 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 Toledo 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-57 North
Merge slight left
174 mi · 03h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Toledo 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 Toledo to Waukegan?
The road trip is about 243.7 miles (392.2 km) and usually takes 04h 54m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Danforth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 121.9 miles from Toledo and 121.8 miles from Waukegan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 214.5 miles (345.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.43 one way or $64.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Toledo and Mostly Sunny near Waukegan.
Stop Ideas Near Danforth
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 Danforth.
Gilman
Kankakee
Dwight station
Pontiac station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Toledo and Waukegan. Straight-line distance: 214.51 mi (345.22 km).
#1 Toledo
Village in Illinois, United States
| Population | 1,185 |
| Coordinates | 39.2736500, -88.2436500 |
| 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: Waukegan (-87.84479, 42.36363)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 392 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 02m |
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 | $32.43 | $64.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $36.58 | $73.15 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $40.02 | $80.05 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $45.61 | $91.23 |
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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