How far is Warren, IL from Waukegan, IL?
The driving distance from Warren, IL to Waukegan, IL is about 133.6 miles (215 km), with a travel time of about 03h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 109.7 miles (176.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 11m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 05m.
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Halfway Point
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Unincorporated community in Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Warren and Waukegan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Warren and Waukegan.
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Start on South Water Street
11 m · 6 sec · South Water Street
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Turn right onto West Main Street
131 m · 8 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left onto Burnett Avenue
91 m · 6 sec · Burnett Avenue
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Turn right onto South Railroad Street
3276 ft · 1 min · South Railroad Street
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Turn left onto East Winslow Road
2.7 mi · 5 min · East Winslow Road
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Continue on West Warren Road
6.6 mi · 12 min · West Warren Road
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Continue on Hubbard Street
2406 ft · 55 sec · Hubbard Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Carver Street
134 m · 10 sec · Carver Street
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Turn right onto Bridge Street
891 ft · 15 sec · Bridge Street
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Continue on West Winslow Road
6.4 mi · 9 min · West Winslow Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
3057 ft · 47 sec
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Continue on State Highway 69
3.1 mi · 4 min · State Highway 69
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Turn right onto Town Center Road
15 mi · 21 min · Town Center Road
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Continue on West Beloit Newark Road
5.6 mi · 9 min · West Beloit Newark Road
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Turn right onto State Highway 81
7.1 mi · 10 min · State Highway 81
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Continue on West Liberty Avenue
4.6 mi · 7 min · West Liberty Avenue
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Turn left onto 6th Street
2890 ft · 1 min · 6th Street
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Turn right onto Maple Avenue
1301 ft · 36 sec · Maple Avenue
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Continue on Henry Avenue
1.2 mi · 3 min · Henry Avenue
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Continue on Shopiere Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Shopiere Road
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Turn right onto East Hart Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · East Hart Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Hart Road
30 m · 2 sec · East Hart Road
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Exit the roundabout onto East Hart Road
662 ft · 11 sec · East Hart Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
50 m · 2 sec
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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 Warren and Waukegan.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
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 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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Warren and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Waukegan.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Warren to Waukegan?
The road trip is about 133.6 miles (215 km) and usually takes 03h 05m 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?
Hunter is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.7 miles from Warren and 66.9 miles from Waukegan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 109.7 miles (176.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.9 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 10:48 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.76 one way or $35.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Warren and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Waukegan.
Stop Ideas Near Hunter
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 Hunter.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Warren and Waukegan. Straight-line distance: 109.76 mi (176.64 km).
#1 Warren
Village in Jo Daviess County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 1,300 |
| Coordinates | 42.4964000, -89.9895700 |
| Altitude | 299 |
| 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: 215 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 39m |
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 | $17.76 | $35.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $20.03 | $40.06 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $21.92 | $43.84 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $24.98 | $49.96 |
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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