How far is Waukegan, IL from Aviston, IL?
The driving distance from Waukegan, IL to Aviston, IL is about 330.3 miles (531.5 km), with a travel time of about 06h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 275.6 miles (443.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 18m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Waukegan and Aviston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waukegan and Aviston.
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Start on North Jackson Street
2647 ft · 1 min · North Jackson Street
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Turn right onto Glen Rock Avenue
2495 ft · 1 min · Glen Rock Avenue
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Turn right onto Belvidere Street
1368 ft · 34 sec · Belvidere Street
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Turn left onto South Lewis Avenue
2.9 mi · 5 min · South Lewis Avenue
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Turn right onto Buckley Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Buckley Road
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Turn left onto North Skokie Highway
5.6 mi · 7 min · North 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 Skokie Highway
3.8 mi · 4 min · Skokie Highway
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Continue on Edens Expressway
13.7 mi · 17 min · Edens Expressway
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Continue on Kennedy Expressway
8.1 mi · 12 min · Kennedy Expressway
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Continue on Dan Ryan Expressway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Dan Ryan Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
8.8 mi · 12 min · Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
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Keep slight right to continue on I 57 South: Memphis
200.8 mi · 3 hr 41 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 57 South: Memphis
40.9 mi · 44 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 50: Salem, Sandoval
2330 ft · 57 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 50: Salem, Sandoval
25 m · 2 sec
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Turn right onto West Main Street
2.2 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Continue on East Poplar Street
2.7 mi · 3 min · East Poplar Street
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Continue on Poplar
2.7 mi · 3 min · Poplar
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Mine Street
135 m · 6 sec · North Mine Street
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Continue on N Mine St
1107 ft · 16 sec · N Mine St
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Turn right onto W Missouri Ave
14.1 mi · 16 min · W Missouri Ave
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Turn right onto 12th Street
1 mi · 1 min · 12th Street
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Turn left
13.1 mi · 15 min
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Turn left onto Russland Road
1288 ft · 42 sec · Russland Road
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Turn left onto Old US Hwy 50
644 ft · 13 sec · Old US Hwy 50
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Continue on Harrison Street
704 ft · 16 sec · Harrison Street
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Turn right onto Clinton Street
1995 ft · 60 sec · Clinton Street
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Turn left onto 2nd Street
32 m · 5 sec · 2nd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Waukegan and Aviston.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 57 South
Keep slight right to continue on I 57 South: Memphis
201 mi · 03h 41m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Rain Showers leaving Waukegan and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Aviston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Waukegan to Aviston?
The road trip is about 330.3 miles (531.5 km) and usually takes 06h 18m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Thomasboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 165.2 miles from Waukegan and 165.1 miles from Aviston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 275.6 miles (443.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.7 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.97 one way or $87.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 103.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Waukegan and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Aviston.
Stop Ideas Near Thomasboro
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 Thomasboro.
Rantoul
Illinois Terminal
Danville, Illinois
Gilman
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Waukegan and Aviston. Straight-line distance: 275.59 mi (443.52 km).
#1 Waukegan
The second most populous city in Lake County, Illinois.
| Population | 85,453 |
| Coordinates | 42.3636300, -87.8447900 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Aviston
Village in United States of America
| Population | 2,156 |
| Coordinates | 38.6067200, -89.6075900 |
| Altitude | 143 |
| Country | United States |
End: Aviston (-89.60759, 38.60672)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 532 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 07m |
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 | $43.97 | $87.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $49.59 | $99.18 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $54.27 | $108.53 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $61.84 | $123.69 |
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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