How far is Waukegan, IL from Beecher, IL?
The driving distance from Waukegan, IL to Beecher, IL is about 80.5 miles (129.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 71.6 miles (115.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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 01h 50m.
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.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The third most populous city in the United States and the center of the Chicago metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Waukegan and Beecher.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waukegan and Beecher.
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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 left to continue on Bishop Ford Freeway
10.8 mi · 15 min · Bishop Ford Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Calumet Expressway
2410 ft · 49 sec · Calumet Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Calumet Expressway
15 mi · 21 min · Calumet Expressway
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Continue on Dixie Highway
3.2 mi · 5 min · Dixie Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Dixie Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Waukegan and Beecher.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Calumet Expressway
Keep slight left to continue on Calumet Expressway
15 mi · 00h 21m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Waukegan and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Beecher.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Waukegan to Beecher?
The road trip is about 80.5 miles (129.5 km) and usually takes 01h 50m 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?
Chicago is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.3 miles from Waukegan and 40.2 miles from Beecher.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 71.6 miles (115.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.71 one way or $21.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Waukegan and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Beecher.
Stop Ideas Near Chicago
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 Chicago.
Chicago Union Station
Summit
La Grange Road
Hammond–Whiting station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Waukegan and Beecher. Straight-line distance: 71.61 mi (115.25 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 Beecher
City in United States of America
| Population | 4,385 |
| Coordinates | 41.3405900, -87.6214300 |
| Altitude | 224 |
| Country | United States |
End: Beecher (-87.62143, 41.34059)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 129 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 00m |
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 | $10.71 | $21.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $12.08 | $24.16 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $13.22 | $26.43 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $15.06 | $30.13 |
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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