How far is Waukegan, IL from Benld, IL?
The driving distance from Waukegan, IL to Benld, IL is about 285.1 miles (458.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 248.2 miles (399.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 52m 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 05h 26m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in McLean County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Waukegan and Benld.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waukegan and Benld.
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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
1.6 mi · 3 min · Belvidere Street
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Continue on Belvidere Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · Belvidere Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 94 East Toll: Chicago
1511 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
13.9 mi · 16 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Keep slight right to continue on Tri-State Tollway
22.7 mi · 29 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway
4.8 mi · 6 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Keep slight right to continue on Tri-State Tollway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 55: Chicago, St. Louis
1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis
2295 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway
119.4 mi · 2 hr 13 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis, Springfield
64.8 mi · 1 hr 10 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis
48.1 mi · 52 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 138: Benld, Mount Olive
1903 ft · 36 sec
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Turn right onto Lakeview Drive
3.4 mi · 6 min · Lakeview Drive
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Turn left onto East Central Avenue
1703 ft · 40 sec · East Central Avenue
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Turn left onto South Main Street
55 m · 10 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right
39 m · 6 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Waukegan and Benld.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway
119 mi · 02h 13m
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 then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Waukegan and Sunny near Benld.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Waukegan to Benld?
The road trip is about 285.1 miles (458.8 km) and usually takes 05h 26m 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?
Lexington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 142.5 miles from Waukegan and 142.5 miles from Benld.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 248.2 miles (399.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.9 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 6:08 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.94 one way or $75.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Waukegan and Sunny near Benld.
Stop Ideas Near Lexington
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 Lexington.
Uptown Station
Pontiac station
Dwight station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Waukegan and Benld. Straight-line distance: 248.16 mi (399.38 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 Benld
City in Macoupin County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 1,406 |
| Coordinates | 39.0928200, -89.8039800 |
| Altitude | 192 |
| Country | United States |
End: Benld (-89.80398, 39.09282)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 459 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 33m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $37.94 | $75.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $42.79 | $85.57 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $46.82 | $93.64 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $53.36 | $106.72 |
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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