How far is Waukegan, IL from Bourbon, IL?
The driving distance from Waukegan, IL to Bourbon, IL is about 205.1 miles (330 km), with a travel time of about 04h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 183 miles (294.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 28m 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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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 14m.
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 Kankakee 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 Waukegan and Bourbon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waukegan and Bourbon.
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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
138.5 mi · 2 hr 34 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 45: Tolono, Pesotum, Tuscola
1328 ft · 28 sec
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Turn straight
8 mi · 12 min
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Turn right
825 ft · 30 sec
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Turn straight onto County Road 950 North
3.5 mi · 5 min · County Road 950 North
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Turn left onto North County Road 590 East
1.6 mi · 6 min · North County Road 590 East
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Continue on North County Road 560 East
116 m · 17 sec · North County Road 560 East
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Continue on North County Road 540 East
2707 ft · 2 min · North County Road 540 East
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Turn right onto County Highway 16
1.1 mi · 4 min · County Highway 16
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Continue on North County Road 475 East
1278 ft · 56 sec · North County Road 475 East
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Continue on North County Road 490 East
137 m · 21 sec · North County Road 490 East
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Continue on County Road 490E
42 m · 6 sec · County Road 490E
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · County Road 490E
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Waukegan and Bourbon.
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 South
Keep slight right to continue on I 57 South: Memphis
138 mi · 02h 34m
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 Likely leaving Waukegan and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Bourbon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Waukegan to Bourbon?
The road trip is about 205.1 miles (330 km) and usually takes 04h 14m 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?
Otto is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102.6 miles from Waukegan and 102.5 miles from Bourbon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 183 miles (294.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.1 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 8:32 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.30 one way or $54.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Waukegan and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Bourbon.
Stop Ideas Near Otto
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 Otto.
Kankakee
Gilman
Dwight station
Joliet Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Waukegan and Bourbon. Straight-line distance: 183.02 mi (294.54 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 Bourbon
Township in Douglas County, Illinois
| Population | 4,061 |
| Coordinates | 39.7455900, -88.3789400 |
| Altitude | 201 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bourbon (-88.37894, 39.74559)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 330 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 33m |
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 | $27.30 | $54.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $30.79 | $61.58 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $33.69 | $67.39 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $38.40 | $76.80 |
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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