How far is Waukegan, IL from Brookside, IL?
The driving distance from Waukegan, IL to Brookside, IL is about 56.7 miles (91.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 42.2 miles (67.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 59m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 29m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Waukegan and Brookside.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waukegan and Brookside.
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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
6.3 mi · 9 min · Belvidere Road
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Continue on East Belvidere Road
1 mi · 2 min · East Belvidere Road
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Turn left onto South Atkinson Road
2824 ft · 58 sec · South Atkinson Road
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Continue on Ivanhoe Road
3.7 mi · 6 min · Ivanhoe Road
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Continue on Schank Avenue
797 ft · 24 sec · Schank Avenue
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Turn right
5.4 mi · 9 min
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Turn left onto Barrington Road
2852 ft · 1 min · Barrington Road
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Continue straight
7.8 mi · 13 min
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Turn slight right
87 m · 5 sec
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Continue on New Sutton Road
6.3 mi · 10 min · New Sutton Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 90 West Toll: Rockford
2305 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
6.9 mi · 7 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward Randall Road
1726 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Randall Road, Elgin
68 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto Randall Road
8.8 mi · 14 min · Randall Road
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Turn right onto Bolcum Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · Bolcum Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Burlington Road
54 m · 4 sec · Burlington Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Burlington Road
1532 ft · 35 sec · Burlington Road
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Turn right
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto Brookside West Drive
634 ft · 28 sec · Brookside West Drive
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Continue on Brookside West Drive
706 ft · 31 sec · Brookside West Drive
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Turn right onto Circle Drive
128 m · 18 sec · Circle Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Circle Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Waukegan and Brookside.
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.
Randall Road
Turn left onto Randall Road
8.81 mi · 00h 14m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Waukegan and Mostly Sunny near Brookside.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Waukegan to Brookside?
The road trip is about 56.7 miles (91.3 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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?
Barrington Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.3 miles from Waukegan and 28.4 miles from Brookside.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 42.2 miles (67.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.5 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 3:30 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.54 one way or $15.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Waukegan and Mostly Sunny near Brookside.
Stop Ideas Near Barrington Hills
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 Barrington Hills.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Waukegan and Brookside. Straight-line distance: 42.19 mi (67.9 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 Brookside
Township in Clinton County, Illinois
| Population | 5,328 |
| Coordinates | 41.9358600, -88.4325800 |
| Altitude | 270 |
| Country | United States |
End: Brookside (-88.43258, 41.93586)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 91 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 42m |
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 | $7.54 | $15.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $8.51 | $17.01 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $9.31 | $18.62 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $10.61 | $21.22 |
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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