How far is Waukegan, IL from Champaign, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Waukegan and Champaign is 156.64 miles (252.09 km).
Flight distance from Waukegan, IL to Champaign, IL is 156.64 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 21 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 19 minutes to travel from Waukegan to Champaign with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Waukegan, Illinois to Champaign, Illinois is: 180.69 miles (290.79 km) by car.
Driving from Waukegan to Champaign will take approximately 02 hours 53 minutes.
#1 Waukegan
The second most populous city in Lake County, Illinois. It is located on the western shore of Lake Michigan in northeastern Illinois. Waukegan is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Waukegan Public Library and the Waukegan Historical Society.
| Population | 85453 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°21'49"N 87°50'41"W |
| Latitude | 42.3636300 |
| Longitude | -87.8447900 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Champaign
The most populous city in Champaign County, Illinois. It is located in the central part of the state. Champaign is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign campus and the Krannert Art Museum.
| Population | 89390 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 40°6'59"N 88°14'36"W |
| Latitude | 40.1164200 |
| Longitude | -88.2433800 |
| Altitude | 225 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Champaign: North Neil Street (-88.243515,40.11642)
Estimated Travel Time Between Waukegan and Champaign
The distance between Waukegan and Champaign is 291 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 13 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Waukegan and Champaign. The current time is 20:45:23.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06 hours 01 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 31 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 36 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 00 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 34 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 24 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 15 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 24.14 liters (6.38 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Waukegan and Champaign.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Waukegan to Champaign is $23 (diesel $27.42).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $23 | $26.22 | $29.02 | $27.42 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Illinois ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.607 (Diesel $4.300) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 19, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Waukegan and Champaign (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
