How far is Waukegan, IL from Dwight, IL?
The driving distance from Waukegan, IL to Dwight, IL is about 107.6 miles (173.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 92.6 miles (149.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 27m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 13m.
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.
Town in Connecticut
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Waukegan and Dwight.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waukegan and Dwight.
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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
56.4 mi · 1 hr 6 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 47: Morris, Dwight
1652 ft · 31 sec
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Turn left
1.6 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto North Union Street
1576 ft · 32 sec · North Union Street
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Turn right
37 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto East Mazon Avenue
1098 ft · 21 sec · East Mazon Avenue
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Turn right
40 m · 10 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 Dwight.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway
56.4 mi · 01h 06m
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 Sunny near Dwight.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Waukegan to Dwight?
The road trip is about 107.6 miles (173.1 km) and usually takes 02h 13m 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?
Darien is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.8 miles from Waukegan and 53.8 miles from Dwight.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 92.6 miles (149.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 15 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 2:02 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.33 one way or $28.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Waukegan and Sunny near Dwight.
Stop Ideas Near Darien
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 Darien.
La Grange Road
Summit
Naperville
Joliet Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Waukegan and Dwight. Straight-line distance: 92.65 mi (149.11 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 Dwight
Village in Illinois
| Population | 3,984 |
| Coordinates | 41.0944800, -88.4250600 |
| Altitude | 192 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dwight (-88.42506, 41.09448)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 173 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 20m |
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 | $14.33 | $28.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $16.16 | $32.32 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $17.69 | $35.37 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $20.16 | $40.31 |
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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