How far is Waukegan, IL from Evergreen Park, IL?

The driving distance from Waukegan, IL to Evergreen Park, IL is about 54.9 miles (88.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45 miles (72.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 31m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
54.89 mi
01h 15m
Flight
45.03 mi
72.47 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.03 mi
Kilometers
72.47 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.89 mi
Kilometers
88.34 km
Drive Time
01h 15m

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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 01h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Evergreen Park
Sat, Apr 18, 9:53 AM CDT
Return by in Waukegan
Sat, Apr 18, 11:09 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Waukegan
2026-04-18T08:38
Arrive Evergreen Park
Sat, Apr 18, 9:53 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Waukegan
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Lincolnwood
IL

Village in United States of America

From Waukegan
27.5 mi
00h 37m
To Evergreen Park
27.5 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph SW
Destination
59°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Waukegan and Evergreen Park.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Waukegan and Evergreen Park.

  1. 1

    Start on North Jackson Street

    2647 ft · 1 min · North Jackson Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Glen Rock Avenue

    2495 ft · 1 min · Glen Rock Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Belvidere Street

    1368 ft · 34 sec · Belvidere Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Lewis Avenue

    2.9 mi · 5 min · South Lewis Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Buckley Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Buckley Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto North Skokie Highway

    5.6 mi · 7 min · North Skokie Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Skokie Valley Road

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Skokie Valley Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Skokie Highway

    3.8 mi · 4 min · Skokie Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Edens Expressway

    13.7 mi · 17 min · Edens Expressway

  10. 10

    Continue on Kennedy Expressway

    8.1 mi · 12 min · Kennedy Expressway

  11. 11

    Continue on Dan Ryan Expressway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Dan Ryan Expressway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)

    8.3 mi · 11 min · Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 12, US 20: 95th Street, Chicago State University

    1306 ft · 32 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto South Lafayette Avenue

    697 ft · 18 sec · South Lafayette Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West 95th Street

    4 mi · 7 min · West 95th Street

  16. 16

    Continue on West 95th Street

    25 m · 9 sec · West 95th Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 95th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Waukegan and Evergreen Park.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Edens Expressway
13.7 mi · 25%
Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
8.34 mi · 15%
Kennedy Expressway
8.12 mi · 15%
North Skokie Highway
5.61 mi · 10%
West 95th Street
3.99 mi · 7%
Skokie Highway
3.76 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Edens Expressway

Continue on Edens Expressway

13.7 mi · 00h 17m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.9 mi
45 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lincolnwood
00h 37m from Waukegan
Leave By
3:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Waukegan and Showers And Thunderstorms near Evergreen Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Waukegan to Evergreen Park?

The road trip is about 54.9 miles (88.3 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?

Lincolnwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.5 miles from Waukegan and 27.5 miles from Evergreen Park.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 45 miles (72.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.32 one way or $14.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Waukegan and Showers And Thunderstorms near Evergreen Park.

Stop Ideas Near Lincolnwood

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lincolnwood, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lincolnwood.

RAIL

Glenview station

10 mi away
1116 Depot St.
RAIL

Chicago Union Station

16 mi away
225 South Canal Street
RAIL

La Grange Road

24 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

25 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Waukegan and Evergreen Park. Straight-line distance: 45.03 mi (72.47 km).

Waukegan

#1 Waukegan

The second most populous city in Lake County, Illinois.

Population85,453
Coordinates42.3636300, -87.8447900
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Evergreen Park

#2 Evergreen Park

Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States

Population18,905
Coordinates41.7205900, -87.7017200
Altitude190
CountryUnited States
Start: Waukegan (-87.84479, 42.36363)
End: Evergreen Park (-87.70172, 41.72059)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 88 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.94 gal
7.33 L · about $7.32
Round trip
$14.63
3.88 gal · 14.66 L
Estimated CO2
17.2 kg one way
Round trip: 34.5 kg / 76 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.32 $14.63
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.25 $16.50
Premium $4.65 $9.03 $18.06
Diesel $5.30 $10.29 $20.58

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Illinois · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Waukegan and Evergreen Park. The current time is 08:38:10.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.