How far is Waukegan, IL from Hanna City, IL?

The driving distance from Waukegan, IL to Hanna City, IL is about 208 miles (334.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 153.4 miles (246.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 07m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
208.05 mi
04h 03m
Flight
153.36 mi
246.81 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
153.36 mi
Kilometers
246.81 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
208.05 mi
Kilometers
334.82 km
Drive Time
04h 03m

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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 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hanna City
Thu, Apr 16, 5:52 AM CDT
Return by in Waukegan
Thu, Apr 16, 9:56 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Waukegan
2026-04-16T01:49
Arrive Hanna City
Thu, Apr 16, 5:52 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:04 AM to 12:04 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:52 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Waukegan
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Dwight
IL

Village in Illinois

From Waukegan
104 mi
02h 01m
To Hanna City
104.1 mi
02h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Waukegan and Hanna City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Waukegan and Hanna City.

  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

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Belvidere Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Belvidere Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Belvidere Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 94 East Toll: Chicago

    1511 ft · 37 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

    13.9 mi · 16 min · Tri-State Tollway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    22.7 mi · 29 min · Tri-State Tollway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Tri-State Tollway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Tri-State Tollway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55: Chicago, St. Louis

    1 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis

    2295 ft · 56 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway

    113 mi · 2 hr 7 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 74 West: Peoria

    2888 ft · 49 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    27.4 mi · 29 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 474 West: Moline, Rock Island

    11.2 mi · 12 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Farmington

    1.1 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    3010 ft · 47 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    39 m · 7 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto North Maxwell Road

    1984 ft · 46 sec · North Maxwell Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto West Plank Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · West Plank Road

  21. 21

    Continue on West Farmington Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · West Farmington Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Main Street

    41 m · 6 sec · Main Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Waukegan and Hanna City.

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
23 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
113 mi · 54%
Tri-State Tollway
42.6 mi · 20%
I 74 West
28 mi · 13%
I 474 West
11.2 mi · 5%
West Farmington Road
3.19 mi · 2%
West Plank Road
2.25 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Adlai Stevenson Expressway

Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway

113 mi · 02h 07m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 03m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+54.6 mi
153.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dwight
02h 01m from Waukegan
Leave By
8:52 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Waukegan and Chance Rain Showers near Hanna City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Waukegan to Hanna City?

The road trip is about 208 miles (334.8 km) and usually takes 04h 03m 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?

Dwight is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104 miles from Waukegan and 104.1 miles from Hanna City.

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

The direct path is about 153.4 miles (246.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.6 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 8:52 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.68 one way or $55.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Waukegan and Chance Rain Showers near Hanna City.

Stop Ideas Near Dwight

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Dwight, 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 Dwight.

RAIL

Dwight station

119 West Main St.
RAIL

Pontiac station

30 mi away
721 West Washington St.
RAIL

Kankakee

47 mi away
199 South East Ave.
RAIL

Gilman

52 mi away
US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Waukegan and Hanna City. Straight-line distance: 153.36 mi (246.81 km).

Waukegan

#1 Waukegan

The second most populous city in Lake County, Illinois.

Population85,453
Coordinates42.3636300, -87.8447900
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
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#2 Hanna City

Human settlement in United States of America

Population1,182
Coordinates40.6917000, -89.7951100
Altitude222
CountryUnited States
Start: Waukegan (-87.84479, 42.36363)
End: Hanna City (-89.79511, 40.6917)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 335 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.34 gal
27.79 L · about $27.68
Round trip
$55.36
14.68 gal · 55.58 L
Estimated CO2
65.2 kg one way
Round trip: 130.5 kg / 288 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $27.68 $55.36
Mid-grade $4.25 $31.22 $62.43
Premium $4.65 $34.16 $68.32
Diesel $5.30 $38.93 $77.86

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Waukegan and Hanna City. The current time is 01:49:02.

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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.