How far is Waukegan, IL from Hartland, IL?
The driving distance from Waukegan, IL to Hartland, IL is about 36 miles (57.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.8 miles (54.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 05m 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
Driving Distance
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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 02m.
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.
Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Waukegan and Hartland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waukegan and Hartland.
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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
10.5 mi · 16 min · East Belvidere Road
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Continue on Rand Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Rand Road
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Continue on Elm Street
6.9 mi · 13 min · Elm Street
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Continue on State Route 120
2.6 mi · 4 min · State Route 120
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Continue on Charles Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Charles Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Charles Road
37 m · 3 sec · Charles Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Charles Road
2.4 mi · 6 min · Charles Road
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Turn left onto Nelson Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · Nelson Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Nelson Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Waukegan and Hartland.
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.
East Belvidere Road
Continue on East Belvidere Road
10.5 mi · 00h 16m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Waukegan and Partly Sunny near Hartland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Waukegan to Hartland?
The road trip is about 36 miles (57.9 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?
Volo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18 miles from Waukegan and 18 miles from Hartland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.8 miles (54.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.2 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 4:24 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.79 one way or $9.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Waukegan and Partly Sunny near Hartland.
Stop Ideas Near Volo
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 Volo.
Glenview station
Sturtevant station
Naperville
La Grange Road
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Waukegan and Hartland. Straight-line distance: 33.82 mi (54.43 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 Hartland
Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 1,968 |
| Coordinates | 42.3636300, -88.5073200 |
| Altitude | 281 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hartland (-88.50732, 42.36363)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 58 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $4.79 | $9.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.40 | $10.80 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.91 | $11.82 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.74 | $13.47 |
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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