How far is Waukegan, IL from Hebron, IL?
The driving distance from Waukegan, IL to Hebron, IL is about 36.4 miles (58.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.9 miles (49.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 48m 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.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in the American state of Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Waukegan and Hebron.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waukegan and Hebron.
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Start on North Jackson Street
1375 ft · 45 sec · North Jackson Street
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Turn left onto Grand Avenue
2.8 mi · 6 min · Grand Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward US 41 North: Milwaukee
152 m · 14 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 41 North
806 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Skokie Highway
7.4 mi · 9 min · Skokie Highway
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Turn left onto Rosecrans Road
13.9 mi · 21 min · Rosecrans Road
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Continue on Kenosha Road
3.7 mi · 5 min · Kenosha Road
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Continue on Kenosha Street
8 mi · 12 min · Kenosha Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
69 m · 9 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Prairie Avenue
36 m · 5 sec · Prairie Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Prairie Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Waukegan and Hebron.
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.
Rosecrans Road
Turn left onto Rosecrans Road
13.9 mi · 00h 21m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Waukegan and Rain Showers near Hebron.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Waukegan to Hebron?
The road trip is about 36.4 miles (58.6 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?
Antioch is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.1 miles from Waukegan and 18.3 miles from Hebron.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.9 miles (49.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 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 4:42 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.83 one way or $9.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Waukegan and Rain Showers near Hebron.
Stop Ideas Near Antioch
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 Antioch.
Sturtevant station
Glenview station
Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station
Milwaukee Intermodal Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Waukegan and Hebron. Straight-line distance: 30.88 mi (49.7 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 Hebron
Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 1,114 |
| Coordinates | 42.4716900, -88.4323200 |
| Altitude | 283 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hebron (-88.43232, 42.47169)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 59 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $4.83 | $9.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.44 | $10.89 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.96 | $11.91 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.79 | $13.58 |
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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