How far is Waukegan, IL from Johnsburg, IL?
The driving distance from Waukegan, IL to Johnsburg, IL is about 22.5 miles (36.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.3 miles (32.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Lake County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Waukegan and Johnsburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waukegan and Johnsburg.
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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
3.4 mi · 5 min · East Belvidere Road
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Turn straight
670 ft · 13 sec
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Turn straight onto East Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Railroad Avenue
2765 ft · 59 sec · Railroad Avenue
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Continue on Round Lake Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Round Lake Road
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Continue on Long Lake Road
1709 ft · 36 sec · Long Lake Road
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Continue on West Big Hollow Road
4.5 mi · 8 min · West Big Hollow Road
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Continue on Bay Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Bay Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Chapel Hill Road
1.1 km · 2 min · North Chapel Hill Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward the route
89 m · 17 sec
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Exit the roundabout
12 m · 2 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 Johnsburg.
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.
Belvidere Road
Continue on Belvidere Road
6.29 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Waukegan and Mostly Sunny near Johnsburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Waukegan to Johnsburg?
The road trip is about 22.5 miles (36.2 km) and usually takes 00h 39m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Grayslake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.2 miles from Waukegan and 11.2 miles from Johnsburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.3 miles (32.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.98 one way or $5.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Waukegan and Mostly Sunny near Johnsburg.
Stop Ideas Near Grayslake
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 Grayslake.
Glenview station
Sturtevant station
La Grange Road
Chicago Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Waukegan and Johnsburg. Straight-line distance: 20.31 mi (32.68 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 Johnsburg
Village in United States of America
| Population | 6,310 |
| Coordinates | 42.3800200, -88.2420300 |
| Altitude | 229 |
| Country | United States |
End: Johnsburg (-88.24203, 42.38002)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 36 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $2.98 | $5.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.36 | $6.72 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.68 | $7.35 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.19 | $8.38 |
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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