How far is Waukegan, IL from Lake Summerset, IL?
The driving distance from Waukegan, IL to Lake Summerset, IL is about 104.8 miles (168.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 79 miles (127.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 45m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 22m.
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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Waukegan and Lake Summerset.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waukegan and Lake Summerset.
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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
1.5 mi · 2 min · Kenosha Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Take the exit straight
16.5 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 43, CTH NN: Beloit, Milwaukee
951 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 43: Milwaukee, Beloit
2334 ft · 57 sec
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Keep slight left
1297 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 43 South: Delavan, Beloit
1293 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
26.6 mi · 29 min
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Keep slight left
1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left
2 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 51 north, IL 75: South Beloit
1522 ft · 32 sec
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Turn right onto Gardner Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Gardner Street
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Turn left onto North 2nd Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · North 2nd Street
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Turn right onto Prairie Hill Road
2 mi · 4 min · Prairie Hill Road
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Turn left
2183 ft · 45 sec
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Turn right onto North Blackhawk Boulevard
2.2 mi · 4 min · North Blackhawk Boulevard
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Continue on Freeport Road
16 mi · 22 min · Freeport Road
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Turn right onto Best Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · Best Road
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Turn left onto Lake Summerset Road
599 ft · 28 sec · Lake Summerset Road
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Turn right onto Pier Drive
1.6 km · 4 min · Pier Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pier Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Waukegan and Lake Summerset.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 43 South
Merge slight left
26.6 mi · 00h 29m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Waukegan and Sunny near Lake Summerset.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Waukegan to Lake Summerset?
The road trip is about 104.8 miles (168.7 km) and usually takes 02h 22m 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?
Alden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.3 miles from Waukegan and 52.5 miles from Lake Summerset.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 79 miles (127.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.8 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 1:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.95 one way or $27.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Waukegan and Sunny near Lake Summerset.
Stop Ideas Near Alden
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 Alden.
South Beloit, Illinois
Rockford, Illinois
Janesville, Wisconsin
Sturtevant station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Waukegan and Lake Summerset. Straight-line distance: 79.06 mi (127.23 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 Lake Summerset
Census designated place
| Population | 2,048 |
| Coordinates | 42.4544600, -89.3895600 |
| Altitude | 262 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake Summerset (-89.38956, 42.45446)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 169 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 18m |
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 | $13.95 | $27.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $15.74 | $31.47 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $17.22 | $34.44 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $19.62 | $39.25 |
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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