How far is Waukegan, IL from Lakewood, IL?
The driving distance from Waukegan, IL to Lakewood, IL is about 34.7 miles (55.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.7 miles (44.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.
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.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Waukegan and Lakewood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waukegan and Lakewood.
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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
1.1 mi · 2 min · Elm Street
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Turn left onto Chapel Hill Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Chapel Hill Road
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Continue on North River Road
1.4 km · 2 min · North River Road
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Turn right onto Charles J Miller Road
1 mi · 2 min · Charles J Miller Road
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Continue on Bull Valley Road
1863 ft · 37 sec · Bull Valley Road
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Turn left onto South Front Street
5.1 mi · 8 min · South Front Street
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Turn right onto East Terra Cotta Avenue
3 mi · 6 min · East Terra Cotta Avenue
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Turn sharp left
65 m · 8 sec
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Continue on North Virginia Street
1.4 km · 2 min · North Virginia Street
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Turn right onto South Dole Avenue
1700 ft · 48 sec · South Dole Avenue
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Continue on Lake Shore Drive
155 m · 22 sec · Lake Shore Drive
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Continue on Lake Avenue
905 ft · 41 sec · Lake Avenue
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Turn left onto Riverside Drive
93 m · 14 sec · Riverside Drive
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Turn right onto Broadway Avenue
2167 ft · 2 min · Broadway Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Broadway Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Waukegan and Lakewood.
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 Lakewood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Waukegan to Lakewood?
The road trip is about 34.7 miles (55.9 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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 17.3 miles from Waukegan and 17.4 miles from Lakewood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.7 miles (44.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:32 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.67 one way or $11.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Waukegan and Partly Sunny near Lakewood.
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 Lakewood. Straight-line distance: 27.68 mi (44.55 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 Lakewood
Lakewood is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 42.2291900, -88.3550900 |
| Altitude | 271 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lakewood (-88.35509, 42.22919)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 56 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 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 | $4.61 | $5.67 | $11.33 |
| Mid-grade | $5.24 | $6.45 | $12.89 |
| Premium | $5.79 | $7.13 | $14.25 |
| Diesel | $6.59 | $8.11 | $16.22 |
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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