How far is Waukegan, IL from Newell, IL?
The driving distance from Waukegan, IL to Newell, IL is about 179.1 miles (288.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 152.7 miles (245.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Flight 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 04h 05m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
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 Newell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waukegan and Newell.
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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
1368 ft · 34 sec · Belvidere Street
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Turn left onto South Lewis Avenue
2.9 mi · 5 min · South Lewis Avenue
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Turn right onto Buckley Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Buckley Road
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Turn left onto North Skokie Highway
5.6 mi · 7 min · North Skokie Highway
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Continue on Skokie Valley Road
3.4 mi · 4 min · Skokie Valley Road
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Continue on Skokie Highway
3.8 mi · 4 min · Skokie Highway
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Continue on Edens Expressway
13.7 mi · 17 min · Edens Expressway
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Continue on Kennedy Expressway
8.1 mi · 12 min · Kennedy Expressway
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Continue on Dan Ryan Expressway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Dan Ryan Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
8.8 mi · 12 min · Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
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Keep slight left to continue on Bishop Ford Freeway
10.8 mi · 15 min · Bishop Ford Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East, I 94 East: Indiana
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 6 West, IL 83: Torrence Avenue
2791 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 6 West, IL 83 West: Torrence Avenue
997 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on IL 83 South
153 m · 12 sec
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Turn straight onto Torrence Avenue
3.7 mi · 6 min · Torrence Avenue
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Turn left onto Glenwood Dyer Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Glenwood Dyer Road
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Continue on Lincoln Highway
1.6 km · 2 min · Lincoln Highway
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Continue on Joliet Street
2.7 mi · 5 min · Joliet Street
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Continue on West Lincoln Highway
656 ft · 20 sec · West Lincoln Highway
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Turn right onto Wicker Avenue
58.8 mi · 1 hr 18 min · Wicker Avenue
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Keep slight left
21.6 mi · 27 min
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Continue straight
16.3 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right
1814 ft · 52 sec
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Turn right onto West 1200 South
5.6 mi · 8 min · West 1200 South
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Turn right onto Lynch Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Lynch Road
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Continue on East Voorhees Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · East Voorhees Street
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Turn right onto North Michigan Avenue
1.6 km · 4 min · North Michigan Avenue
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Turn left onto East Winter Avenue
31 m · 5 sec · East Winter Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Winter Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Waukegan and Newell.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Wicker Avenue
Turn right onto Wicker Avenue
58.8 mi · 01h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Waukegan and Mostly Sunny near Newell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Waukegan to Newell?
The road trip is about 179.1 miles (288.3 km) and usually takes 04h 05m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.6 miles from Waukegan and 89.5 miles from Newell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 152.7 miles (245.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:48 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.83 one way or $47.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Waukegan and Mostly Sunny near Newell.
Stop Ideas Near Lake
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 Lake.
Kankakee
Dyer station
Rensselaer
Homewood
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Waukegan and Newell. Straight-line distance: 152.65 mi (245.66 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 Newell
Township in Vermilion County, Illinois
| Population | 12,736 |
| Coordinates | 40.1630900, -87.5836300 |
| Altitude | 201 |
| Country | United States |
End: Newell (-87.58363, 40.16309)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 288 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 14m |
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 | $23.83 | $47.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $26.88 | $53.76 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $29.41 | $58.83 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $33.52 | $67.04 |
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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