How far is Waukegan, IL from Norridge, IL?
The driving distance from Waukegan, IL to Norridge, IL is about 34.7 miles (55.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.7 miles (44.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m 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 00h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in West Deerfield and Vernon townships of Lake County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Waukegan and Norridge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waukegan and Norridge.
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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
2.2 mi · 3 min · Belvidere Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 94 East Toll: Chicago
1511 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
13.9 mi · 16 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Keep slight right to continue on Tri-State Tollway
11.7 mi · 14 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Take the exit slight right
965 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East: Chicago
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
838 ft · 10 sec · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
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Keep slight left to continue on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
526 ft · 30 sec · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
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Merge slight right onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
123 m · 5 sec · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 171 South: Cumberland Avenue South
1 mi · 2 min · Cumberland flyover
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Keep slight left to continue on IL 171 South: Cumberland Avenue
75 m · 8 sec
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Turn right onto North Cumberland Avenue
1.1 mi · 3 min · North Cumberland Avenue
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Turn left onto West Lawrence Avenue
2529 ft · 57 sec · West Lawrence Avenue
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Turn right onto Redwood Drive
1243 ft · 55 sec · Redwood Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Redwood Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Waukegan and Norridge.
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.
Tri-State Tollway
Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
13.9 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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Waukegan and Mostly Sunny near Norridge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Waukegan to Norridge?
The road trip is about 34.7 miles (55.8 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?
Bannockburn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.3 miles from Waukegan and 17.3 miles from Norridge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.7 miles (44.5 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.60 one way or $9.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Waukegan and Mostly Sunny near Norridge.
Stop Ideas Near Bannockburn
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 Bannockburn.
Glenview station
Chicago Union Station
La Grange Road
Summit
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Waukegan and Norridge. Straight-line distance: 27.67 mi (44.53 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 Norridge
Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 13,971 |
| Coordinates | 41.9633600, -87.8272800 |
| Altitude | 195 |
| Country | United States |
End: Norridge (-87.82728, 41.96336)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 56 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 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 25m |
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 | $4.60 | $9.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.19 | $10.38 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.68 | $11.36 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.47 | $12.94 |
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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