How far is Waukegan, IL from North Chicago, IL?
The driving distance from Waukegan, IL to North Chicago, IL is about 4 miles (6.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 2.6 miles (4.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 14m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 07m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Lake County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Waukegan and North Chicago.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waukegan and North Chicago.
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Start on North Jackson Street
1375 ft · 42 sec · North Jackson Street
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Turn right onto Grand Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · Grand Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward IL 137 South: Melvin Amstutz Highway
833 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Melvin Amstutz Highway
1.1 km · 55 sec · Melvin Amstutz Highway
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Continue on South Sheridan Road
1.9 mi · 2 min · South Sheridan Road
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Turn right onto Broadway
654 ft · 24 sec · Broadway
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Turn right onto Park Avenue
63 m · 10 sec · Park Avenue
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Turn right onto Fellows Place
14 m · 2 sec · Fellows Place
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Fellows Place
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Waukegan and North Chicago.
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.
South Sheridan Road
Continue on South Sheridan Road
1.93 mi · 00h 02m
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 North Chicago.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Waukegan to North Chicago?
The road trip is about 4 miles (6.4 km) and usually takes 00h 07m 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?
Park City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2 miles from Waukegan and 2 miles from North Chicago.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 2.6 miles (4.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:16 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.53 one way or $1.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Waukegan and Mostly Sunny near North Chicago.
Stop Ideas Near Park City
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 Park City.
Glenview station
Sturtevant station
Chicago Union Station
La Grange Road
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Waukegan and North Chicago. Straight-line distance: 2.63 mi (4.24 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 North Chicago
City and suburb of Chicago, Illinois, USA
| Population | 29,639 |
| Coordinates | 42.3255800, -87.8411800 |
| Altitude | 201 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Chicago (-87.84118, 42.32558)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 6 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 02m |
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 | $0.53 | $1.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $0.60 | $1.19 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $0.65 | $1.30 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $0.74 | $1.49 |
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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