How far is Waukegan, IL from Oneco, IL?
The driving distance from Waukegan, IL to Oneco, IL is about 117.4 miles (189 km), with a travel time of about 02h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 93.2 miles (150 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 19m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 39m.
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.
Township in Lawrence County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Waukegan and Oneco.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waukegan and Oneco.
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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
25.1 mi · 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CTH X: Hart Road
1757 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight right
82 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto East Hart Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · East Hart Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Shopiere Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Shopiere Road
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Continue on Henry Avenue
1.2 mi · 3 min · Henry Avenue
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Continue on Maple Avenue
1265 ft · 40 sec · Maple Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 6th Street
2937 ft · 1 min · 6th Street
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Turn right onto East Liberty Avenue
4.6 mi · 7 min · East Liberty Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 81
7.1 mi · 10 min · State Highway 81
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Turn left onto West Beloit Newark Road
5.6 mi · 9 min · West Beloit Newark Road
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Continue on Town Center Road
15 mi · 21 min · Town Center Road
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Turn left onto State Highway 69
3.1 mi · 4 min · State Highway 69
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Continue straight
1 mi · 1 min
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Turn left onto Illinois Route 26
1416 ft · 39 sec · Illinois Route 26
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Illinois Route 26
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Waukegan and Oneco.
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
25.1 mi · 00h 27m
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 Partly Sunny near Oneco.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Waukegan to Oneco?
The road trip is about 117.4 miles (189 km) and usually takes 02h 39m 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?
Lawrence is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.7 miles from Waukegan and 58.8 miles from Oneco.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 93.2 miles (150 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.2 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 1:10 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.61 one way or $31.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Waukegan and Partly Sunny near Oneco.
Stop Ideas Near Lawrence
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 Lawrence.
South Beloit, Illinois
Rockford, Illinois
Janesville, Wisconsin
Sturtevant station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Waukegan and Oneco. Straight-line distance: 93.19 mi (149.97 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 Oneco
Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 1,228 |
| Coordinates | 42.4875100, -89.6642900 |
| Altitude | 257 |
| Country | United States |
End: Oneco (-89.66429, 42.48751)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 189 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 27m |
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 | $15.61 | $31.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $17.61 | $35.21 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $19.27 | $38.54 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $21.96 | $43.92 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
Prices in Illinois · Apr 23, 2026
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