How far is Waukegan, IL from Prairie Grove, IL?
The driving distance from Waukegan, IL to Prairie Grove, IL is about 27.3 miles (43.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.1 miles (35.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m 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 00h 47m.
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.
City in Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Waukegan and Prairie Grove.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waukegan and Prairie Grove.
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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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Turn left onto South Barreville Road
960 ft · 26 sec · South Barreville Road
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Continue on South Green Street
1.4 km · 2 min · South Green Street
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Continue on Barreville Road
2 mi · 6 min · Barreville Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Barreville Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Waukegan and Prairie Grove.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Waukegan and Rain Showers near Prairie Grove.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Waukegan to Prairie Grove?
The road trip is about 27.3 miles (43.9 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?
Round Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.6 miles from Waukegan and 13.7 miles from Prairie Grove.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.1 miles (35.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 4:54 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.62 one way or $7.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Waukegan and Rain Showers near Prairie Grove.
Stop Ideas Near Round 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 Round Lake.
Glenview station
Sturtevant station
La Grange Road
Naperville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Waukegan and Prairie Grove. Straight-line distance: 22.05 mi (35.49 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 Prairie Grove
Village in Illinois
| Population | 1,920 |
| Coordinates | 42.2786300, -88.2609200 |
| Altitude | 231 |
| Country | United States |
End: Prairie Grove (-88.26092, 42.27863)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 44 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $3.62 | $7.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.08 | $8.17 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.47 | $8.94 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.09 | $10.18 |
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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