How far is Waukegan, IL from Richwoods, IL?
The driving distance from Waukegan, IL to Richwoods, IL is about 273.6 miles (440.3 km), with a travel time of about 06h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 235.8 miles (379.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 23m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Iroquois County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Waukegan and Richwoods.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waukegan and Richwoods.
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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
59.1 mi · 1 hr 15 min
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Turn right
1740 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Pennington Road
1383 ft · 1 min · Pennington Road
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Turn left onto US 150
4.5 mi · 7 min · US 150
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Continue on N 3rd Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · N 3rd Street
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Turn right onto West National Avenue
3.5 mi · 6 min · West National Avenue
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Take the ramp straight
2990 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
9.6 mi · 11 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 1: Marshall, Paris
1963 ft · 50 sec
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Turn left
29.5 mi · 44 min
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Turn left onto East 1050th Ave
3.4 mi · 6 min · East 1050th Ave
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Continue on North Washington Street
922 ft · 19 sec · North Washington Street
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Continue on West Washington Street
98 m · 7 sec · West Washington Street
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Continue on West Franklin Street
2974 ft · 1 min · West Franklin Street
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Turn right onto North Jackson Street
3.5 mi · 6 min · North Jackson Street
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Turn left onto East 700th Avenue
1.4 mi · 5 min · East 700th Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North 2000th Street
686 ft · 32 sec · North 2000th Street
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Turn right onto East 720th Avenue
1.3 km · 3 min · East 720th Avenue
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Continue on East 675th Avenue
2484 ft · 2 min · East 675th Avenue
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Turn left onto North 2100th Street
1109 ft · 51 sec · North 2100th Street
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Turn right onto East 700th Avenue
48 m · 7 sec · East 700th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 700th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Waukegan and Richwoods.
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
Continue straight
59.1 mi · 01h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Waukegan and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Richwoods.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Waukegan to Richwoods?
The road trip is about 273.6 miles (440.3 km) and usually takes 06h 23m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Stockland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 136.9 miles from Waukegan and 136.7 miles from Richwoods.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 235.8 miles (379.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.8 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.43 one way or $72.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Waukegan and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Richwoods.
Stop Ideas Near Stockland
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 Stockland.
Gilman
Rensselaer
Danville, Illinois
Rantoul
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Waukegan and Richwoods. Straight-line distance: 235.79 mi (379.47 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 Richwoods
Unincorporated community in Illinois
| Population | 5,724 |
| Coordinates | 38.9581000, -87.5541900 |
| Altitude | 140 |
| Country | United States |
End: Richwoods (-87.55419, 38.9581)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 440 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 24m |
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 | $36.43 | $72.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $41.08 | $82.17 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $44.96 | $89.92 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $51.24 | $102.47 |
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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