How far is Waukegan, IL from Rockton, IL?
The driving distance from Waukegan, IL to Rockton, IL is about 85 miles (136.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 62.9 miles (101.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 40m 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 01h 50m.
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.
Human settlement 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 Rockton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waukegan and Rockton.
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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
26.6 mi · 29 min
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Keep slight left
1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left
2 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 51 north, IL 75: South Beloit
1522 ft · 32 sec
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Turn right onto Gardner Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Gardner Street
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Turn left onto North 2nd Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · North 2nd Street
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Turn right onto Prairie Hill Road
2 mi · 4 min · Prairie Hill Road
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Turn left
2183 ft · 45 sec
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Turn right onto North Blackhawk Boulevard
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Blackhawk Boulevard
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Turn left onto East Main Street
13 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Waukegan and Rockton.
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.
I 43 South
Merge slight left
26.6 mi · 00h 29m
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 Likely leaving Waukegan and Showers And Thunderstorms near Rockton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Waukegan to Rockton?
The road trip is about 85 miles (136.8 km) and usually takes 01h 50m 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?
Hebron is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.4 miles from Waukegan and 42.6 miles from Rockton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 62.9 miles (101.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.1 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 2:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.31 one way or $22.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Waukegan and Showers And Thunderstorms near Rockton.
Stop Ideas Near Hebron
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Sturtevant station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Waukegan and Rockton. Straight-line distance: 62.93 mi (101.27 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 Rockton
Illinois village near the Wisconsin border
| Population | 7,477 |
| Coordinates | 42.4525200, -89.0723300 |
| Altitude | 225 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rockton (-89.07233, 42.45252)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 137 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 03m |
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 | $11.31 | $22.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $12.76 | $25.52 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $13.96 | $27.92 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $15.91 | $31.82 |
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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