How far is Waukegan, IL from Rossville, IL?
The driving distance from Waukegan, IL to Rossville, IL is about 158.4 miles (255 km), with a travel time of about 03h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 137.4 miles (221.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 37m.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Waukegan and Rossville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waukegan and Rossville.
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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 right to continue on I 57 South: Memphis
46.4 mi · 55 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 17: Kankakee, Momence
1374 ft · 36 sec
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Turn straight onto East Court Street
5.9 mi · 9 min · East Court Street
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Continue on South State Route 1
6.7 mi · 10 min · South State Route 1
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Continue on North Dixie Highway
1808 ft · 33 sec · North Dixie Highway
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Turn right onto E 7000S Road
2797 ft · 47 sec · E 7000S Road
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Continue on S 7000E Road
1.4 km · 1 min · S 7000E Road
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Continue on North 2100 E Road
14.8 mi · 22 min · North 2100 E Road
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Continue on North 2100 East Road
1 mi · 2 min · North 2100 East Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Walnut Street
2.7 mi · 7 min · West Walnut Street
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Turn right
27.8 mi · 41 min
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Turn left onto East Attica Street
29 m · 3 sec · East Attica Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Attica Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Waukegan and Rossville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 57 South
Keep slight right to continue on I 57 South: Memphis
46.4 mi · 00h 55m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Waukegan and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Rossville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Waukegan to Rossville?
The road trip is about 158.4 miles (255 km) and usually takes 03h 37m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Peotone is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.3 miles from Waukegan and 79.2 miles from Rossville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 137.4 miles (221.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 21 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:44 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.08 one way or $42.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.7 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 Rossville.
Stop Ideas Near Peotone
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 Peotone.
Kankakee
Homewood
Dyer station
Joliet Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Waukegan and Rossville. Straight-line distance: 137.42 mi (221.15 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 Rossville
Village in Illinois
| Population | 1,202 |
| Coordinates | 40.3792000, -87.6686300 |
| Altitude | 209 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rossville (-87.66863, 40.3792)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 255 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 58m |
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 | $21.08 | $42.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $23.77 | $47.55 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $26.02 | $52.03 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $29.65 | $59.30 |
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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