How far is Waukegan, IL from Round Lake, IL?
The driving distance from Waukegan, IL to Round Lake, IL is about 13.8 miles (22.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.7 miles (20.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census designated place
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Waukegan and Round Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waukegan and Round Lake.
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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
3.4 mi · 5 min · East Belvidere Road
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Turn straight
670 ft · 13 sec
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Turn straight onto East Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
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Turn left onto Nippersink Avenue
129 m · 15 sec · Nippersink Avenue
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Turn right onto North Cedar Lake Road
72 m · 7 sec · North Cedar Lake Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Cedar Lake Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Waukegan and Round Lake.
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.
Belvidere Road
Continue on Belvidere Road
6.29 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Sunny leaving Waukegan and Partly Sunny near Round Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Waukegan to Round Lake?
The road trip is about 13.8 miles (22.2 km) and usually takes 00h 23m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Gages Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.9 miles from Waukegan and 6.9 miles from Round Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.7 miles (20.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.85 one way or $3.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Waukegan and Partly Sunny near Round Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Gages 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 Gages Lake.
Glenview station
Sturtevant station
La Grange Road
Chicago Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Waukegan and Round Lake. Straight-line distance: 12.71 mi (20.46 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 Round Lake
City in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 17,982 |
| Coordinates | 42.3533600, -88.0934100 |
| Altitude | 243 |
| Country | United States |
End: Round Lake (-88.09341, 42.35336)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 22 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $1.85 | $3.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.08 | $4.17 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.28 | $4.56 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.60 | $5.20 |
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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