How far is Waukegan, IL from South Shore, IL?
The driving distance from Waukegan, IL to South Shore, IL is about 50.8 miles (81.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 43.7 miles (70.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.
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.
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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 South Shore.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waukegan and South Shore.
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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)
3.8 mi · 5 min · Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90 East
2183 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight right onto Dan Ryan Expressway (Local)
2612 ft · 50 sec · Dan Ryan Expressway (Local)
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Keep slight right to continue on Dan Ryan Expressway (Local)
2163 ft · 27 sec · Dan Ryan Expressway (Local)
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Take the exit slight right toward 71st Street
1779 ft · 51 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on 71st Street
940 ft · 23 sec
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Turn straight onto South Lafayette Avenue
92 m · 8 sec · South Lafayette Avenue
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Turn left onto West 71st Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · West 71st Street
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Turn slight right onto South South Chicago Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · South South Chicago Avenue
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Turn left onto East 75th Street
1.4 km · 2 min · East 75th Street
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Turn left onto South Baldwin Avenue
667 ft · 31 sec · South Baldwin Avenue
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Turn right onto East 74th Street
47 m · 12 sec · East 74th Street
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Turn left onto South Euclid Avenue
144 m · 21 sec · South Euclid Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Euclid Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Waukegan and South Shore.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Edens Expressway
Continue on Edens Expressway
13.7 mi · 00h 17m
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.
Sunny leaving Waukegan and Sunny near South Shore.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Waukegan to South Shore?
The road trip is about 50.8 miles (81.8 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?
Morton Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.4 miles from Waukegan and 25.4 miles from South Shore.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 43.7 miles (70.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:06 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.05 one way or $16.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Waukegan and Sunny near South Shore.
Stop Ideas Near Morton Grove
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 Morton Grove.
Glenview station
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La Grange Road
Summit
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Waukegan and South Shore. Straight-line distance: 43.77 mi (70.44 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 South Shore
South Shore is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.7619800, -87.5778300 |
| Altitude | 180 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Shore (-87.57783, 41.76198)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 82 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 38m |
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 | $4.50 | $8.05 | $16.09 |
| Mid-grade | $5.12 | $9.16 | $18.32 |
| Premium | $5.68 | $10.16 | $20.32 |
| Diesel | $6.52 | $11.67 | $23.35 |
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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