How far is Waukegan, IL from Stillman Valley, IL?

The driving distance from Waukegan, IL to Stillman Valley, IL is about 96.9 miles (156 km), with a travel time of about 02h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 70.5 miles (113.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 17m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
96.93 mi
02h 08m
Flight
70.53 mi
113.5 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
70.53 mi
Kilometers
113.5 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
96.93 mi
Kilometers
156 km
Drive Time
02h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Stillman Valley
Sun, Apr 19, 9:02 AM CDT
Return by in Waukegan
Sun, Apr 19, 11:11 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Waukegan
2026-04-19T06:54
Arrive Stillman Valley
Sun, Apr 19, 9:02 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:09 AM to 12:09 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:12 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Waukegan
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Huntley
IL

Village in McHenry and Kane counties, Illinois, United States

From Waukegan
48.4 mi
01h 04m
To Stillman Valley
48.5 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph WNW
Destination
51°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Waukegan and Stillman Valley.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Waukegan and Stillman Valley.

  1. 1

    Start on North Jackson Street

    2647 ft · 1 min · North Jackson Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Glen Rock Avenue

    2495 ft · 1 min · Glen Rock Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Belvidere Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Belvidere Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Belvidere Road

    6.3 mi · 9 min · Belvidere Road

  5. 5

    Continue on East Belvidere Road

    1 mi · 2 min · East Belvidere Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto South Atkinson Road

    2824 ft · 58 sec · South Atkinson Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Ivanhoe Road

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Ivanhoe Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Schank Avenue

    797 ft · 22 sec · Schank Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right

    5.4 mi · 9 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Barrington Road

    2852 ft · 1 min · Barrington Road

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    7.8 mi · 13 min

  12. 12

    Turn slight right

    87 m · 5 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on New Sutton Road

    6.3 mi · 10 min · New Sutton Road

  14. 14

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 90 West Toll: Rockford

    2305 ft · 56 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

    41.6 mi · 45 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I-39 South, US 51 South: Bloomington

    1.1 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight right

    2475 ft · 30 sec

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight right

    8.8 mi · 10 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 72: Genoa, Byron

    2490 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Turn right

    8 mi · 12 min

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Roosevelt Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Waukegan and Stillman Valley.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
41.6 mi · 43%
I-39 South
12 mi · 12%
Barrington Road
8.31 mi · 9%
New Sutton Road
6.3 mi · 6%
Belvidere Road
6.29 mi · 6%
Ivanhoe Road
3.74 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

41.6 mi · 00h 45m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.4 mi
70.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Huntley
01h 04m from Waukegan
Leave By
2:12 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Waukegan and Mostly Sunny near Stillman Valley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Waukegan to Stillman Valley?

The road trip is about 96.9 miles (156 km) and usually takes 02h 08m 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?

Huntley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.4 miles from Waukegan and 48.5 miles from Stillman Valley.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 70.5 miles (113.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.4 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 2:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.90 one way or $25.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Waukegan and Mostly Sunny near Stillman Valley.

Stop Ideas Near Huntley

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Huntley, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Huntley.

BUS

Rockford, Illinois

47 mi away
7559 Walton St.
RAIL

Naperville

49 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

Glenview station

52 mi away
1116 Depot St.
RAIL

Plano

57 mi away
101 West Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Waukegan and Stillman Valley. Straight-line distance: 70.53 mi (113.5 km).

Waukegan

#1 Waukegan

The second most populous city in Lake County, Illinois.

Population85,453
Coordinates42.3636300, -87.8447900
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
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#2 Stillman Valley

Valley in Texas, United States of America

Population1,043
Coordinates42.1072500, -89.1792700
Altitude217
CountryUnited States
Start: Waukegan (-87.84479, 42.36363)
End: Stillman Valley (-89.17927, 42.10725)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 156 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.42 gal
12.95 L · about $12.90
Round trip
$25.79
6.84 gal · 25.9 L
Estimated CO2
30.4 kg one way
Round trip: 60.8 kg / 134 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.90 $25.79
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.55 $29.09
Premium $4.65 $15.92 $31.83
Diesel $5.30 $18.14 $36.28

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Illinois · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Waukegan and Stillman Valley. The current time is 06:54:04.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.