How far is Waukegan, IL from Summit, IL?
The driving distance from Waukegan, IL to Summit, IL is about 47.2 miles (76 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39.8 miles (64.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 22m 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
Driving 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.
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.
Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Waukegan and Summit.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waukegan and Summit.
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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
2222 ft · 35 sec · Kennedy Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 19: Irving Park Road, Keeler Avenue
1332 ft · 35 sec
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Continue on Kennedy Irving Park Road
119 m · 16 sec · Kennedy Irving Park Road
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Turn slight left onto West Irving Park Road
1004 ft · 23 sec · West Irving Park Road
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Turn right onto North Pulaski Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · North Pulaski Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Belden Avenue
52 m · 10 sec · West Belden Avenue
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Turn left onto North Pulaski Road
6.8 mi · 13 min · North Pulaski Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 55 South
1727 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Stevenson Expressway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Stevenson Expressway
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Continue on Adlai E Stevenson Expressway
1739 ft · 27 sec · Adlai E Stevenson Expressway
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Continue on Adlai Stevenson Expressway
2.1 mi · 3 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 43: Harlem Avenue
2209 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto South Harlem Avenue
2962 ft · 1 min · South Harlem Avenue
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Turn right onto Archer Avenue
2312 ft · 50 sec · Archer Avenue
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Turn left onto South Archer Avenue
1311 ft · 37 sec · South Archer Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Archer Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Waukegan and Summit.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Waukegan and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain near Summit.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Waukegan to Summit?
The road trip is about 47.2 miles (76 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?
Glenview is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.6 miles from Waukegan and 23.6 miles from Summit.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39.8 miles (64.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:08 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.47 one way or $14.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Waukegan and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain near Summit.
Stop Ideas Near Glenview
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 Glenview.
Glenview station
Chicago Union Station
La Grange Road
Summit
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Waukegan and Summit. Straight-line distance: 39.81 mi (64.06 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 Summit
Summit is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.7880900, -87.8103300 |
| Altitude | 187 |
| Country | United States |
End: Summit (-87.81033, 41.78809)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 76 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 35m |
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 | $4.48 | $7.47 | $14.95 |
| Mid-grade | $5.09 | $8.50 | $17.00 |
| Premium | $5.65 | $9.44 | $18.87 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $10.87 | $21.73 |
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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