How far is Waukegan, IL from Uptown, IL?
The driving distance from Waukegan, IL to Uptown, IL is about 36 miles (57.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.2 miles (47 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 45m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.
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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Waukegan and Uptown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waukegan and Uptown.
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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
11.4 mi · 15 min · Edens Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 14 East: Peterson Avenue, Caldwell Avenue
1363 ft · 33 sec
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Turn slight right onto North Caldwell Avenue
83 m · 5 sec · North Caldwell Avenue
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Continue on West Peterson Avenue
2.2 mi · 4 min · West Peterson Avenue
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Turn slight right onto North Lincoln Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · North Lincoln Avenue
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Turn right onto North Western Avenue
657 ft · 20 sec · North Western Avenue
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Turn left onto West Lawrence Avenue
1.8 mi · 4 min · West Lawrence Avenue
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Turn right onto North Sheridan Road
989 ft · 36 sec · North Sheridan Road
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Turn left onto West Eastwood Avenue
155 m · 15 sec · West Eastwood Avenue
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Turn slight right
55 m · 13 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Waukegan and Uptown.
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
11.4 mi · 00h 15m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Waukegan and Chance Rain Showers near Uptown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Waukegan to Uptown?
The road trip is about 36 miles (57.9 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?
Glencoe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18 miles from Waukegan and 18 miles from Uptown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.2 miles (47 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.8 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 4:44 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.85 one way or $11.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Waukegan and Chance Rain Showers near Uptown.
Stop Ideas Near Glencoe
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 Glencoe.
Glenview station
Chicago Union Station
La Grange Road
Summit
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Waukegan and Uptown. Straight-line distance: 29.19 mi (46.98 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 Uptown
Uptown is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.9659000, -87.6526200 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
End: Uptown (-87.65262, 41.9659)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 58 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $4.61 | $5.85 | $11.70 |
| Mid-grade | $5.24 | $6.65 | $13.31 |
| Premium | $5.79 | $7.36 | $14.72 |
| Diesel | $6.59 | $8.37 | $16.74 |
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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