How far is Waukegan, IL from Warren, IL?
The driving distance from Waukegan, IL to Warren, IL is about 133.9 miles (215.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 109.7 miles (176.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 06m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated community in Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Waukegan and Warren.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waukegan and Warren.
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Start on North Jackson Street
1375 ft · 45 sec · North Jackson Street
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Turn left onto Grand Avenue
2.8 mi · 6 min · Grand Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward US 41 North: Milwaukee
152 m · 14 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 41 North
806 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Skokie Highway
7.4 mi · 9 min · Skokie Highway
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Turn left onto Rosecrans Road
13.9 mi · 21 min · Rosecrans Road
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Continue on Kenosha Road
3.7 mi · 5 min · Kenosha Road
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Continue on Kenosha Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · Kenosha Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Take the exit straight
16.5 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 43, CTH NN: Beloit, Milwaukee
951 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 43: Milwaukee, Beloit
2334 ft · 57 sec
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Keep slight left
1297 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 43 South: Delavan, Beloit
1293 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
25.1 mi · 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CTH X: Hart Road
1757 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight right
82 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto East Hart Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · East Hart Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Shopiere Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Shopiere Road
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Continue on Henry Avenue
1.2 mi · 3 min · Henry Avenue
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Continue on Maple Avenue
1265 ft · 40 sec · Maple Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 6th Street
2937 ft · 1 min · 6th Street
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Turn right onto East Liberty Avenue
4.6 mi · 7 min · East Liberty Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 81
7.1 mi · 10 min · State Highway 81
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Turn left onto West Beloit Newark Road
5.6 mi · 9 min · West Beloit Newark Road
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Continue on Town Center Road
15 mi · 21 min · Town Center Road
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Turn left onto State Highway 69
3.1 mi · 4 min · State Highway 69
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Continue straight
3057 ft · 50 sec
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Turn right onto West Winslow Road
6.4 mi · 9 min · West Winslow Road
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Continue on Bridge Street
707 ft · 17 sec · Bridge Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Carver Street
134 m · 12 sec · Carver Street
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Turn right onto Hubbard Street
2406 ft · 48 sec · Hubbard Street
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Continue on West Warren Road
6.6 mi · 12 min · West Warren Road
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Continue on East Winslow Road
2.7 mi · 5 min · East Winslow Road
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Turn right onto North Stagecoach Trail
104 m · 7 sec · North Stagecoach Trail
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Continue on South Railroad Street
2936 ft · 59 sec · South Railroad Street
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Turn left onto Burnett Avenue
91 m · 6 sec · Burnett Avenue
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Turn right onto West Main Street
131 m · 14 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left onto South Water Street
11 m · 1 sec · South Water Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Water Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Waukegan and Warren.
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.
I 43 South
Merge slight left
25.1 mi · 00h 27m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Waukegan and Showers And Thunderstorms near Warren.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Waukegan to Warren?
The road trip is about 133.9 miles (215.5 km) and usually takes 03h 06m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Hunter is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.8 miles from Waukegan and 67 miles from Warren.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 109.7 miles (176.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:46 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.80 one way or $35.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Waukegan and Showers And Thunderstorms near Warren.
Stop Ideas Near Hunter
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 Hunter.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Waukegan and Warren. Straight-line distance: 109.76 mi (176.64 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 Warren
Village in Jo Daviess County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 1,300 |
| Coordinates | 42.4964000, -89.9895700 |
| Altitude | 299 |
| Country | United States |
End: Warren (-89.98957, 42.4964)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 215 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 40m |
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 | $3.77 | $17.80 | $35.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $20.07 | $40.15 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $21.97 | $43.93 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $25.03 | $50.07 |
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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