How far is Waukegan, IL from Whitehall, MI?
The driving distance from Waukegan, IL to Whitehall, MI is about 239.1 miles (384.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 104.7 miles (168.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 49m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Berrien County, Michigan, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Waukegan and Whitehall.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waukegan and Whitehall.
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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 left to continue on Chicago Skyway
4.5 mi · 7 min · Chicago Skyway
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Turn straight onto Chicago Skyway
591 ft · 14 sec · Chicago Skyway
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Merge slight left onto Chicago Skyway
3.1 mi · 5 min · Chicago Skyway
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Continue on Indiana Toll Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Indiana Toll Road
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Turn straight onto Indiana Toll Road
961 ft · 2 min · Indiana Toll Road
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Merge slight right onto Indiana Toll Road
1.8 mi · 2 min · Indiana Toll Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Indiana Toll Road
17.4 mi · 19 min · Indiana Toll Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 94, US 6, SR 51: Detroit, Lake Station
851 ft · 21 sec
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Continue straight
622 ft · 15 sec
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Continue straight
1977 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 94 East: Detroit
3126 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
63.3 mi · 1 hr 8 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 196 North, US 31 North: South Haven, Holland, Grand Rapids
45.3 mi · 49 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 31, I 196 Business: Holland, Muskegon
52.3 mi · 1 hr 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 31 Business: Whitehall, Montague
926 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on BUS US-31
1.8 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto 1st Street
28 m · 4 sec · 1st Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 1st Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Waukegan and Whitehall.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 94 East
Merge slight left
63.3 mi · 01h 08m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Waukegan and Chance Rain Showers near Whitehall.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Waukegan to Whitehall?
The road trip is about 239.1 miles (384.8 km) and usually takes 04h 49m 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?
Bridgman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 119.5 miles from Waukegan and 119.6 miles from Whitehall.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 104.7 miles (168.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 134.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:20 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.42 one way or $74.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Waukegan and Whitehall, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Waukegan and Chance Rain Showers near Whitehall.
Stop Ideas Near Bridgman
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 Bridgman.
St. Joseph
New Buffalo
New Buffalo, Michigan
Niles station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Waukegan and Whitehall. Straight-line distance: 104.7 mi (168.5 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 Whitehall
Human settlement in Muskegon County, Michigan, United States of America
| Population | 1,771 |
| Coordinates | 43.4100100, -86.3486800 |
| Altitude | 187 |
| Country | United States |
End: Whitehall (-86.34868, 43.41001)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 385 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 58m |
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 | $4.43 | $37.42 | $74.85 |
| Mid-grade | $5.05 | $42.61 | $85.21 |
| Premium | $5.61 | $47.35 | $94.70 |
| Diesel | $6.47 | $54.61 | $109.21 |
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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