How far is Whitehall, MI from Waukegan, IL?
The driving distance from Whitehall, MI to Waukegan, IL is about 239.1 miles (384.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 104.7 miles (168.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight 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 04h 50m.
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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Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Whitehall and Waukegan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Whitehall and Waukegan.
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Start on 1st Street
26 m · 6 sec · 1st Street
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Turn right
67 m · 19 sec
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Turn right onto Mears Avenue
54 m · 15 sec · Mears Avenue
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Turn left onto West Colby Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · West Colby Street
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Take the ramp right
12.3 mi · 13 min
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Keep slight left
40 mi · 53 min
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Merge slight left onto Gerald R Ford Freeway
44.9 mi · 48 min · Gerald R Ford Freeway
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Merge slight left onto I-94/US-31
63.5 mi · 1 hr 8 min · I-94/US-31
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90, SR 51, US 6 East
1139 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 80 East, I 90 Toll Road: Indiana Toll Road, Chicago Skyway
1932 ft · 51 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West: Chicago, Chicago Skyway West, Indiana Toll Road West
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Indiana Toll Road
19.2 mi · 21 min · Indiana Toll Road
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Turn straight onto Indiana Toll Road
963 ft · 2 min · Indiana Toll Road
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Merge slight right onto Indiana Toll Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Indiana Toll Road
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Continue on Chicago Skyway
2.9 mi · 5 min · Chicago Skyway
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Turn straight onto Chicago Skyway
724 ft · 18 sec · Chicago Skyway
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Merge slight left onto Chicago Skyway
4.1 mi · 6 min · Chicago Skyway
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Keep slight left to continue on Chicago Skyway
1987 ft · 31 sec · Chicago Skyway
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Merge slight left onto Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
7.2 mi · 11 min · Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
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Continue on Kennedy Expressway
8.2 mi · 12 min · Kennedy Expressway
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Continue on Edens Expressway
13.5 mi · 17 min · Edens Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Skokie Highway
3.8 mi · 4 min · 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 South Skokie Highway
8.2 mi · 10 min · South Skokie Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 120 East
1323 ft · 36 sec
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Turn straight onto Belvidere Road
1830 ft · 33 sec · Belvidere Road
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Continue on Belvidere Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Belvidere Street
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Turn left onto Glen Rock Avenue
2495 ft · 1 min · Glen Rock Avenue
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Turn left onto South Jackson Street
2647 ft · 1 min · South Jackson Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Jackson Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Whitehall and Waukegan.
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/US-31
Merge slight left onto I-94/US-31
63.5 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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Whitehall and Rain Showers Likely near Waukegan.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Whitehall to Waukegan?
The road trip is about 239.1 miles (384.8 km) and usually takes 04h 50m 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 Whitehall and 119.6 miles from Waukegan.
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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.41 one way or $68.82 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 Whitehall and Waukegan, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Whitehall and Rain Showers Likely near Waukegan.
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.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Whitehall and Waukegan. Straight-line distance: 104.7 mi (168.5 km).
#1 Whitehall
Human settlement in Muskegon County, Michigan, United States of America
| Population | 1,771 |
| Coordinates | 43.4100100, -86.3486800 |
| Altitude | 187 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Waukegan
The second most populous city in Lake County, Illinois.
| Population | 85,453 |
| Coordinates | 42.3636300, -87.8447900 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| Country | United States |
End: Waukegan (-87.84479, 42.36363)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 385 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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 | $4.08 | $34.41 | $68.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.76 | $40.18 | $80.37 |
| Premium | $5.35 | $45.18 | $90.36 |
| Diesel | $6.47 | $54.62 | $109.25 |
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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