How far is York, IL from Waukegan, IL?
The driving distance from York, IL to Waukegan, IL is about 279.8 miles (450.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 220.8 miles (355.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 28m 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 04h 44m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Iroquois County, Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between York and Waukegan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between York and Waukegan.
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Start on North York Street
621 ft · 29 sec · North York Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Broadway Street
1290 ft · 57 sec · West Broadway Street
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Continue on East 150th Road
1.9 mi · 8 min · East 150th Road
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Turn sharp right onto IL 1
17.8 mi · 27 min · IL 1
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Take the ramp right toward IL 1
1963 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
9.6 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight left toward National Avenue, West Terre Haute, Terre Haute
3264 ft · 51 sec
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Continue on West National Avenue
3.5 mi · 6 min · West National Avenue
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Turn left onto N 3rd Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · N 3rd Street
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Continue on US 150
4.5 mi · 7 min · US 150
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Turn right onto Pennington Road
1383 ft · 1 min · Pennington Road
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Continue straight
1740 ft · 1 min
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Turn left
58.9 mi · 1 hr 15 min
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Continue straight
80.6 mi · 1 hr 46 min
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Turn left onto West Lincoln Highway
746 ft · 24 sec · West Lincoln Highway
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Continue on Joliet Street
2.7 mi · 5 min · Joliet Street
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Continue on Lincoln Highway
1.6 km · 2 min · Lincoln Highway
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Continue on Glenwood Dyer Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · Glenwood Dyer Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward IL 394 North
2063 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Calumet Expressway
3.7 mi · 5 min · Calumet Expressway
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Continue on Bishop Ford Freeway
7.9 mi · 11 min · Bishop Ford Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Bishop Ford Freeway
2.8 mi · 4 min · Bishop Ford Freeway
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Continue on Dan Ryan Expressway
3.3 mi · 5 min · Dan Ryan Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
7.9 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 York and Waukegan.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Pennington Road
Continue straight
80.6 mi · 01h 46m
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 leaving York and Rain Showers near Waukegan.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from York to Waukegan?
The road trip is about 279.8 miles (450.3 km) and usually takes 04h 44m 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?
Sheldon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 126.9 miles from York and 152.8 miles from Waukegan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 220.8 miles (355.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 59 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 7:32 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.04 one way or $92.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around York and Rain Showers near Waukegan.
Stop Ideas Near Sheldon
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 Sheldon.
Gilman
Rensselaer
Kankakee
Lafayette station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between York and Waukegan. Straight-line distance: 220.82 mi (355.38 km).
#1 York
Town in Clark County, Wisconsin, USA
| Population | 853 |
| Coordinates | 39.1714300, -87.6391900 |
| Altitude | 137 |
| 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: North Jackson Street (-87.844706, 42.363629)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 450 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 29m |
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 | $4.67 | $46.04 | $92.09 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $52.23 | $104.46 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $57.61 | $115.22 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $64.86 | $129.71 |
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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