How far is Zeigler, IL from Waukegan, IL?
The driving distance from Zeigler, IL to Waukegan, IL is about 352.2 miles (566.8 km), with a travel time of about 06h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 315 miles (506.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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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 06h 43m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
The most populous city in Champaign County, Illinois.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Zeigler and Waukegan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Zeigler and Waukegan.
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Start on Circle Street
150 m · 15 sec · Circle Street
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Exit the rotary onto South Main Street
1189 ft · 38 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Linden Street
2231 ft · 45 sec · Linden Street
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Continue on Illinois Route 149
5.5 mi · 10 min · Illinois Route 149
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Illinois Route 149
33 m · 2 sec · Illinois Route 149
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Exit the roundabout onto Illinois Route 149
1267 ft · 26 sec · Illinois Route 149
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
1023 ft · 17 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1714 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ken Gray Expressway
31 mi · 34 min · Ken Gray Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Ken Gray Expressway
67.5 mi · 1 hr 13 min · Ken Gray Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 57 North: Chicago
195.2 mi · 3 hr 34 min
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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 Zeigler and Waukegan.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 57 North
Keep slight left to continue on I 57 North: Chicago
195 mi · 03h 34m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Zeigler and Mostly Sunny near Waukegan.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Zeigler to Waukegan?
The road trip is about 352.2 miles (566.8 km) and usually takes 06h 43m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Champaign is a useful midpoint, sitting about 176.2 miles from Zeigler and 176 miles from Waukegan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 315 miles (506.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.2 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.87 one way or $93.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 110.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Zeigler and Mostly Sunny near Waukegan.
Stop Ideas Near Champaign
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 Champaign.
Illinois Terminal
Rantoul
Danville, Illinois
Mattoon station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Zeigler and Waukegan. Straight-line distance: 314.95 mi (506.87 km).
#1 Zeigler
City in Franklin County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 1,671 |
| Coordinates | 37.8994900, -89.0520200 |
| Altitude | 125 |
| 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: 567 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 23m |
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 | $46.87 | $93.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $52.86 | $105.73 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $57.85 | $115.70 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $65.93 | $131.86 |
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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