Road Trips from Waukegan, IL
Where to drive next — curated by how much time you have and what you're in the mood for.
Total Routes
50
Shortest
0.2h
With Parks Nearby
38
Under 2 hours
20 total in this range
South Beloit, IL
1h 44m80.8 mi one way
Berwyn, IL
1h 4m43.2 mi one way
Sycamore, IL
1h 40m62.5 mi one way
Peotone, IL
1h 51m84.6 mi one way
Woodlawn, IL
1h 7m48.6 mi one way
Full-day getaway
14 total in this range
Wyoming, IL
3h 48m186 mi one way
Peru, IL
2h 37m128.7 mi one way
Lexington, IL
2h 58m148.7 mi one way
Earlville, IL
2h 26m105.1 mi one way
Rome, IL
3h 32m179 mi one way
Weekend trip
16 total in this range
Athens, IL
4h 23m225.2 mi one way
Sumner, IL
6h 10m297.7 mi one way
Canton, IL
4h 27m225.4 mi one way
Villa Grove, IL
4h 6m196 mi one way
Williamsville, IL
4h 10m217 mi one way
Browse by Mood
Athens, IL
4h 23m225.2 mi one way
Sumner, IL
6h 10m297.7 mi one way
South Beloit, IL
1h 44m80.8 mi one way
Wyoming, IL
3h 48m186 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
Long daylight returns and parks begin peak bloom.
Summer
Fewer closures but plan for heat and heavier traffic.
Fall
Cooler temps and foliage make it the underrated season here.
Winter
Shorter days — prioritize shorter drives or southbound routes.
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