Trip from Camp Point, IL to Waukegan, IL

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

6h 19m

Distance

301 mi

484 km

Drive Score

10/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$47

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min

4 AM

6h 7m ★

6 AM

6h 20m

8 AM

6h 45m

10 AM

6h 28m

12 PM

6h 26m

3 PM

6h 30m

5 PM

6h 43m

8 PM

6h 12m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Camp Point, IL to Waukegan, IL covers 301 miles and takes about 6h 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 55, Tri-State Tollway, I 74 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 113.6 miles on I 55. At current regular gas prices, budget about $47.06 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

150.5 miles from Camp Point, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 21m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 19m. Total distance: 301 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

6h 19m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Drive Character

The drive from Camp Point, IL to Waukegan, IL covers 301 miles and takes about 6h 19m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 55 is the longest continuous segment at about 113.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 137.4 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 301 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 137.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 138.8 miles (I 55; US 51): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 252.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 16 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

137.4 mi into trip | ~3h 5m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 55 North, US 51 North: Chicago

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 55 North, US 51 North: Chicago

138.8 mi into trip | ~3h 8m in | I 55; US 51

Merge onto I 55; US 51

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

252.4 mi into trip | ~5h 15m in

Take the exit toward I 294 Tollway North: Wisconsin

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Exit 277A Toward I 294 Tollway North: Wisconsin

259.1 mi into trip | ~5h 25m in | I 294 / Tri-State Tollway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 294 / Tri-State Tollway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

296.1 mi into trip | ~6h 10m in

Take the exit toward IL 120 East: Belvidere Road

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 11A Toward IL 120 East: Belvidere Road

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 55	113.6 mi	2h 6m
Tri-State Tollway	41.8 mi	50m
I 74	27 mi	28m
East Valley View Drive	17.7 mi	21m
Broadway Street	17.1 mi	25m
West Main Street	16.6 mi	24m
South Congress Street	15.9 mi	23m
US 24	13.9 mi	20m

Longest stretch: I 55 — 113.6 mi, about 2h 6m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Camp Point, IL and Waukegan, IL.

Start on South Main Street

278 ft · 9 sec · South Main Street

Turn right onto US 24

1.0 mi · 1 min · West Wood Street

Continue on US 24

7.4 mi · 10 min · West Outerbelt Drive

Continue on US 24

8.3 mi · 12 min · County Road 1080 N

Continue on US 24

0.2 mi · 21 sec · Quincy Road

Continue on US 24

17 mi · 24 min · West Main Street

Turn left onto US 24

16 mi · 23 min · South Congress Street

Continue on US 24

17 mi · 25 min · Broadway Street

Turn right onto US 24; IL 97

3.6 mi · 5 min · East Avenue E

Continue on US 24; IL 78

14 mi · 20 min · US 24; IL 78

Continue on US 24

186 ft · 7 sec · West Valley View Drive

Turn right onto US 24; IL 9

0.1 mi · 13 sec · West Valleyview Drive

Continue on US 24; IL 9

18 mi · 21 min · East Valley View Drive

Continue on US 24

0.9 mi · 1 min · McKinley Avenue

Take the exit onto US 24

0.4 mi · 54 sec · US 24

Merge onto I 474

7.5 mi · 8 min · I 474

Merge onto I 74

27 mi · 28 min · I 74

Keep slight left at fork

1.4 mi · 2 min

Toward I 55 North, US 51 North: Chicago

Merge onto I 55; US 51

114 mi · 2 hr 6 min · I 55; US 51

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

1.6 mi · 3 min

Exit 277A Toward I 294 Tollway North: Wisconsin Use the right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 41 sec

Toward I 294 North: Wisconsin

Merge onto I 294

4.8 mi · 5 min · Tri-State Tollway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 294

37 mi · 45 min · Tri-State Tollway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 47 sec

Exit 11A Toward IL 120 East: Belvidere Road Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn straight onto IL 120

1.9 mi · 2 min · Belvidere Road

Continue on IL 120

1.6 mi · 3 min · Belvidere Street

Turn left onto Glen Rock Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · Glen Rock Avenue

Use the left lane.

Turn left onto South Jackson Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · South Jackson Street

Arrive at destination

North Jackson Street

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 150.5 miles from Camp Point, IL, or about 3h 21m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 113.6 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 66 miles or 1h 38m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 150.5 miles or 3h 21m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 5h 8m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Waukegan, IL than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Camp Point, IL so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Camp Point, IL

This is one driving day of about 301 miles and 6h 19m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 66 miles from Camp Point, IL.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on I 55 for about 113.6 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 150.5 mi from Camp Point, IL · 3h 21m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Normal, IL

151 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Farmington, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 66 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Normal, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 150.5 miles from Camp Point, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 55 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 113.6 miles.

Arriving in Waukegan, IL

The final approach into Waukegan, IL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Waukegan, IL.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$47.06 one way

$94.12 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 105 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$51.67	$103.34
premium	$4.89	$57.92	$115.85
diesel	$5.61	$66.46	$132.91

Estimated Tolls: $2.51

Tri-state Tollway (41.8 mi) $2.51

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$47

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$75–$100

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 105.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $32 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	90.3	1	$31.60	$14.45
Efficient EV	75.3	0	$26.34	$12.04
EV Truck/SUV	120.4	1	$42.14	$19.26

Gas CO2

105 kg

EV CO2

35 kg (67% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Camp Point, IL

Night in Camp Point on Thursday

Local time

10:12 PM

CDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Waukegan, IL

Night in Waukegan on Thursday

Local time

10:12 PM

CDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

8 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

6h 19m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Camp Point, IL to Waukegan, IL covers 301 miles and takes about 6h 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 55, Tri-State Tollway, I 74. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 150.5 miles from Camp Point, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $47.06 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

The route from Camp Point, IL to Waukegan, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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Trip from Camp Point, IL to Waukegan, IL

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Who Is This Route For?

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Waukegan, IL

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Camp Point, IL

Waukegan, IL

Same local time

8 degrees warmer at arrival

6h 19m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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