Origin
Durand, IL
Evening in Durand on Tuesday
Local time
7:58 PM
CDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Durand, IL to Waukegan, IL
Data updated 59 minutes ago
Drive Time
2h 14m
Distance
91 mi
146 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
None
0 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 5m
★
6 AM
2h 14m
8 AM
2h 33m
10 AM
2h 21m
12 PM
2h 19m
3 PM
2h 22m
5 PM
2h 32m
8 PM
2h 9m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Durand, IL
Stéphane Tendon
Trip Overview
The drive from Durand, IL to Waukegan, IL covers 91 miles and takes about 2h 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Diggins Street, West IL Route 173, Freeport Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 18.8 miles on East Diggins Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.23 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
45.5 miles from Durand, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 7m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 2h 14m drive with frequent turns across 91 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Diggins Street is the longest continuous segment at about 18.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 15.7 miles in near East Main Street.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 91 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 15.7 miles (East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 43.3 miles (US 14; IL 173 / South Division Street): Navigation decision point; at 43.8 miles (IL 173 / East Diggins Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
15.7 mi into trip
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~22m in
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East Main Street
Turn right onto East Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
43.3 mi into trip
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~1h 4m in
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US 14; IL 173 / South Division Street
Turn left onto US 14; IL 173 / South Division Street
Navigation decision point
4
43.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
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IL 173 / East Diggins Street
Turn right onto IL 173 / East Diggins Street
Navigation decision point
6
87.7 mi into trip
|
~2h 7m in
Take the exit toward IL 132: Grand Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward IL 132: Grand Avenue
8
87.9 mi into trip
|
~2h 7m in
Keep slight left at fork toward IL 132 East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward IL 132 East
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Diggins Street | 18.8 mi | 26m |
| West IL Route 173 | 13.9 mi | 21m |
| Freeport Road | 13.5 mi | 18m |
| West Grove Street | 12.4 mi | 17m |
| North Skokie Highway | 7.4 mi | 8m |
| State Route 173 | 5.6 mi | 7m |
| Belvidere Road | 4.6 mi | 8m |
| Kenosha Road | 3.7 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
East Diggins Street
— 18.8 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Durand, IL and Waukegan, IL.
1
Start on North Center Street
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
North Center Street
2
Continue on IL 70
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Center Road
3
Turn left onto IL 75
13 mi
·
18 min
·
Freeport Road
4
Continue on IL 75
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Blackhawk Boulevard
5
Turn right onto East Main Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
6
Continue on Hononegah Road
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Hononegah Road
7
Turn right onto IL 251
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
North 2nd Street
8
Turn left onto Bridge Street
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Bridge Street
9
Continue on Belvidere Road
4.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Belvidere Road
10
Turn left onto IL 173
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
West Lane Road
11
Continue on IL 173
5.6 mi
·
7 min
·
State Route 173
12
Continue on IL 173
12 mi
·
17 min
·
West Grove Street
13
Turn left onto US 14; IL 173
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
South Division Street
14
Turn right onto IL 173
19 mi
·
26 min
·
East Diggins Street
15
Continue on IL 173
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Kenosha Road
16
Continue on IL 173
14 mi
·
21 min
·
West IL Route 173
Use the left lane.
17
Turn right onto US 41
7.4 mi
·
8 min
·
North Skokie Highway
18
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward IL 132: Grand Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Keep slight left at fork
308 ft
·
10 sec
Toward IL 132 East
Use the left lane.
20
Turn straight onto IL 132
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Grand Avenue
Use the right lane.
21
Turn right onto North Jackson Street
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
North Jackson Street
22
Arrive at destination
North Jackson Street
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 45.5 miles from Durand, IL, or about 1h 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 18.8 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 80 miles or 1h 58m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 45.5 miles or 1h 7m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 49m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Waukegan, IL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Durand, IL so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Durand, IL
This is one driving day of about 91 miles and 2h 14m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Durand, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on East Diggins Street for about 18.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 45.5 mi from Durand, IL · 1h 7m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
46 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 45.5 miles from Durand, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.23 one way
$28.45 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
32 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $15.62 | $31.24 |
| premium | $4.89 | $17.51 | $35.02 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $20.09 | $40.18 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 31.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 27.3 | 0 | $9.56 | $4.37 |
| Efficient EV | 22.8 | 0 | $7.96 | $3.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 36.4 | 0 | $12.74 | $5.82 |
Gas CO2
32 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (66% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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.
Destination
Waukegan, IL
Evening in Waukegan on Tuesday
Local time
7:58 PM
CDT
Current temp
43°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
5 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 14m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Durand, IL to Waukegan, IL covers 91 miles and takes about 2h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Diggins Street, West IL Route 173, Freeport Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 45.5 miles from Durand, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.23 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 91 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 15.7 miles (East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 43.3 miles (US 14; IL 173 / South Division Street): Navigation decision point; at 43.8 miles (IL 173 / East Diggins Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Durand, IL to Waukegan, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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