Origin
Fox River Grove, IL
Evening in Fox River Grove on Tuesday
Local time
7:37 PM
CDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fox River Grove, IL to Waukegan, IL
Data updated 1 hour ago
Drive Time
47m
Distance
27.5 mi
44 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
19 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 44m
★
6 AM
0h 48m
8 AM
0h 56m
10 AM
0h 50m
12 PM
0h 50m
3 PM
0h 51m
5 PM
0h 55m
8 PM
0h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fox River Grove, IL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Fox River Grove, IL to Waukegan, IL covers 27.5 miles and takes about 47m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Belvidere Road, Ivanhoe Road, North Kelsey Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6.3 miles on Belvidere Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.30 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
13.8 miles from Fox River Grove, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 24m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 47m drive with frequent turns across 27.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Belvidere Road is the longest continuous segment at about 6.3 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 0.1 miles in near Glenice Parkway.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 27.5 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 0.1 miles (Glenice Parkway): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Lucille Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 11.2 miles (IL 176): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Glenice Parkway
Turn left onto Glenice Parkway
Navigation decision point
6
0.3 mi into trip
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~1m in
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Lucille Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto Lucille Avenue
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
5
11.2 mi into trip
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~20m in
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IL 176
Turn right onto IL 176
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
13.2 mi into trip
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~23m in
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Schank Avenue
Turn left onto Schank Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
26.5 mi into trip
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~45m in
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Glen Rock Avenue
Turn left onto Glen Rock Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Belvidere Road | 6.3 mi | 9m |
| Ivanhoe Road | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| North Kelsey Road | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| West Liberty Street | 3.4 mi | 6m |
| IL 176 | 2 mi | 2m |
| Belvidere Street | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| IL 59 | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| State Route 22 | 1.2 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Belvidere Road
— 6.3 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fox River Grove, IL and Waukegan, IL.
1
Start on Skyline Drive
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Skyline Drive
2
Turn left onto Glenice Parkway
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
Glenice Parkway
3
At end of road, turn left onto Lucille Avenue
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Lucille Avenue
4
Turn left onto US 14
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
South Northwest Highway
5
Turn left onto IL 22
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
State Route 22
6
Turn left onto V49
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
North Kelsey Road
7
Continue on V49
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
North Kelsey Road
8
At end of road, turn left onto IL 59
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
IL 59
9
Continue on Barrington Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Barrington Road
10
Turn right onto IL 176
3.4 mi
·
6 min
·
West Liberty Street
11
Turn right onto IL 176
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
IL 176
Use the left lane.
12
Continue on IL 176
152 ft
·
3 sec
·
IL 176
13
Turn left onto Schank Avenue
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Schank Avenue
Use the left lane.
14
Continue on IL 83
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Ivanhoe Road
15
Continue on South Atkinson Road
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
South Atkinson Road
16
Turn right onto IL 120
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
East Belvidere Road
17
Continue on IL 120
6.3 mi
·
9 min
·
Belvidere Road
Use the left lane.
18
Continue on IL 120
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Belvidere Street
19
Turn left onto Glen Rock Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Glen Rock Avenue
Use the left lane.
20
Turn left onto South Jackson Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Jackson Street
21
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 13.8 miles from Fox River Grove, IL, or about 24m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 6.3 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 27.5 miles or 47m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 13.8 miles or 24m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 39m
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 Fox River Grove, 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 Fox River Grove, IL
This is one driving day of about 27.5 miles and 47m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Fox River Grove, 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 Belvidere Road for about 6.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 13.8 mi from Fox River Grove, IL · 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
14 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 27.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 13.8 miles from Fox River Grove, 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
$4.30 one way
$8.60 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.72 | $9.44 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.29 | $10.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.07 | $12.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$29–$54
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
19 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
American Place Casino - Tesla Supercharger
Waukegan, IL
Tesla
20 DCFC
Woodman's - Tesla Supercharger
Lakemoor, IL
Tesla
12 DCFC
Thorntons, E. Rollins Rd, Round Lake Beach, IL
Round Lake Beach, IL
BP_PULSE
6 DCFC
BP Gurnee
Gurnee, IL
NAYAX_ENERGY
6 DCFC
Thorntons, Tek Dr, Crystal Lake, IL
Crystal Lake, IL
BP_PULSE
4 DCFC
Wickstrom Auto Group - DCFC
Barrington, IL
Blink Network
4 DCFC
BofA Lake Zurich Commons IL4-844 (Lake Zurich, IL)
Lake Zurich, IL
Electrify America
4 DCFC
Victor Ford
Wauconda, IL
FORD_CHARGE
4 DCFC
ChargePoint Network: 6
BP_PULSE: 4
Blink Network: 2
Tesla: 2
Electrify America: 1
FORD_CHARGE: 1
IN_CHARGE: 1
NAYAX_ENERGY: 1
FCN: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.89 | $1.32 |
| Efficient EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.41 | $1.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11 | 0 | $3.85 | $1.76 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
7:37 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
8 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
47m 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 Fox River Grove, IL to Waukegan, IL covers 27.5 miles and takes about 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Belvidere Road, Ivanhoe Road, North Kelsey Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.8 miles from Fox River Grove, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.30 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 27.5 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 0.1 miles (Glenice Parkway): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Lucille Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 11.2 miles (IL 176): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Fox River Grove, IL to Waukegan, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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