Origin
Hebron, IL
Morning in Hebron on Saturday
Local time
9:15 AM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hebron, IL to Waukegan, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
53m
Distance
36.4 mi
59 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 49m
★
6 AM
0h 54m
8 AM
1h 2m
10 AM
0h 57m
12 PM
0h 56m
3 PM
0h 57m
5 PM
1h 2m
8 PM
0h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hebron, IL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Hebron, IL to Waukegan, IL covers 36.4 miles and takes about 53m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West IL Route 173, Maple Avenue, North Skokie Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 13.9 miles on West IL Route 173. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.69 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 53m. Total distance: 36.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (38%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
The drive from Hebron, IL to Waukegan, IL covers 36.4 miles and takes about 53m, 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 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West IL Route 173 is the longest continuous segment at about 13.9 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
930 ft
654 ft
Total Climb
143 ft
Total Descent
419 ft
Highest Point
930 ft
Elevation Range
276 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near IL 47 / Main Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 53m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (IL 47 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (IL 173 / Maple Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 33.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
IL 47 / Main Street
Turn right onto IL 47 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
3
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
IL 173 / Maple Avenue
Turn right onto IL 173 / Maple Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
33.1 mi into trip
|
~46m 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
33.3 mi into trip
|
~46m 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
4
36.2 mi into trip
|
~52m in
|
North Jackson Street
Turn right onto North Jackson Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West IL Route 173 | 13.9 mi | 21m |
| Maple Avenue | 8 mi | 11m |
| North Skokie Highway | 7.4 mi | 8m |
| Kenosha Road | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| Grand Avenue | 2.8 mi | 5m |
| North Jackson Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Prairie Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
West IL Route 173
— 13.9 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hebron, IL and Waukegan, IL.
1
Start on Prairie Avenue
119 ft
·
7 sec
·
Prairie Avenue
2
Turn right onto IL 47
226 ft
·
6 sec
·
Main Street
3
Turn right onto IL 173
8.0 mi
·
11 min
·
Maple Avenue
4
Continue on IL 173
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Kenosha Road
5
Continue on IL 173
14 mi
·
21 min
·
West IL Route 173
Use the left lane.
6
Turn right onto US 41
7.4 mi
·
8 min
·
North Skokie Highway
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward IL 132: Grand Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork
308 ft
·
10 sec
Toward IL 132 East
Use the left lane.
9
Turn straight onto IL 132
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Grand Avenue
Use the right lane.
10
Turn right onto North Jackson Street
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
North Jackson Street
11
Arrive at destination
North Jackson Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.2 mi from Hebron, IL · 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.2 miles from Hebron, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Waukegan, IL
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Waukegan, IL if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.69 one way
$11.38 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.25 | $12.50 |
| premium | $4.89 | $7.00 | $14.01 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.04 | $16.07 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.9 | 0 | $3.82 | $1.75 |
| Efficient EV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.18 | $1.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.6 | 0 | $5.10 | $2.33 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Morning in Waukegan on Saturday
Local time
9:15 AM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Mostly Cloudy
WSW 15 mph
5% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 12 at 9:52PM CDT until April 17 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 12 at 9:52PM CDT until April 17 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
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
14 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
53m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Hebron, IL to Waukegan, IL covers 36.4 miles and takes about 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West IL Route 173, Maple Avenue, North Skokie Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18.2 miles from Hebron, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.69 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 is a straightforward 53m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (IL 47 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (IL 173 / Maple Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 33.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Hebron, IL to Waukegan, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 654 ft to 930 ft elevation with about 143 ft of total climbing.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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