Origin
Long Lake, IL
Afternoon in Long Lake on Saturday
Local time
2:38 PM
CDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Long Lake, 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
27m
Distance
16.1 mi
26 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 26m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 33m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Long Lake, IL
Sean Ewing
Trip Overview
The drive from Long Lake, IL to Waukegan, IL covers 16.1 miles and takes about 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Belvidere Road, West Belvidere Road, Belvidere Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6.3 miles on Belvidere Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.52 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Belvidere Road | 6.3 mi | 9m |
| West Belvidere Road | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| Belvidere Street | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| East Main Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| West Big Hollow Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Round Lake Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Railroad Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| South Jackson Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Belvidere Road
— 6.3 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Long Lake, IL and Waukegan, IL.
1
Start on North Rock Island Street
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
North Rock Island Street
2
Turn left onto North Augustana Avenue
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
North Augustana Avenue
3
Continue on North Augustana Avenue
177 ft
·
13 sec
·
North Augustana Avenue
4
Turn left onto IL 134
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Big Hollow Road
5
Continue on IL 134
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Long Lake Road
6
Continue on IL 134
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Round Lake Road
7
Continue on IL 134
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
Railroad Avenue
8
Continue on IL 134
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
East Main Street
9
Turn left onto IL 120
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
West Belvidere Road
10
Continue on IL 120
6.3 mi
·
9 min
·
Belvidere Road
Use the left lane.
11
Continue on IL 120
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Belvidere Street
12
Turn left onto Glen Rock Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Glen Rock Avenue
Use the left lane.
13
Turn left onto South Jackson Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Jackson Street
14
Arrive at destination
North Jackson Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 15.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North Augustana Avenue
Turn left onto North Augustana Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
IL 134 / West Big Hollow Road
Turn left onto IL 134 / West Big Hollow Road
Navigation decision point
3
3.7 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
IL 120 / West Belvidere Road
Turn left onto IL 120 / West Belvidere Road
Navigation decision point
5
15.1 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
Glen Rock Avenue
Turn left onto Glen Rock Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
3
15.6 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
South Jackson Street
Turn left onto South Jackson Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.52 one way
$5.03 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.76 | $5.53 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.10 | $6.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.55 | $7.11 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.69 | $0.77 |
| Efficient EV | 4 | 0 | $1.41 | $0.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.25 | $1.03 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% 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
Afternoon in Waukegan on Saturday
Local time
2:38 PM
CDT
Current temp
43°F
Widespread Fog
SE 0 to 5 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
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
1 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
27m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
16.1 mi in 27m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.3 mi on Belvidere Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near North Augustana Avenue.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 27m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (North Augustana Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (IL 134 / West Big Hollow Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.7 miles (IL 120 / West Belvidere Road): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 16.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.3 miles on Belvidere Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (North Augustana Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (IL 134 / West Big Hollow Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.7 miles (IL 120 / West Belvidere Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Waukegan, IL before heading back.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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