Origin
Pingree Grove, IL
Afternoon in Pingree Grove on Saturday
Local time
1:45 PM
CDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pingree Grove, 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
1h 16m
Distance
45.4 mi
73 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 10m
★
6 AM
1h 16m
8 AM
1h 28m
10 AM
1h 21m
12 PM
1h 19m
3 PM
1h 21m
5 PM
1h 28m
8 PM
1h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pingree Grove, IL
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Trip Overview
Pingree Grove to Waukegan is 45.4 miles and takes about 1 hour 16 minutes via North Hough Road and Belvidere Road, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Illinois, traversing the Midwest region. Expect a route with frequent turns rather than a straightforward highway cruise. It's a manageable distance, making it ideal for a single-day excursion without feeling rushed. Consider this drive if you prefer navigating local roads over interstate travel.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Hough Road | 6.4 mi | 10m |
| Belvidere Road | 6.3 mi | 9m |
| Higgins Road | 5.6 mi | 9m |
| Penny Avenue | 5 mi | 7m |
| Ivanhoe Road | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| West Liberty Street | 3.4 mi | 6m |
| IL 176 | 2 mi | 2m |
| Damish Road | 1.8 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
North Hough Road
— 6.4 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pingree Grove, IL and Waukegan, IL.
1
Start on Reinking Road
43 ft
·
1 sec
·
Reinking Road
2
Enter roundabout onto Damish Road
66 ft
·
2 sec
·
Damish Road
3
Continue on Damish Road
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Damish Road
4
At end of road, turn left onto CR 21
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
Big Timber Road
5
Turn right onto IL 72
5.6 mi
·
9 min
·
Higgins Road
6
Continue on IL 72
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
West Main Street
7
Turn left onto IL 68
5.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Penny Avenue
8
Continue on IL 59; IL 68
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Dundee Road
Use the left lane.
9
Continue on IL 59
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
New Sutton Road
10
Continue on South Hough Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
South Hough Street
11
Continue on IL 59
6.4 mi
·
10 min
·
North Hough Road
Use the right lane.
12
Continue on Barrington Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Barrington Road
13
Turn right onto IL 176
3.4 mi
·
6 min
·
West Liberty Street
14
Turn right onto IL 176
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
IL 176
Use the left lane.
15
Continue on IL 176
152 ft
·
3 sec
·
IL 176
16
Turn left onto Schank Avenue
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Schank Avenue
Use the left lane.
17
Continue on IL 83
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Ivanhoe Road
18
Continue on South Atkinson Road
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
South Atkinson Road
19
Turn right onto IL 120
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
East Belvidere Road
20
Continue on IL 120
6.3 mi
·
9 min
·
Belvidere Road
Use the left lane.
21
Continue on IL 120
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Belvidere Street
22
Turn left onto Glen Rock Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Glen Rock Avenue
Use the left lane.
23
Turn left onto South Jackson Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Jackson Street
24
Arrive at destination
North Jackson Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.7 miles from Pingree Grove, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 44.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Damish Road
Enter roundabout onto Damish Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
1.8 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
CR 21 / Big Timber Road
At end of road, turn left onto CR 21 / Big Timber Road
Navigation decision point
5
29 mi into trip
|
~49m in
|
IL 176
Turn right onto IL 176
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
31 mi into trip
|
~52m in
|
Schank Avenue
Turn left onto Schank Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
44.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m in
|
Glen Rock Avenue
Turn left onto Glen Rock Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.10 one way
$14.20 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.79 | $15.59 |
| premium | $4.89 | $8.74 | $17.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.02 | $20.05 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.6 | 0 | $4.77 | $2.18 |
| Efficient EV | 11.4 | 0 | $3.97 | $1.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.2 | 0 | $6.36 | $2.91 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Afternoon in Waukegan on Saturday
Local time
1:45 PM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
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
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
1h 16m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route offers a turn-heavy local drive experience, with only 4% of the journey on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 6.4 miles on North Hough Road. As you progress, you'll transition between different local roads, including Belvidere Road and Higgins Road, meaning you'll need to stay attentive to navigation. The driving will involve a series of turns and changes in road type, characteristic of navigating through suburban and local areas.
Only 4% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.4 mi on North Hough Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Damish Road.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 45.4 miles you will encounter 10 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: near the start (Damish Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.8 miles (CR 21 / Big Timber Road): Navigation decision point; at 29 miles (IL 176): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 16m. Total distance: 45.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (4%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.4 miles on North Hough 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: near the start (Damish Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.8 miles (CR 21 / Big Timber Road): Navigation decision point; at 29 miles (IL 176): Lane positioning matters here.
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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