Trip from Waukegan, IL to Hartland, IL

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 2m

Distance

36 mi

58 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 16 min

4 AM

0h 57m ★

6 AM

1h 3m

8 AM

1h 13m

10 AM

1h 6m

12 PM

1h 5m

3 PM

1h 7m

5 PM

1h 12m

8 PM

0h 59m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Hartland, IL

Stéphane Tendon

Trip Overview

The drive from Waukegan, IL to Hartland, IL covers 36 miles and takes about 1h 2m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on East Belvidere Road, Elm Street, Belvidere Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.5 miles on East Belvidere Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.63 one way before food or hotel costs.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
East Belvidere Road	10.5 mi	16m
Elm Street	6.9 mi	13m
Belvidere Road	6.3 mi	9m
Charles Road	4.2 mi	8m
State Route 120	2.6 mi	3m
Nelson Road	1.8 mi	4m
Belvidere Street	1.6 mi	3m
Rand Road	1.1 mi	1m

Longest stretch: East Belvidere Road — 10.5 mi, about 16m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Waukegan, IL and Hartland, IL.

Start on North Jackson Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · North Jackson Street

Turn right onto Glen Rock Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · Glen Rock Avenue

Turn right onto Belvidere Street

1.6 mi · 3 min · Belvidere Street

Continue on IL 120

6.3 mi · 9 min · Belvidere Road

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on IL 120

10 mi · 16 min · East Belvidere Road

Use the left lane.

Continue on IL 120

1.1 mi · 1 min · Rand Road

Continue on IL 120

6.9 mi · 13 min · Elm Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on IL 120

2.6 mi · 3 min · State Route 120

Continue on A28

1.8 mi · 2 min · Charles Road

Enter roundabout onto Charles Road

121 ft · 3 sec · Charles Road

Continue on Charles Road

2.4 mi · 5 min · Charles Road

Turn left onto A28

1.8 mi · 4 min · Nelson Road

Arrive at destination

A28

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Volo, IL

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

Harvard, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Volo, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 18 miles from Waukegan, 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

4 of 4

4 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 34.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

0.5 mi into trip | ~1m in | Glen Rock Avenue

Turn right onto Glen Rock Avenue

Navigation decision point

1 mi into trip | ~2m in | Belvidere Street

Turn right onto Belvidere Street

Navigation decision point

31.8 mi into trip | ~52m in | Charles Road

Enter roundabout onto Charles Road

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

34.2 mi into trip | ~58m in | A28 / Nelson Road

Turn left onto A28 / Nelson Road

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.63 one way

$11.26 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 13 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$6.18	$12.36
premium	$4.89	$6.93	$13.86
diesel	$5.61	$7.95	$15.90

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

Estimated CO2 emission: 12.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	10.8	$3.78	$1.73
Efficient EV	9	$3.15	$1.44
EV Truck/SUV	14.4	$5.04	$2.30

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.

Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026

Origin

Waukegan, IL

Afternoon in Waukegan on Saturday

Local time

3:21 PM

CDT

Current temp

42°F

Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 10 to 20 mph 100% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 17 at 9:46PM CDT until April 17 at 10:45PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 17 at 9:46PM CDT until April 17 at 10:30PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL

Destination

Hartland, IL

Afternoon in Hartland on Saturday

Local time

3:21 PM

CDT

Current temp

69°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

27 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

1h 2m 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?

36 mi in 1h 2m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.

Only 7% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.

13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 10.5 mi on East Belvidere Road.

How Hard Is This Drive?

2/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near Glen Rock Avenue.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Waukegan, IL to Hartland, IL is easy. At 1h 2m with 7% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (Glen Rock Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (Belvidere Street): Navigation decision point; at 31.8 miles (Charles Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 2m. Total distance: 36 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (7%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 10.5 miles on East 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.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Hartland, 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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Trip from Waukegan, IL to Hartland, IL

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Waukegan, IL

Hartland, IL

Same local time

27 degrees warmer at arrival

1h 2m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

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