Origin
Waukegan, IL
Night in Waukegan on Tuesday
Local time
10:48 PM
CDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Waukegan, IL to Warren, IL
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
3h 6m
Distance
133.9 mi
215 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 55m
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6 AM
3h 7m
8 AM
3h 30m
10 AM
3h 15m
12 PM
3h 12m
3 PM
3h 16m
5 PM
3h 29m
8 PM
3h 0m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Warren, IL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Waukegan, IL to Warren, IL covers 133.9 miles and takes about 3h 6m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Grand Avenue, US 41 North, Skokie Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.93 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
66.9 miles from Waukegan, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 33m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 3h 6m drive with frequent turns across 133.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 40 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Grand Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Waukegan, IL to Warren, IL is easy. At 3h 6m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Waukegan, IL to Warren, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 41 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Skokie Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Rosecrans Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Kenosha Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Kenosha Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 43 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Grand Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waukegan, IL and Warren, IL.
1
Start on North Jackson Street
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
North Jackson Street
2
Turn left onto Grand Avenue
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Grand Avenue
3
Take the ramp right toward US 41 North: Milwaukee
499 ft
·
14 sec
·
US 41 North: Milwaukee
4
Keep slight left to continue on US 41 North
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
US 41 North
5
Merge slight left onto Skokie Highway
7.4 mi
·
8 min
·
Skokie Highway
6
Turn left onto Rosecrans Road
14 mi
·
21 min
·
Rosecrans Road
7
Continue on Kenosha Road
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Kenosha Road
8
Continue on Kenosha Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Kenosha Street
9
Turn right onto Main Street
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
10
Take the exit straight
17 mi
·
18 min
11
Take the exit slight right toward I 43, CTH NN: Beloit, Milwaukee
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
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I 43, CTH NN: Beloit, Milwaukee
12
Keep slight left to continue on I 43: Milwaukee, Beloit
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
I 43: Milwaukee, Beloit
13
Keep slight left
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
14
Keep slight right to continue on I 43 South: Delavan, Beloit
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
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I 43 South: Delavan, Beloit
15
Merge slight left
25 mi
·
26 min
16
Take the exit slight right toward CTH X: Hart Road
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
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CTH X: Hart Road
17
Keep slight right
269 ft
·
7 sec
18
Turn straight onto East Hart Road
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
East Hart Road
19
At the end of the road, turn left onto Shopiere Road
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Shopiere Road
20
Continue on Henry Avenue
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Henry Avenue
21
Continue on Maple Avenue
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
Maple Avenue
22
At the end of the road, turn left onto 6th Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
6th Street
23
Turn right onto East Liberty Avenue
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
East Liberty Avenue
24
Continue on State Highway 81
7.1 mi
·
9 min
·
State Highway 81
25
Turn left onto West Beloit Newark Road
5.6 mi
·
9 min
·
West Beloit Newark Road
26
Continue on Town Center Road
15 mi
·
20 min
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Town Center Road
27
Turn left onto State Highway 69
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
State Highway 69
28
Continue straight
0.6 mi
·
50 sec
29
Turn right onto West Winslow Road
6.4 mi
·
8 min
·
West Winslow Road
30
Continue on Bridge Street
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Bridge Street
31
At the end of the road, turn left onto Carver Street
440 ft
·
12 sec
·
Carver Street
32
Turn right onto Hubbard Street
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
Hubbard Street
33
Continue on West Warren Road
6.6 mi
·
11 min
·
West Warren Road
34
Continue on East Winslow Road
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
East Winslow Road
35
Turn right onto North Stagecoach Trail
341 ft
·
7 sec
·
North Stagecoach Trail
36
Continue on South Railroad Street
0.6 mi
·
59 sec
·
South Railroad Street
37
Turn left onto Burnett Avenue
299 ft
·
6 sec
·
Burnett Avenue
38
Turn right onto West Main Street
430 ft
·
14 sec
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West Main Street
39
Turn left onto South Water Street
36 ft
·
1 sec
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South Water Street
40
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 66.9 miles from Waukegan, IL, or about 1h 33m into the drive.
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 80 miles or 1h 51m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 66.9 miles or 1h 33m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 33m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Warren, IL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Waukegan, 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 Waukegan, IL
This is one driving day of about 133.9 miles and 3h 6m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Waukegan, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 66.9 mi from Waukegan, IL · 1h 33m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
67 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 66.9 miles from Waukegan, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Warren, IL
The final approach into Warren, 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 Warren, 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
$20.93 one way
$41.87 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
47 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $22.98 | $45.97 |
| premium | $4.89 | $25.77 | $51.54 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $29.56 | $59.13 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 46.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 40.2 | 0 | $14.06 | $6.43 |
| Efficient EV | 33.5 | 0 | $11.72 | $5.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 53.6 | 0 | $18.75 | $8.57 |
Gas CO2
47 kg
EV CO2
16 kg (66% 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
Warren, IL
Night in Warren on Tuesday
Local time
10:48 PM
CDT
Current temp
42°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
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
3h 6m 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 Waukegan, IL to Warren, IL covers 133.9 miles and takes about 3h 6m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Grand Avenue, US 41 North, Skokie Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 66.9 miles from Waukegan, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $20.93 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Waukegan, IL to Warren, IL is easy. At 3h 6m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Waukegan, IL to Warren, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Waukegan, IL to Warren, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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