Origin
Waukegan, IL
Morning in Waukegan on Saturday
Local time
11:45 AM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Waukegan, IL to East Dundee, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
59m
Distance
36.2 mi
58 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 54m
★
6 AM
0h 59m
8 AM
1h 9m
10 AM
1h 3m
12 PM
1h 2m
3 PM
1h 3m
5 PM
1h 8m
8 PM
0h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
East Dundee, IL
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Waukegan to East Dundee, this 36.2-mile trek is a straightforward local connection within the Illinois Midwest. You can expect to spend about 59 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. Budgeting roughly $6 for fuel is sufficient for the journey, allowing you to keep your travel costs low. Because this is a short distance, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around your own schedule. It is a practical, no-fuss drive that gets you from point A to point B efficiently without the need for extensive travel logistics.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 59m. Total distance: 36.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (36%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise. You will spend 0% of your time on highways, relying instead on surface roads like Glen Rock Avenue, Belvidere Street, and Belvidere Road. This route demands your full attention as you navigate through local traffic patterns and intersections. Since there are no long, uninterrupted stretches, the pace remains steady and focused on urban and suburban navigation. You will find that the character of the road is strictly utilitarian, prioritizing local connectivity over scenic highway cruising.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
IL 59 is the longest continuous segment at about 7.8 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
905 ft
654 ft
Total Climb
322 ft
Total Descent
206 ft
Highest Point
905 ft
~31 mi in
Elevation Range
252 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 9.9 miles in near South Atkinson Road.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 36.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 59m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 9.9 miles (South Atkinson Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 14.4 miles (IL 176): Lane positioning matters here; at 19.7 miles (Barrington Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
9.9 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
South Atkinson Road
Turn left onto South Atkinson Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
14.4 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
IL 176
Turn right onto IL 176
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
19.7 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
Barrington Road
Turn left onto Barrington Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
31.3 mi into trip
|
~51m in
|
IL 62; IL 68 / Dundee Road
Keep slight left at fork onto IL 62; IL 68 / Dundee Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
36.1 mi into trip
|
~59m in
|
IL 72 / East Main Street
At end of road, turn right onto IL 72 / East Main Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| IL 59 | 7.8 mi | 12m |
| Dundee Road | 6.4 mi | 9m |
| Belvidere Road | 6.3 mi | 9m |
| IL 176 | 5.4 mi | 8m |
| Ivanhoe Road | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| Belvidere Street | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| New Sutton Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| East Belvidere Road | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
IL 59
— 7.8 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waukegan, IL and East Dundee, IL.
1
Start on North Jackson Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Jackson Street
2
Turn right onto Glen Rock Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Glen Rock Avenue
3
Turn right onto Belvidere Street
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Belvidere Street
4
Continue on IL 120
6.3 mi
·
9 min
·
Belvidere Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on IL 120
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
East Belvidere Road
6
Turn left onto South Atkinson Road
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
South Atkinson Road
Use the left lane.
7
Continue on IL 83
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Ivanhoe Road
8
Continue on Schank Avenue
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Schank Avenue
9
Turn right onto IL 176
5.4 mi
·
8 min
·
IL 176
Use the left lane.
10
Turn left onto Barrington Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Barrington Road
Use the left lane.
11
Continue on IL 59
7.8 mi
·
12 min
·
IL 59
Use the right lane.
12
Turn slight right
284 ft
·
4 sec
Use the slight right lane.
13
Continue on IL 59
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
New Sutton Road
Use the left lane.
14
Continue on IL 59; IL 68
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Dundee Road
15
Continue on IL 62; IL 68
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
Dundee Road
16
Keep slight left at fork onto IL 62; IL 68
4.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Dundee Road
17
At end of road, turn right onto IL 72
261 ft
·
5 sec
·
East Main Street
18
Turn right
45 ft
·
3 sec
19
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.1 mi from Waukegan, IL · 30m 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
Arriving in East Dundee, IL
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into East Dundee, 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
$5.66 one way
$11.32 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.21 | $12.43 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.97 | $13.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.99 | $15.99 |
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 | $3.80 | $1.74 |
| Efficient EV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.17 | $1.45 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.5 | 0 | $5.07 | $2.32 |
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
East Dundee, IL
Morning in East Dundee on Saturday
Local time
11:45 AM
CDT
Current temp
48°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
14 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
59m 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 East Dundee, IL covers 36.2 miles and takes about 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are IL 59, Dundee Road, Belvidere Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18.1 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 $5.66 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 short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 36.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 59m.
The main spots that need attention: at 9.9 miles (South Atkinson Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 14.4 miles (IL 176): Lane positioning matters here; at 19.7 miles (Barrington Road): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Waukegan, IL to East Dundee, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 654 ft to 905 ft elevation with about 322 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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