Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
54m
Distance
36.4 mi
59 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hebron, IL
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The drive from Waukegan, IL to Hebron, IL covers 36.4 miles and takes about 54m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Rosecrans Road, Kenosha Street, Skokie Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 13.9 miles on Rosecrans Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.69 one way before food or hotel costs.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Rosecrans Road | 13.9 mi | 21m |
| Kenosha Street | 8 mi | 11m |
| Skokie Highway | 7.4 mi | 8m |
| Kenosha Road | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| Grand Avenue | 2.8 mi | 5m |
| North Jackson Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Prairie Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Waukegan, IL and Hebron, IL.
Start on North Jackson Street
Turn left onto Grand Avenue
Take the ramp
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto US 41
Turn left onto IL 173
Continue on IL 173
Continue on IL 173
Turn left onto IL 47
Turn left onto Prairie Avenue
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
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.
A short stop after about 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 18.2 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 36.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto Grand Avenue
Navigation decision point
Take the ramp toward US 41 North: Milwaukee
Navigation decision point
Keep slight left at fork toward US 41 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Turn left onto IL 173 / Rosecrans Road
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto Prairie Avenue
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$5.69 one way
$11.38 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.25 | $12.50 |
| premium | $4.89 | $7.00 | $14.01 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.04 | $16.07 |
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 | $3.82 | $1.75 |
| Efficient EV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.18 | $1.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.6 | 0 | $5.10 | $2.33 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Waukegan on Saturday
Local time
12:53 PM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Afternoon in Hebron on Saturday
Local time
12:53 PM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
36.4 mi in 54m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
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 0.3 miles in near Grand Avenue.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 54m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (Grand Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 3.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 3.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 54m. Total distance: 36.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
54m 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.
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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