Origin
Wayne, IL
Late night in Wayne on Friday
Local time
5:30 AM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wayne, IL to Waukegan, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 14m
Distance
44.3 mi
71 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 9m
★
6 AM
1h 15m
8 AM
1h 26m
10 AM
1h 19m
12 PM
1h 18m
3 PM
1h 19m
5 PM
1h 26m
8 PM
1h 11m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wayne, IL
Mike Tyurin
Trip Overview
The drive from Wayne, IL to Waukegan, IL covers 44.3 miles and takes about 1h 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on New Sutton Road, North Hough Road, Belvidere Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.7 miles on New Sutton Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.93 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 14m. Total distance: 44.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 14m drive with frequent turns across 44.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
New Sutton Road is the longest continuous segment at about 7.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 around 1.8 miles in near West Stearns Road.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 44.3 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: at 1.8 miles (West Stearns Road): Navigation decision point; at 4 miles (B10 / West Bartlett Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 27.9 miles (IL 176): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
1.8 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
West Stearns Road
At end of road, turn right onto West Stearns Road
Navigation decision point
5
4 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
B10 / West Bartlett Road
Turn right onto B10 / West Bartlett Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
27.9 mi into trip
|
~47m in
|
IL 176
Turn right onto IL 176
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
29.9 mi into trip
|
~50m in
|
Schank Avenue
Turn left onto Schank Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
43.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m in
|
Glen Rock Avenue
Turn left onto Glen Rock Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Sutton Road | 7.7 mi | 12m |
| North Hough Road | 6.4 mi | 10m |
| Belvidere Road | 6.3 mi | 9m |
| Ivanhoe Road | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| West Liberty Street | 3.4 mi | 6m |
| South Sutton Road | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| IL 176 | 2 mi | 2m |
| Powis Road | 1.8 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
New Sutton Road
— 7.7 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wayne, IL and Waukegan, IL.
1
Start on Powis Road
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Powis Road
2
At end of road, turn right onto West Stearns Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West Stearns Road
3
Turn left onto Munger Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Munger Road
Use the left lane.
4
Continue on V44
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Naperville Road
5
Turn right onto B10
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
West Bartlett Road
Use the right lane.
6
Turn left onto IL 59
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
South Sutton Road
Use the left lane.
7
Continue on IL 59
6.0 mi
·
9 min
·
New Sutton Road
Use the left lane.
8
Continue on IL 59; IL 68
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Dundee Road
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.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 22.1 mi from Wayne, IL · 37m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 22.1 miles from Wayne, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Waukegan, IL
The final approach into Waukegan, IL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.93 one way
$13.85 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.60 | $15.21 |
| premium | $4.89 | $8.53 | $17.05 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.78 | $19.56 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.3 | 0 | $4.65 | $2.13 |
| Efficient EV | 11.1 | 0 | $3.88 | $1.77 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.7 | 0 | $6.20 | $2.84 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (67% 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
Late night in Waukegan on Friday
Local time
5:30 AM
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
9 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 14m 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 Wayne, IL to Waukegan, IL covers 44.3 miles and takes about 1h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New Sutton Road, North Hough Road, Belvidere Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 22.1 miles from Wayne, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.93 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 44.3 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.8 miles (West Stearns Road): Navigation decision point; at 4 miles (B10 / West Bartlett Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 27.9 miles (IL 176): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Wayne, IL to Waukegan, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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