Waukegan, IL Road Trips

With 35 routes heading out and 43 heading in, Waukegan, IL works well as a modest departure point in the Midwest. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 7-mile quick runs to 411-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Waukegan, IL head south, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

Trip Routes

78

Longest Drive

411.7 mi

Cairo, IL

Quickest Drive

14m

Zion, IL

Plan Around Waukegan, IL

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Waukegan, IL is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Cairo, IL to Waukegan, IL 411.7 mi · 7h 46m Metropolis, IL to Waukegan, IL 403.6 mi · 7h 40m Cambria, IL to Waukegan, IL 363.1 mi · 6h 56m Herrin, IL to Waukegan, IL 360.5 mi · 5h 45m

Continue From Waukegan, IL

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Waukegan, IL to Cairo, IL 411.4 mi · 7h 44m Waukegan, IL to Metropolis, IL 405.1 mi · 7h 37m Waukegan, IL to Anna, IL 385.3 mi · 7h 15m Waukegan, IL to Cambria, IL 362.3 mi · 6h 55m

Trips from Waukegan, IL

Waukegan, IL to Cairo, IL

411.4 mi 7h 44m

Waukegan, IL to Metropolis, IL

405.1 mi 7h 37m

Waukegan, IL to Anna, IL

385.3 mi 7h 15m

Waukegan, IL to Cambria, IL

362.3 mi 6h 55m

Waukegan, IL to Aviston, IL

330.3 mi 6h 18m

Waukegan, IL to Alton, IL

315.9 mi 6h 7m

Waukegan, IL to Albion, IL

309.3 mi 6h 23m

Waukegan, IL to Carrollton, IL

298.9 mi 5h 40m

Waukegan, IL to Sumner, IL

297.7 mi 6h 10m

Waukegan, IL to La Harpe, IL

281.6 mi 5h 29m

Waukegan, IL to Saint Elmo, IL

269.2 mi 5h 10m

Waukegan, IL to Altamont, IL

262.7 mi 5h 3m

Waukegan, IL to Pana, IL

247.8 mi 5h

Waukegan, IL to Ashland, IL

247.4 mi 4h 54m

Waukegan, IL to Assumption, IL

237.1 mi 4h 46m

Waukegan, IL to Windsor, IL

235.2 mi 4h 41m

Waukegan, IL to Athens, IL

225.2 mi 4h 23m

Waukegan, IL to Mount Zion, IL

224 mi 4h 26m

Driving from Waukegan, IL

On average, trips departing from Waukegan, IL run 214 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 14m. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 411 miles (7h 44m), while the shortest is just 7 miles.

Popular Destinations

Drivers leaving Waukegan, IL most often head toward Cairo, IL (411.4 mi, 7h 44m), Metropolis, IL (405.1 mi, 7h 37m), Anna, IL (385.3 mi, 7h 15m), Cambria, IL (362.3 mi, 6h 55m), and Aviston, IL (330.3 mi, 6h 18m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in IL currently averages around $3.77 per gallon. For the typical 214-mile trip from Waukegan, IL, budget about $32 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 35 mapped routes leaving Waukegan, IL and 43 routes heading into Waukegan, IL, covering 78 total connections. Distances range from 7 to 411 miles.

The longest mapped route from Waukegan, IL covers 411 miles and takes approximately 7h 44m. Shorter options start at just 7 miles.

The average route from Waukegan, IL runs about 214 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 14m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 214-mile trip from Waukegan, IL costs roughly $32 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Waukegan, IL include Cairo, IL, Metropolis, IL, Anna, IL and Cambria, IL. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.