Origin
Hartland, IL
Late night in Hartland on Sunday
Local time
3:03 AM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hartland, IL to Waukegan, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 2m
Distance
36 mi
58 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 57m
★
6 AM
1h 2m
8 AM
1h 12m
10 AM
1h 6m
12 PM
1h 5m
3 PM
1h 6m
5 PM
1h 12m
8 PM
0h 59m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hartland, IL
Stéphane Tendon
Trip Overview
Hartland, IL to Waukegan, IL is 36 miles and takes about 1h 2m via West Belvidere Road, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Illinois, traversing the Midwest region. Expect a local driving experience with frequent turns rather than a long highway haul. Given its manageable distance and duration, this route is ideal for a same-day excursion, allowing for flexibility in your departure and arrival times.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Belvidere Road | 10.5 mi | 16m |
| West Elm Street | 6.9 mi | 13m |
| Belvidere Road | 6.3 mi | 9m |
| Charles Road | 4.2 mi | 8m |
| State Route 120 | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| Nelson Road | 1.8 mi | 4m |
| Belvidere Street | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Rand Road | 1.1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
West Belvidere Road
— 10.5 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hartland, IL and Waukegan, IL.
1
Start on A28
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Nelson Road
2
At end of road, turn right onto A28
2.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Charles Road
3
Enter roundabout onto Charles Road
132 ft
·
3 sec
·
Charles Road
4
Continue on Charles Road
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Charles Road
5
Continue on IL 120
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
State Route 120
6
Continue on IL 120
6.9 mi
·
13 min
·
West Elm Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Continue on IL 120
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Rand Road
8
Continue on IL 120
10 mi
·
16 min
·
West Belvidere Road
Use the right lane.
9
Continue on IL 120
6.3 mi
·
9 min
·
Belvidere Road
Use the left lane.
10
Continue on IL 120
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Belvidere Street
11
Turn left onto Glen Rock Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Glen Rock Avenue
Use the left lane.
12
Turn left onto South Jackson Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Jackson Street
13
Arrive at destination
North Jackson Street
Where to Stop
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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18 miles from Hartland, 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 1.8 and 35.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
1.8 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
A28 / Charles Road
At end of road, turn right onto A28 / Charles Road
Navigation decision point
4
4.2 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
Charles Road
Enter roundabout onto Charles Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
35 mi into trip
|
~59m in
|
Glen Rock Avenue
Turn left onto Glen Rock Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
3
35.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
|
South Jackson Street
Turn left onto South Jackson Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.63 one way
$11.26 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.18 | $12.36 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.93 | $13.86 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.95 | $15.90 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.6 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 | 10.8 | 0 | $3.78 | $1.73 |
| Efficient EV | 9 | 0 | $3.15 | $1.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.4 | 0 | $5.04 | $2.30 |
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
Waukegan, IL
Late night in Waukegan on Sunday
Local time
3:03 AM
CDT
Current temp
42°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms
SSW 15 to 20 mph
96% chance
Live forecast
Tornado Warning
Tornado Warning issued April 17 at 6:48PM CDT until April 17 at 7:30PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 17 at 6:47PM CDT until April 17 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
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
27 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 2m on the road
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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route offers a turn-heavy local drive, with only about 7% of the journey on highways. You'll navigate primarily via West Belvidere Road and West Elm Street. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 10.5 miles on West Belvidere Road. Be prepared for a less direct path, characteristic of local roads, which means more adjustments in direction and speed as you make your way through towns and intersections.
Only 7% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.5 mi on West Belvidere Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
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. The trickiest moment comes around 1.8 miles in near A28 / Charles Road.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Hartland, IL to Waukegan, IL is easy. At 1h 2m with 7% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.8 miles (A28 / Charles Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.2 miles (Charles Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 35 miles (Glen Rock Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving in Waukegan, IL
Full guide →Waukegan is in the Far North Suburbs of the Chicagoland region of Illinois. It sits on Lake Michigan, has a large harbor, and is the county seat of Lake County, Illinois.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 2m. Total distance: 36 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (7%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.5 miles on West Belvidere Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.8 miles (A28 / Charles Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.2 miles (Charles Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 35 miles (Glen Rock Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Waukegan, IL before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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