Waukegan, IL Road Trips

With 44 routes heading out and 60 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 385-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Waukegan, IL head south, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

Waukegan, IL

Trip Routes

104

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 356.4 mi · 6h 45m

Continue From Waukegan, IL

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

Waukegan, IL to Anna, IL 385.3 mi · 7h 15m Waukegan, IL to Edinburg, IL 244.1 mi · 4h 46m Waukegan, IL to Canton, IL 225.4 mi · 4h 27m Waukegan, IL to Athens, IL 225.2 mi · 4h 23m

Trips from Waukegan, IL

Waukegan, IL to Anna, IL

385.3 mi 7h 15m

Waukegan, IL to Edinburg, IL

244.1 mi 4h 46m

Waukegan, IL to Canton, IL

225.4 mi 4h 27m

Waukegan, IL to Athens, IL

225.2 mi 4h 23m

Waukegan, IL to Mount Zion, IL

224 mi 4h 26m

Waukegan, IL to Lovington, IL

222.1 mi 4h 34m

Waukegan, IL to Long Creek, IL

221.9 mi 4h 23m

Waukegan, IL to Williamsville, IL

217 mi 4h 10m

Waukegan, IL to Paris, IL

216.3 mi 4h 56m

Waukegan, IL to Mason City, IL

215.4 mi 4h 16m

Waukegan, IL to Andalusia, IL

210.8 mi 4h 4m

Waukegan, IL to Cerro Gordo, IL

210.5 mi 4h 13m

Waukegan, IL to Preemption, IL

205.8 mi 4h 5m

Waukegan, IL to Villa Grove, IL

196 mi 4h 6m

Waukegan, IL to Westville, IL

186.1 mi 4h 10m

Waukegan, IL to Wyoming, IL

186 mi 3h 48m

Waukegan, IL to Colona, IL

185.3 mi 3h 34m

Waukegan, IL to Rome, IL

179 mi 3h 32m

Driving from Waukegan, IL

On average, trips departing from Waukegan, IL run 134 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 47m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 385 miles (7h 15m), while the shortest is just 7 miles.

Popular Destinations

Drivers leaving Waukegan, IL most often head toward Anna, IL (385.3 mi, 7h 15m), Edinburg, IL (244.1 mi, 4h 46m), Canton, IL (225.4 mi, 4h 27m), Athens, IL (225.2 mi, 4h 23m), and Mount Zion, IL (224 mi, 4h 26m). 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 134-mile trip from Waukegan, IL, budget about $20 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. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 44 mapped routes leaving Waukegan, IL and 60 routes heading into Waukegan, IL, covering 104 total connections. Distances range from 7 to 385 miles.

The longest mapped route from Waukegan, IL covers 385 miles and takes approximately 7h 15m. Shorter options start at just 7 miles.

The average route from Waukegan, IL runs about 134 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 47m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 134-mile trip from Waukegan, IL costs roughly $20 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 Anna, IL, Edinburg, IL, Canton, IL and Athens, IL. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.