How far is Bloomington, IL from Waukegan, IL?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Bloomington and Waukegan is 142.84 miles (229.89 km).

Flight distance from Bloomington, IL to Waukegan, IL is 142.84 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 19 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 17 minutes to travel from Bloomington to Waukegan with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Bloomington, Illinois to Waukegan, Illinois is: 164.44 miles (264.64 km) by car.

Driving from Bloomington to Waukegan will take approximately 02 hours 42 minutes.

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#1 Bloomington

The second most populous city in McLean County, Illinois. It is located on the east bank of the Illinois River in central Illinois. Bloomington is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the McLean County Museum of History and the Illinois Wesleyan University campus.

Population 77132
GPS Coordinates 40°29'3"N 88°59'37"W
Latitude 40.4842000
Longitude -88.9936900
Altitude 243
Country United States
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#2 Waukegan

The second most populous city in Lake County, Illinois. It is located on the western shore of Lake Michigan in northeastern Illinois. Waukegan is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Waukegan Public Library and the Waukegan Historical Society.

Population 85453
GPS Coordinates 42°21'49"N 87°50'41"W
Latitude 42.3636300
Longitude -87.8447900
Altitude 199
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Bloomington and Waukegan

The distance between Bloomington and Waukegan is 265 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 56 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Bloomington and Waukegan. The current time is 02:31:10.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 05 hours 28 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 04 hours 06 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 03 hours 17 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 02 hours 44 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 02 hours 20 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 02 hours 11 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 02 hours 03 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 21.96 liters (5.8 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Bloomington and Waukegan.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Bloomington to Waukegan is $20.93 (diesel $24.95).

Illinois gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.61 $4.11 $4.55 $4.3
Total $20.93 $23.86 $26.41 $24.95

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in Illinois ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.607 (Diesel $4.300) /gallon. Last changed prices on November 25, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Bloomington and Waukegan (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

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