How far is Charleston, IL from Waukegan, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Charleston and Waukegan is 198.88 miles (320.06 km).
Flight distance from Charleston, IL to Waukegan, IL is 198.88 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 28 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 25 minutes to travel from Charleston to Waukegan with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Charleston, Illinois to Waukegan, Illinois is: 233 miles (374.98 km) by car.
Driving from Charleston to Waukegan will take approximately 03 hours 42 minutes.
#1 Charleston
City in Illinois
| Population | 20034 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 39°29'46"N 88°10'34"W |
| Latitude | 39.4961500 |
| Longitude | -88.1761500 |
| Altitude | 204 |
| Country | United States |
#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 |
Ending point in Waukegan: North Jackson Street (-87.844706,42.363629)
Estimated Travel Time Between Charleston and Waukegan
The distance between Charleston and Waukegan is 375 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 04 hours 09 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 Charleston and Waukegan. The current time is 22:00:48.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07 hours 45 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05 hours 49 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04 hours 39 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 53 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03 hours 19 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 06 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 54 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 31.12 liters (8.22 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Charleston and Waukegan.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Charleston to Waukegan is $29.66 (diesel $35.35).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $29.66 | $33.81 | $37.42 | $35.35 |
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 December 21, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Charleston and Waukegan (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
