How far is Columbia, IL from Waukegan, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Columbia and Waukegan is 297.84 miles (479.33 km).
Flight distance from Columbia, IL to Waukegan, IL is 297.84 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 40 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 36 minutes to travel from Columbia to Waukegan with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Columbia, Illinois to Waukegan, Illinois is: 336.8 miles (542.03 km) by car.
Driving from Columbia to Waukegan will take approximately 05 hours 08 minutes.
#1 Columbia
City in Illinois, United States
| Population | 10627 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°26'37"N 90°12'4"W |
| Latitude | 38.4436600 |
| Longitude | -90.2012200 |
| Altitude | 153 |
| 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 Columbia and Waukegan
The distance between Columbia and Waukegan is 542 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 06 hours 01 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 Columbia and Waukegan. The current time is 03:16:16.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11 hours 13 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08 hours 25 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06 hours 44 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05 hours 36 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04 hours 48 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 04 hours 29 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 04 hours 12 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 44.99 liters (11.88 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Columbia and Waukegan.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Columbia to Waukegan is $42.87 (diesel $51.1).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $42.87 | $48.87 | $54.09 | $51.1 |
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 22, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Columbia and Waukegan (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
