How far is DeKalb, IL from Waukegan, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between DeKalb and Waukegan is 55.24 miles (88.91 km).
Flight distance from DeKalb, IL to Waukegan, IL is 55.24 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 10 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 09 minutes to travel from DeKalb to Waukegan with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from DeKalb, Illinois to Waukegan, Illinois is: 89.69 miles (144.34 km) by car.
Driving from DeKalb to Waukegan will take approximately 01 hours 35 minutes.
#1 DeKalb
The county seat of DeKalb County, Illinois. It is located in the northern part of the state. DeKalb is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the DeKalb Historical Society and the Northern Illinois University campus.
| Population | 42621 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 41°55'46"N 88°45'1"W |
| Latitude | 41.9294700 |
| Longitude | -88.7503600 |
| Altitude | 268 |
| 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 DeKalb and Waukegan
The distance between DeKalb and Waukegan is 144 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 36 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 DeKalb and Waukegan. The current time is 11:34:33.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02 hours 59 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02 hours 14 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01 hours 47 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 29 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 16 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 11 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 07 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 11.98 liters (3.16 gallon) of gas to cover the route between DeKalb and Waukegan.
The estimated cost of gas to go from DeKalb to Waukegan is $11.42 (diesel $13.61).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $11.42 | $13.01 | $14.4 | $13.61 |
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 21, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between DeKalb and Waukegan (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
