How far is Evanston, IL from Waukegan, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Evanston and Waukegan is 23.65 miles (38.06 km).
Flight distance from Evanston, IL to Waukegan, IL is 23.65 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 03 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Evanston, Illinois to Waukegan, Illinois is: 29.77 miles (47.92 km) by car.
Driving from Evanston to Waukegan will take approximately 00 hours 44 minutes.
#1 Evanston
A city in Cook County, Illinois. It is located on the north shore of Lake Michigan in northeastern Illinois. Evanston is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Northwestern University campus and the Evanston Public Library.
| Population | 72683 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°2'28"N 87°41'24"W |
| Latitude | 42.0411400 |
| Longitude | -87.6900600 |
| Altitude | 187 |
| 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 Evanston and Waukegan
The distance between Evanston and Waukegan is 48 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 31 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 Evanston and Waukegan. The current time is 07:07:00.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00 hours 59 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00 hours 44 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 35 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 29 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 25 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 23 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 22 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 3.98 liters (1.05 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Evanston and Waukegan.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Evanston to Waukegan is $3.79 (diesel $4.52).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $3.79 | $4.32 | $4.78 | $4.52 |
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 Evanston and Waukegan (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
