How far is Fairfield, IL from Waukegan, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Fairfield and Waukegan is 276.65 miles (445.22 km).
Flight distance from Fairfield, IL to Waukegan, IL is 276.65 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 36 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 33 minutes to travel from Fairfield to Waukegan with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Fairfield, Illinois to Waukegan, Illinois is: 305.02 miles (490.88 km) by car.
Driving from Fairfield to Waukegan will take approximately 05 hours 10 minutes.
#1 Fairfield
City in Illinois, United States
| Population | 4889 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°22'44"N 88°21'35"W |
| Latitude | 38.3789400 |
| Longitude | -88.3597700 |
| Altitude | 134 |
| 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 Fairfield and Waukegan
The distance between Fairfield and Waukegan is 491 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 27 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 Fairfield and Waukegan. The current time is 01:02:32.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10 hours 09 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07 hours 37 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06 hours 06 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05 hours 05 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04 hours 21 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 04 hours 04 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 48 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 40.74 liters (10.76 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Fairfield and Waukegan.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Fairfield to Waukegan is $38.82 (diesel $46.28).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $38.82 | $44.26 | $48.98 | $46.28 |
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 25, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Fairfield and Waukegan (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
