How far is Galena, IL from Waukegan, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Galena and Waukegan is 131.92 miles (212.3 km).
Flight distance from Galena, IL to Waukegan, IL is 131.92 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 20 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 18 minutes to travel from Galena to Waukegan with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Galena, Illinois to Waukegan, Illinois is: 172.32 miles (277.32 km) by car.
Driving from Galena to Waukegan will take approximately 03 hours 06 minutes.
#1 Galena
County seat of Jo Daviess County, Illinois
| Population | 3151 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°25'0"N 90°25'44"W |
| Latitude | 42.4166700 |
| Longitude | -90.4290200 |
| Altitude | 193 |
| 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 Galena and Waukegan
The distance between Galena and Waukegan is 277 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 04 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 Galena and Waukegan. The current time is 03:14:09.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05 hours 44 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 18 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 26 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 52 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 27 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 17 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 08 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 23.02 liters (6.08 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Galena and Waukegan.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Galena to Waukegan is $21.93 (diesel $26.15).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $21.93 | $25 | $27.67 | $26.15 |
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 Galena and Waukegan (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
