How far is Granite City, IL from Waukegan, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Granite City and Waukegan is 280.44 miles (451.33 km).
Flight distance from Granite City, IL to Waukegan, IL is 280.44 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 39 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 35 minutes to travel from Granite City to Waukegan with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Granite City, Illinois to Waukegan, Illinois is: 323.16 miles (520.08 km) by car.
Driving from Granite City to Waukegan will take approximately 05 hours 10 minutes.
#1 Granite City
Township in Madison County, Illinois
| Population | 25662 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°42'5"N 90°8'55"W |
| Latitude | 38.7014400 |
| Longitude | -90.1487200 |
| Altitude | 129 |
| 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 Granite City and Waukegan
The distance between Granite City and Waukegan is 520 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 46 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 Granite City and Waukegan. The current time is 01:09:32.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10 hours 46 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08 hours 04 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06 hours 27 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05 hours 23 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04 hours 37 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 04 hours 18 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 04 hours 01 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 43.17 liters (11.4 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Granite City and Waukegan.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Granite City to Waukegan is $41.13 (diesel $49.03).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $41.13 | $46.89 | $51.9 | $49.03 |
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 Granite City and Waukegan (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
