How far is Joliet, IL from Waukegan, IL?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Joliet and Waukegan is 59.21 miles (95.3 km).

Flight distance from Joliet, IL to Waukegan, IL is 59.21 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 09 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 08 minutes to travel from Joliet to Waukegan with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Joliet, Illinois to Waukegan, Illinois is: 78.36 miles (126.11 km) by car.

Driving from Joliet to Waukegan will take approximately 01 hours 24 minutes.

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#1 Joliet

The second most populous city in Will County, Illinois. It is located on the Des Plaines River in northeastern Illinois. Joliet is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Joliet Correctional Center and the Joliet Area Historical Museum.

Population 85583
GPS Coordinates 41°31'31"N 88°5'0"W
Latitude 41.5251900
Longitude -88.0834000
Altitude 165
Country United States
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#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

Estimated Travel Time Between Joliet and Waukegan

The distance between Joliet and Waukegan is 126 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 24 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 Joliet and Waukegan. The current time is 07:18:09.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 02 hours 36 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 01 hours 57 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 01 hours 34 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 01 hours 18 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 01 hours 07 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 01 hours 02 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 58 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 10.47 liters (2.77 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Joliet and Waukegan.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Joliet to Waukegan is $9.97 (diesel $11.89).

Illinois gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.61 $4.11 $4.55 $4.3
Total $9.97 $11.37 $12.58 $11.89

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 24, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Joliet and Waukegan (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

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