How far is Lake Forest, IL from Waukegan, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Lake Forest and Waukegan is 7.26 miles (11.68 km).
Flight distance from Lake Forest, IL to Waukegan, IL is 7.26 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 01 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Lake Forest, Illinois to Waukegan, Illinois is: 8.91 miles (14.34 km) by car.
Driving from Lake Forest to Waukegan will take approximately 00 hours 17 minutes.
#1 Lake Forest
City in Lake County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 19379 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°15'31"N 87°50'26"W |
| Latitude | 42.2586300 |
| Longitude | -87.8406300 |
| Altitude | 210 |
| 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 Lake Forest and Waukegan
The distance between Lake Forest and Waukegan is 14 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 09 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 Lake Forest and Waukegan. The current time is 06:43:36.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00 hours 17 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00 hours 13 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 10 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 08 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 07 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 07 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 06 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 1.19 liters (0.31 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Lake Forest and Waukegan.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Lake Forest to Waukegan is $1.13 (diesel $1.35).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $1.13 | $1.29 | $1.43 | $1.35 |
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 18, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Lake Forest and Waukegan (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
