How far is Mattoon, IL from Waukegan, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Mattoon and Waukegan is 200.92 miles (323.36 km).
Flight distance from Mattoon, IL to Waukegan, IL is 200.92 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 27 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 24 minutes to travel from Mattoon to Waukegan with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Mattoon, Illinois to Waukegan, Illinois is: 227.56 miles (366.22 km) by car.
Driving from Mattoon to Waukegan will take approximately 03 hours 36 minutes.
#1 Mattoon
City in Illinois
| Population | 17513 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 39°28'59"N 88°22'22"W |
| Latitude | 39.4830900 |
| Longitude | -88.3728300 |
| Altitude | 224 |
| 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 Mattoon and Waukegan
The distance between Mattoon and Waukegan is 366 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 04 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 Mattoon and Waukegan. The current time is 19:42:13.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07 hours 34 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05 hours 41 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04 hours 33 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 47 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03 hours 15 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 02 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 50 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 30.4 liters (8.03 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Mattoon and Waukegan.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Mattoon to Waukegan is $28.96 (diesel $34.53).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $28.96 | $33.02 | $36.54 | $34.53 |
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 July 23, 2025.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Mattoon and Waukegan (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
