How far is Murphysboro, IL from Waukegan, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Murphysboro and Waukegan is 327.38 miles (526.87 km).
Flight distance from Murphysboro, IL to Waukegan, IL is 327.38 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 45 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 41 minutes to travel from Murphysboro to Waukegan with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Murphysboro, Illinois to Waukegan, Illinois is: 377.53 miles (607.58 km) by car.
Driving from Murphysboro to Waukegan will take approximately 06 hours 01 minutes.
#1 Murphysboro
Town in Illinois
| Population | 7384 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 37°45'52"N 89°20'6"W |
| Latitude | 37.7645000 |
| Longitude | -89.3350900 |
| Altitude | 128 |
| 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 Murphysboro and Waukegan
The distance between Murphysboro and Waukegan is 608 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 06 hours 45 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 Murphysboro and Waukegan. The current time is 23:19:47.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12 hours 34 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09 hours 26 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07 hours 33 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06 hours 17 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05 hours 23 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 05 hours 02 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 04 hours 42 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 50.43 liters (13.32 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Murphysboro and Waukegan.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Murphysboro to Waukegan is $48.05 (diesel $57.28).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $48.05 | $54.78 | $60.63 | $57.28 |
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 21, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Murphysboro and Waukegan (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
