How far is Plainfield, IL from Waukegan, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Plainfield and Waukegan is 225.76 miles (363.32 km).
Flight distance from Plainfield, IL to Waukegan, IL is 225.76 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 31 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 28 minutes to travel from Plainfield to Waukegan with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Plainfield, Illinois to Waukegan, Illinois is: 259.06 miles (416.91 km) by car.
Driving from Plainfield to Waukegan will take approximately 04 hours 20 minutes.
#1 Plainfield
Village in Illinois, United States
| Population | 44542 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 39°6'13"N 88°8'7"W |
| Latitude | 39.1036500 |
| Longitude | -88.1353200 |
| Altitude | 171 |
| 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 Plainfield and Waukegan
The distance between Plainfield and Waukegan is 417 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 04 hours 37 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 Plainfield and Waukegan. The current time is 22:37:06.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08 hours 37 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06 hours 28 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05 hours 10 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04 hours 19 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03 hours 42 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 27 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 13 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 34.6 liters (9.14 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Plainfield and Waukegan.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Plainfield to Waukegan is $32.97 (diesel $39.31).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $32.97 | $37.59 | $41.6 | $39.31 |
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 30, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Plainfield and Waukegan (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
