How far is Prospect Heights, IL from Waukegan, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Prospect Heights and Waukegan is 19.14 miles (30.8 km).
Flight distance from Prospect Heights, IL to Waukegan, IL is 19.14 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 03 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Prospect Heights, Illinois to Waukegan, Illinois is: 27.33 miles (43.98 km) by car.
Driving from Prospect Heights to Waukegan will take approximately 00 hours 37 minutes.
#1 Prospect Heights
City in Cook County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 15702 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°5'43"N 87°56'15"W |
| Latitude | 42.0953000 |
| Longitude | -87.9375700 |
| Altitude | 204 |
| 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 Prospect Heights and Waukegan
The distance between Prospect Heights and Waukegan is 44 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 29 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 Prospect Heights and Waukegan. The current time is 20:20:12.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00 hours 54 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00 hours 40 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 32 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 27 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 23 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 21 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 20 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 3.65 liters (0.96 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Prospect Heights and Waukegan.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Prospect Heights to Waukegan is $3.48 (diesel $4.15).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $3.48 | $3.96 | $4.39 | $4.15 |
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 23, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Prospect Heights and Waukegan (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
