How far is River Forest, IL from Waukegan, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between River Forest and Waukegan is 32.22 miles (51.86 km).
Flight distance from River Forest, IL to Waukegan, IL is 32.22 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 04 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from River Forest, Illinois to Waukegan, Illinois is: 39.6 miles (63.74 km) by car.
Driving from River Forest to Waukegan will take approximately 00 hours 54 minutes.
#1 River Forest
Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 10694 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 41°53'52"N 87°48'50"W |
| Latitude | 41.8978100 |
| Longitude | -87.8139500 |
| Altitude | 192 |
| 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 River Forest and Waukegan
The distance between River Forest and Waukegan is 64 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 42 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 River Forest and Waukegan. The current time is 20:42:49.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01 hours 19 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00 hours 59 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 47 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 39 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 33 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 31 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 29 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 5.29 liters (1.4 gallon) of gas to cover the route between River Forest and Waukegan.
The estimated cost of gas to go from River Forest to Waukegan is $5.04 (diesel $6.01).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $5.04 | $5.75 | $6.36 | $6.01 |
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 25, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between River 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.
