How far is Salem, IL from Waukegan, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Salem and Waukegan is 264.57 miles (425.78 km).
Flight distance from Salem, IL to Waukegan, IL is 264.57 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 36 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 32 minutes to travel from Salem to Waukegan with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Salem, Illinois to Waukegan, Illinois is: 299.14 miles (481.41 km) by car.
Driving from Salem to Waukegan will take approximately 04 hours 48 minutes.
#1 Salem
City in Illinois
| Population | 6952 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°37'37"N 88°56'44"W |
| Latitude | 38.6269900 |
| Longitude | -88.9456200 |
| Altitude | 165 |
| 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 Salem and Waukegan
The distance between Salem and Waukegan is 481 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 20 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 Salem and Waukegan. The current time is 00:43:37.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09 hours 58 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07 hours 28 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05 hours 58 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04 hours 59 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04 hours 16 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 59 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 43 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 39.96 liters (10.56 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Salem and Waukegan.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Salem to Waukegan is $38.07 (diesel $45.39).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $38.07 | $43.4 | $48.04 | $45.39 |
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 22, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Salem and Waukegan (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
