How far is Shields, IL from Waukegan, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Shields and Waukegan is 273.02 miles (439.38 km).
Flight distance from Shields, IL to Waukegan, IL is 273.02 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 37 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 33 minutes to travel from Shields to Waukegan with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Shields, Illinois to Waukegan, Illinois is: 309.89 miles (498.72 km) by car.
Driving from Shields to Waukegan will take approximately 05 hours 11 minutes.
#1 Shields
Township in Lake County, Illinois
| Population | 36451 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°28'4"N 88°42'48"W |
| Latitude | 38.4678300 |
| Longitude | -88.7133900 |
| Altitude | 150 |
| 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 Shields and Waukegan
The distance between Shields and Waukegan is 499 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 32 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 Shields and Waukegan. The current time is 05:54:34.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10 hours 19 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07 hours 44 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06 hours 11 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05 hours 09 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04 hours 25 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 04 hours 07 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 51 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 41.39 liters (10.94 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Shields and Waukegan.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Shields to Waukegan is $39.44 (diesel $47.02).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $39.44 | $44.97 | $49.77 | $47.02 |
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 Shields and Waukegan (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
