How far is South Chicago, IL from Waukegan, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between South Chicago and Waukegan is 45.61 miles (73.4 km).
Flight distance from South Chicago, IL to Waukegan, IL is 45.61 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 06 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from South Chicago, Illinois to Waukegan, Illinois is: 54.17 miles (87.18 km) by car.
Driving from South Chicago to Waukegan will take approximately 01 hours 19 minutes.
#1 South Chicago
Former township in Cook County, Illinois
| Population | 28095 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 41°44'23"N 87°33'15"W |
| Latitude | 41.7397700 |
| Longitude | -87.5542500 |
| Altitude | 180 |
| 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 South Chicago and Waukegan
The distance between South Chicago and Waukegan is 87 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 58 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 South Chicago and Waukegan. The current time is 00:58:14.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01 hours 48 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01 hours 21 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01 hours 05 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 54 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 46 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 43 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 40 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 7.24 liters (1.91 gallon) of gas to cover the route between South Chicago and Waukegan.
The estimated cost of gas to go from South Chicago to Waukegan is $6.9 (diesel $8.22).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $6.9 | $7.86 | $8.7 | $8.22 |
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 25, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between South Chicago and Waukegan (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
