How far is Waukegan, IL from Joliet, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Waukegan and Joliet is 59.21 miles (95.3 km).
Flight distance from Waukegan, IL to Joliet, IL is 59.21 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 08 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 07 minutes to travel from Waukegan to Joliet with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Waukegan, Illinois to Joliet, Illinois is: 71.39 miles (114.89 km) by car.
Driving from Waukegan to Joliet will take approximately 01 hours 22 minutes.
#1 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 |
#2 Joliet
The second most populous city in Will County, Illinois. It is located on the Des Plaines River in northeastern Illinois. Joliet is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Joliet Correctional Center and the Joliet Area Historical Museum.
| Population | 85583 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 41°31'31"N 88°5'0"W |
| Latitude | 41.5251900 |
| Longitude | -88.0834000 |
| Altitude | 165 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Joliet: (-88.083409,41.525419)
Estimated Travel Time Between Waukegan and Joliet
The distance between Waukegan and Joliet is 115 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 16 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 Waukegan and Joliet. The current time is 02:39:06.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02 hours 22 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01 hours 47 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01 hours 25 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 11 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 01 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 57 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 53 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 9.54 liters (2.52 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Waukegan and Joliet.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Waukegan to Joliet is $9.09 (diesel $10.83).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $9.09 | $10.36 | $11.46 | $10.83 |
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 Waukegan and Joliet (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
