How far is Wood River, IL from Waukegan, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Wood River and Waukegan is 269.28 miles (433.36 km).
Flight distance from Wood River, IL to Waukegan, IL is 269.28 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 37 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 34 minutes to travel from Wood River to Waukegan with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Wood River, Illinois to Waukegan, Illinois is: 312.82 miles (503.43 km) by car.
Driving from Wood River to Waukegan will take approximately 05 hours 05 minutes.
#1 Wood River
City in Illinois, United States
| Population | 10002 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°51'40"N 90°5'51"W |
| Latitude | 38.8611600 |
| Longitude | -90.0976100 |
| Altitude | 133 |
| 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 Wood River and Waukegan
The distance between Wood River and Waukegan is 503 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 35 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 Wood River and Waukegan. The current time is 00:42:03.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10 hours 25 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07 hours 49 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06 hours 15 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05 hours 12 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04 hours 28 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 04 hours 10 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 54 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 41.78 liters (11.04 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Wood River and Waukegan.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Wood River to Waukegan is $39.82 (diesel $47.46).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $39.82 | $45.39 | $50.24 | $47.46 |
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 Wood River and Waukegan (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
