Distance from Elgin, Illinois to Waukegan, Illinois
The driving distance from Elgin, Illinois to Waukegan, Illinois is 55.2 mi (88.9 km)
The straight-line (air) distance is approximately 19.8 mi (31.9 km)
Estimated travel time by road is 59 minutes
This route includes Toll roads along the way.
We found 3 routes between Elgin and Waukegan.
Available Routes
Route Directions
Get on I-90 E in Hanover Township from Dundee Ave and IL-25 N
Follow I-90 E, I-294 N and I-94 W to IL-120 E/Belvidere Rd in Waukegan. Take exit 11A from I-94 W
Continue on Belvidere Rd. Drive to S Jackson St in Waukegan Township
Route Directions
Take Dundee Ave to Page Ave
Take I-90 E, IL-59 N/Illinois Rte 59 N and IL-68 E/W Dundee Rd to N Quentin Rd in Palatine Township
Get on I-294 N in West Deerfield Township from W Lake Cook Rd
Take I-94 W to Glen Rock Ave in Waukegan
Drive to S Jackson St
Route Directions
Take Dundee Ave to Page Ave
Take IL-25 N/Dundee Ave, IL-68 E, Illinois Rte 59 N, IL-176 E and Belvidere Rd to Glen Rock Ave in Waukegan
Drive to S Jackson St
Journey Details
Traveling from Elgin, Illinois to Waukegan, Illinois covers 40.7 miles (66 km) in a northeast direction. This secondary roads, moderate route typically takes 1 hour 11 minutes under normal conditions.
Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (41-55 miles / 66-89 km). The primary route shown here saves no time compared to alternatives.
The route features scenic views. During night weekday travel, expect minimal traffic congestion with average speeds around 34 mph (55 km/h) .
Journey Waypoints
Elgin
Starting Point
Waukegan
Destination
