Albert Lea to Waukegan: Road Trip Guide & Distance

292.8 miles 471.2 km · straight line
366 miles estimated 589 km · driving distance
7h 22min estimated drive time
$35 - $43 estimated fuel cost
~1h 5min flight time
106° ESE bearing direction

How far is Albert Lea from Waukegan?

The distance from Albert Lea to Waukegan is 292.8 miles (471.2 km) as the crow flies. Waukegan is located ESE of Albert Lea. By car, the driving distance is approximately 366 miles, taking about 7h 22min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 5min. Both are located in United States — Albert Lea in Minnesota and Waukegan in Illinois.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Albert Lea and Waukegan. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Albert Lea to Waukegan

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 22min $35 - $43 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 5min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 50min $29–$55* Budget
Train ~7h 0min $44–$128* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Albert Lea & Waukegan

Quick Facts

Albert Lea
43.65°N, 93.37°W
America/Chicago
379m elevation
Waukegan
42.36°N, 87.84°W
America/Chicago
199m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 98 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 24 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 85 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients