Albert Lea to Waukegan: Road Trip Guide & Distance
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
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Quick Facts
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