Apostle Islands to Waukegan: Road Trip Guide & Distance

346.5 miles 557.7 km · straight line
415.8 miles estimated 669.2 km · driving distance
8h 22min estimated drive time
$40 - $49 estimated fuel cost
~1h 12min flight time
155° SSE bearing direction

How far is Apostle Islands from Waukegan?

The distance from Apostle Islands to Waukegan is 346.5 miles (557.7 km) as the crow flies. Waukegan is located SSE of Apostle Islands. By car, the driving distance is approximately 415.8 miles, taking about 8h 22min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 12min. Both are located in United States — Apostle Islands in Wisconsin 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 Apostle Islands 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 Apostle Islands to Waukegan

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 22min $40 - $49 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 12min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 2min $33–$62* Budget
Train ~7h 57min $50–$146* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Apostle Islands & Waukegan

Quick Facts

Apostle Islands
46.95°N, 90.70°W
America/Chicago
0m 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 116 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 29 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 71.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients