Belvidere to Waukegan: Road Trip Guide & Distance

51.5 miles 82.9 km · straight line
67 miles estimated 107.8 km · driving distance
1h 21min estimated drive time
$6 - $8 estimated fuel cost
~36min flight time · usually no direct flights
82° E bearing direction

How far is Belvidere from Waukegan?

The distance from Belvidere to Waukegan is 51.5 miles (82.9 km) as the crow flies. Waukegan is located E of Belvidere. By car, the driving distance is approximately 67 miles, taking about 1h 21min. A direct flight would take roughly 36min. Both are located in United States.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Belvidere 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 Belvidere to Waukegan

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 21min $6 - $8 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 37min $5–$10* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Belvidere & Waukegan

Quick Facts

Belvidere
42.26°N, 88.84°W
America/Chicago
238m 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 17 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 4 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 483.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients