Canton, Ohio to Waukegan: Road Trip Guide & Distance

351.1 miles 565.1 km · straight line
421.4 miles estimated 678.1 km · driving distance
8h 29min estimated drive time
$41 - $50 estimated fuel cost
~1h 12min flight time
290° WNW bearing direction

How far is Canton, Ohio from Waukegan?

The distance from Canton, Ohio to Waukegan is 351.1 miles (565.1 km) as the crow flies. Waukegan is located WNW of Canton, Ohio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 421.4 miles, taking about 8h 29min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 12min. Both are located in United States — Canton, Ohio in Ohio 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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Canton, Ohio 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 Canton, Ohio to Waukegan

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 29min $41 - $50 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 12min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 11min $34–$63* Budget
Train ~8h 4min $51–$147* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Canton, Ohio & Waukegan

Quick Facts

Canton, Ohio
40.80°N, 81.38°W
America/New_York
323m 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 117 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 29 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 70.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients