Crest Hill to Waukegan: Road Trip Guide & Distance

57.4 miles 92.4 km · straight line
74.6 miles estimated 120.1 km · driving distance
1h 30min estimated drive time
$7 - $9 estimated fuel cost
~37min flight time · usually no direct flights
13° NNE bearing direction

How far is Crest Hill from Waukegan?

The distance from Crest Hill to Waukegan is 57.4 miles (92.4 km) as the crow flies. Waukegan is located NNE of Crest Hill. By car, the driving distance is approximately 74.6 miles, taking about 1h 30min. A direct flight would take roughly 37min. 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 Crest Hill 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 Crest Hill to Waukegan

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 30min $7 - $9 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 48min $6–$11* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Crest Hill & Waukegan

Quick Facts

Crest Hill
41.55°N, 88.10°W
America/Chicago
196m 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 19 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 5 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 433.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients