Duluth, Minnesota to Waukegan: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Duluth, Minnesota from Waukegan?

The distance from Duluth, Minnesota to Waukegan is 370.3 miles (596 km) as the crow flies. Waukegan is located SE of Duluth, Minnesota. By car, the driving distance is approximately 444.4 miles, taking about 8h 56min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 15min. Both are located in United States — Duluth, Minnesota 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 Duluth, Minnesota 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.