Glendale Heights to Waukegan: Road Trip Guide & Distance

33 miles 53.1 km · straight line
42.9 miles estimated 69 km · driving distance
52min estimated drive time
$4 - $5 estimated fuel cost
~34min flight time · usually no direct flights
20° NNE bearing direction

How far is Glendale Heights from Waukegan?

The distance from Glendale Heights to Waukegan is 33 miles (53.1 km) as the crow flies. Waukegan is located NNE of Glendale Heights. By car, the driving distance is approximately 42.9 miles, taking about 52min. A direct flight would take roughly 34min. Both are located in United States.

This is a very short trip, perfect for a quick morning drive or an easy commute. 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 Glendale Heights 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 Glendale Heights to Waukegan

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 52min $4 - $5 Flexible stops

Suggested Stops Between Glendale Heights & Waukegan

Quick Facts

Glendale Heights
41.91°N, 88.06°W
America/Chicago
232m 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 11 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 3 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 754.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients