Grand Teton to Waukegan: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1153.1 miles 1855.7 km · straight line
1383.7 miles estimated 2226.8 km · driving distance
27h 50min estimated drive time
$133 - $164 estimated fuel cost
~2h 49min flight time
87° E bearing direction

How far is Grand Teton from Waukegan?

The distance from Grand Teton to Waukegan is 1153.1 miles (1855.7 km) as the crow flies. Waukegan is located E of Grand Teton. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1383.7 miles, taking about 27h 50min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 49min. Both are located in United States — Grand Teton in Wyoming and Waukegan in Illinois.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Grand Teton 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 Grand Teton to Waukegan

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 27h 50min $133 - $164 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 49min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~33h 24min $111–$208* Budget
Train ~36h 11min $166–$484* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Grand Teton & Waukegan

Quick Facts

Grand Teton
43.79°N, 110.68°W
America/Denver
2100m 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 384 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 96 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 21.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients