Henderson, Kentucky to Waukegan: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Henderson, Kentucky from Waukegan?

The distance from Henderson, Kentucky to Waukegan is 313.1 miles (503.9 km) as the crow flies. Waukegan is located N of Henderson, Kentucky. By car, the driving distance is approximately 375.7 miles, taking about 7h 34min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 8min. Both are located in United States — Henderson, Kentucky in Kentucky 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Henderson, Kentucky 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.