Highland Park to Waukegan: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Highland Park from Waukegan?

The distance from Highland Park to Waukegan is 12.8 miles (20.6 km) as the crow flies. Waukegan is located N of Highland Park. By car, the driving distance is approximately 16.7 miles, taking about 20min. A direct flight would take roughly 32min. Both are located in United States.

This is a very short trip, perfect for a quick morning drive or an easy commute. 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 Highland Park 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.