Highland Park to Waverly: Road Trip Guide & Distance

166.6 miles 268.1 km · straight line
208.2 miles estimated 335.1 km · driving distance
4h 11min estimated drive time
$20 - $25 estimated fuel cost
~50min flight time
76° ENE bearing direction

How far is Highland Park from Waverly?

The distance from Highland Park to Waverly is 166.6 miles (268.1 km) as the crow flies. Waverly is located ENE of Highland Park. By car, the driving distance is approximately 208.2 miles, taking about 4h 11min. A direct flight would take roughly 50min. Both are located in United States — Highland Park in Illinois and Waverly in Michigan.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. 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 Highland Park and Waverly. 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 Highland Park to Waverly

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 4h 11min $20 - $25 Flexible stops
Fly ~50min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~5h 1min $17–$31* Budget
Train ~3h 58min $25–$73* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Highland Park & Waverly

Quick Facts

Highland Park
42.18°N, 87.80°W
America/Chicago
212m elevation
Waverly
42.74°N, 84.62°W
America/Detroit
262m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 56 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 14 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 149.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients