Kankakee to Waukegan: Road Trip Guide & Distance

85.9 miles 138.3 km · straight line
107.4 miles estimated 172.9 km · driving distance
2h 10min estimated drive time
$10 - $13 estimated fuel cost
~40min flight time · usually no direct flights
N bearing direction

How far is Kankakee from Waukegan?

The distance from Kankakee to Waukegan is 85.9 miles (138.3 km) as the crow flies. Waukegan is located N of Kankakee. By car, the driving distance is approximately 107.4 miles, taking about 2h 10min. A direct flight would take roughly 40min. Both are located in United States.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. 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 Kankakee 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 Kankakee to Waukegan

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 10min $10 - $13 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 36min $9–$16* Budget
Train ~2h 4min $13–$38* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Kankakee & Waukegan

Quick Facts

Kankakee
41.12°N, 87.86°W
America/Chicago
200m 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 29 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 7 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 289.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients