Kirksville to Waukegan: Road Trip Guide & Distance

288 miles 463.5 km · straight line
360 miles estimated 579.4 km · driving distance
7h 15min estimated drive time
$35 - $43 estimated fuel cost
~1h 5min flight time
57° ENE bearing direction

How far is Kirksville from Waukegan?

The distance from Kirksville to Waukegan is 288 miles (463.5 km) as the crow flies. Waukegan is located ENE of Kirksville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 360 miles, taking about 7h 15min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 5min. Both are located in United States — Kirksville in Missouri and Waukegan in Illinois.

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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Kirksville 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 Kirksville to Waukegan

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 15min $35 - $43 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 5min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 42min $29–$54* Budget
Train ~6h 53min $43–$126* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Kirksville & Waukegan

Quick Facts

Kirksville
40.19°N, 92.58°W
America/Chicago
299m 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 96 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 24 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 86.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients