Loves Park to Waukegan: Road Trip Guide & Distance

62 miles 99.8 km · straight line
80.6 miles estimated 129.7 km · driving distance
1h 37min estimated drive time
$8 - $10 estimated fuel cost
~37min flight time · usually no direct flights
87° E bearing direction

How far is Loves Park from Waukegan?

The distance from Loves Park to Waukegan is 62 miles (99.8 km) as the crow flies. Waukegan is located E of Loves Park. By car, the driving distance is approximately 80.6 miles, taking about 1h 37min. A direct flight would take roughly 37min. 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. 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 Loves 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.

How to Get from Loves Park to Waukegan

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 37min $8 - $10 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 56min $6–$12* Budget
Train ~1h 32min $10–$28* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Loves Park & Waukegan

Quick Facts

Loves Park
42.32°N, 89.06°W
America/Chicago
222m 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 21 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 5 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 401.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients