Milwaukee to Waukegan: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Milwaukee from Waukegan?
The distance from Milwaukee to Waukegan is 46.8 miles (75.3 km) as the crow flies. Waukegan is located S of Milwaukee. By car, the driving distance is approximately 52.1 miles, taking about 1h 6min. A direct flight would take roughly 36min. Both are located in United States — Milwaukee in Wisconsin and Waukegan in Illinois.
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 Milwaukee and Waukegan. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.
How to Get from Milwaukee to Waukegan
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 16 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 4 hours
- You could travel this distance about 532.2 times to circle the Earth's equator