Milwaukee to Waukegan: Road Trip Guide & Distance

46.8 miles 75.3 km · straight line
52.1 miles actual route 83.9 km · driving distance
1h 6min estimated drive time
$5 - $6 estimated fuel cost
~36min flight time · usually no direct flights
176° S bearing direction

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 6min $5 - $6 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 19min $4–$8* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Milwaukee & Waukegan

Quick Facts

Milwaukee
43.04°N, 87.91°W
America/Chicago
188m 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 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
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM