Park City to Waukegan: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1225.7 miles 1972.5 km · straight line
1470.8 miles estimated 2367 km · driving distance
29h 35min estimated drive time
$142 - $174 estimated fuel cost
~2h 58min flight time
77° ENE bearing direction

How far is Park City from Waukegan?

The distance from Park City to Waukegan is 1225.7 miles (1972.5 km) as the crow flies. Waukegan is located ENE of Park City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1470.8 miles, taking about 29h 35min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 58min. Both are located in United States — Park City in Utah and Waukegan in Illinois.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Park City 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 Park City to Waukegan

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 29h 35min $142 - $174 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 58min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~35h 30min $118–$221* Budget
Train ~38h 28min $176–$515* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Park City & Waukegan

Quick Facts

Park City
40.65°N, 111.50°W
America/Denver
2103m 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 409 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 102 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 20.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients