Pictured Rocks to Waukegan: Road Trip Guide & Distance

298.5 miles 480.4 km · straight line
373.1 miles estimated 600.5 km · driving distance
7h 30min estimated drive time
$36 - $44 estimated fuel cost
~1h 6min flight time
195° SSW bearing direction

How far is Pictured Rocks from Waukegan?

The distance from Pictured Rocks to Waukegan is 298.5 miles (480.4 km) as the crow flies. Waukegan is located SSW of Pictured Rocks. By car, the driving distance is approximately 373.1 miles, taking about 7h 30min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 6min. Both are located in United States — Pictured Rocks in Michigan and Waukegan in Illinois.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Pictured Rocks 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 Pictured Rocks to Waukegan

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 30min $36 - $44 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 6min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 0min $30–$56* Budget
Train ~7h 8min $45–$131* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Pictured Rocks & Waukegan

Quick Facts

Pictured Rocks
46.55°N, 86.35°W
America/Detroit
200m 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 100 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 25 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 83.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients