Pleasant Prairie to Waukegan: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Pleasant Prairie from Waukegan?

The distance from Pleasant Prairie to Waukegan is 13.9 miles (22.3 km) as the crow flies. Waukegan is located SSE of Pleasant Prairie. By car, the driving distance is approximately 18 miles, taking about 22min. A direct flight would take roughly 32min. Both are located in United States — Pleasant Prairie in Wisconsin and Waukegan in Illinois.

This is a very short trip, perfect for a quick morning drive or an easy commute. 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 Pleasant Prairie 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.