Provo to Waukegan: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1240.8 miles 1996.8 km · straight line
1488.9 miles estimated 2396.2 km · driving distance
29h 57min estimated drive time
$143 - $176 estimated fuel cost
~3h 0min flight time
75° ENE bearing direction

How far is Provo from Waukegan?

The distance from Provo to Waukegan is 1240.8 miles (1996.8 km) as the crow flies. Waukegan is located ENE of Provo. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1488.9 miles, taking about 29h 57min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 0min. Both are located in United States — Provo 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 Provo 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 Provo to Waukegan

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 29h 57min $143 - $176 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 0min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~35h 56min $119–$223* Budget
Train ~38h 56min $179–$521* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Provo & Waukegan

Quick Facts

Provo
40.23°N, 111.66°W
America/Denver
1387m 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 414 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 103 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 20.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients