Round Lake Beach to Waterford: Road Trip Guide & Distance

239.2 miles 384.9 km · straight line
298.9 miles estimated 481.1 km · driving distance
6h 1min estimated drive time
$29 - $35 estimated fuel cost
~59min flight time
83° E bearing direction

How far is Round Lake Beach from Waterford?

The distance from Round Lake Beach to Waterford is 239.2 miles (384.9 km) as the crow flies. Waterford is located E of Round Lake Beach. By car, the driving distance is approximately 298.9 miles, taking about 6h 1min. A direct flight would take roughly 59min. Both are located in United States — Round Lake Beach in Illinois and Waterford in Michigan.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Round Lake Beach and Waterford. 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 Round Lake Beach to Waterford

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 1min $29 - $35 Flexible stops
Fly ~59min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~7h 13min $24–$45* Budget
Train ~5h 43min $36–$105* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Round Lake Beach & Waterford

Quick Facts

Round Lake Beach
42.37°N, 88.09°W
America/Chicago
233m elevation
Waterford
42.69°N, 83.41°W
America/Detroit
294m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 80 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 20 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 104.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients