Sacramento to Waukegan: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Sacramento from Waukegan?

The distance from Sacramento to Waukegan is 1776 miles (2858.2 km) as the crow flies. Waukegan is located ENE of Sacramento. By car, the driving distance is approximately 2073.1 miles, taking about 35h 38min. A direct flight would take roughly 4h 4min. Both are located in United States — Sacramento in California 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 Sacramento and Waukegan. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.