St. Paul to Waukegan: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is St. Paul from Waukegan?

The distance from St. Paul to Waukegan is 317.3 miles (510.7 km) as the crow flies. Waukegan is located ESE of St. Paul. By car, the driving distance is approximately 380.8 miles, taking about 7h 40min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 8min. Both are located in United States — St. Paul in Minnesota 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. 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 St. Paul 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.