Waukegan to Woodstock, Illinois: Road Trip Guide & Distance

31 miles 49.9 km · straight line
40.3 miles estimated 64.9 km · driving distance
49min estimated drive time
$4 - $5 estimated fuel cost
~34min flight time · usually no direct flights
264° W bearing direction

How far is Waukegan from Woodstock, Illinois?

The distance from Waukegan to Woodstock, Illinois is 31 miles (49.9 km) as the crow flies. Woodstock, Illinois is located W of Waukegan. By car, the driving distance is approximately 40.3 miles, taking about 49min. A direct flight would take roughly 34min. Both are located in United States.

This is a very short trip, perfect for a quick morning drive or an easy commute. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. 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 Waukegan and Woodstock, Illinois. 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 Waukegan to Woodstock, Illinois

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 49min $4 - $5 Flexible stops

Suggested Stops Between Waukegan & Woodstock, Illinois

Quick Facts

Waukegan
42.36°N, 87.84°W
America/Chicago
199m elevation
Woodstock, Illinois
42.31°N, 88.45°W
America/Chicago
288m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 10 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 3 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 803.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients