Distance from Waukegan, IL to Detroit, MI, miles and hours

Distance from Waukegan, IL to Detroit, MI, miles and hours
Distance Value
Driving distance: 335.76 mi (540.36 km)
Line distance: 245.03 mi (394.34 km)
Road time: 5 hr 6 min
Air distance: 245.03 mi (394.34 km)
Time to flight: 28 min

Distance from Detroit city in Michigan by road in east direction from Waukegan, Illinois state is three hundred and thirty-six miles by car. There are two hundred and forty-five miles between two cities by map line. With average speed, road between Waukegan and Detroit will take about 5 hours 6 minutes .

Distances between Waukegan, IL and Detroit, MI

This week Detroit, MI events

Waukegan, IL

Country United States
State Illinois
City Waukegan
GPS Coordinates 42° 21' 49" N
-87° 50' 41"W
Latitude 42.36363
Longitude -87.84479

Detroit, MI

Country United States
State Michigan
City Detroit
GPS Coordinates 42° 19' 53" N
-83° 2' 45"W
Latitude 42.33143
Longitude -83.04575


Waukegan to Detroit Frequently Asked Questions:

How many miles from Waukegan, IL to Detroit, MI?

Mileage from Waukegan to Detroit by road is 335.76 miles or 540.36 km;

How far is Waukegan from Detroit?

There is 245.03 miles (394.34 km) between Waukegan and Detroit

How long is the trip between city of Waukegan and Detroit?

The driving time between two cities is approx 5 hours 6 minutes

Distance Waukegan Detroit

Distance Waukegan Detroit
Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Straight line distance 245.03 394.34 212.93
Driving distance 335.76 540.35 291.77

This table contains data about distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles between Waukegan, IL and Detroit, MI

How far is Waukegan from Detroit? Distance between cities in miles and other information about road, distance, approximate travel time and some other trip tips are in FAQ section. We have simple distance tables that will help you in travel. Fastest way to get Detroit city is by plane, so check flight duration between Waukegan and Detroit. And dont forget to look at distance from Detroit to Waukegan. In case of car trip, use table info to see details for travelers by United States roads from Waukegan to Detroit.


How long does it take to fly to Detroit from Waukegan?

Flying time is about 28 minutes

How to calculate flight duration?

Select arrival and departure cities, current are Waukegan, IL and Waukegan, MI

How long is flight from Waukegan to Detroit?

This flight will take about twenty-eight minutes ;

How to get to Detroit from Waukegan?

You can buy ticket to plane or drive by car, check ; distance in miles between Detroit and Waukegan

Flying times compare

Aircraft Cruising speed Time
Average 510 mph 28 min
Boeing 737 515 mph 28 min
Boeing 777 554 mph 26 min
Airbus 515 mph 28 min

Dont forget to include time in airport before and after flight.

Please note: current air time calculator show approximate distance and time between cities Waukegan, IL and Detroit, MI. This values can be different if you flight from airports in this cities. To calculate exact time can be shown only when you buy ticket to the plane. We do not guarantee that there is an airline that connects city Waukegan and Detroit. To find out if there is such a flight use the ticket purchase service.

To calculate distance from Waukegan, IL to Detroit, MI we use gps coordinates of city centers. In this way we can find the shortest distance between two points by air and best road mileage. Total distance is actual and is frequently updated with google maps data. If you search for other tour, choose other USA destination in search form. Just select start and finish points, or click one of suggested city couples below. We hope you find all information with this calculator, so dont forget to bookmark this page or share to Facebook or Twitter, this will help you to get new voyage in future. Enjoy your trips with you friends! And be safe on roads.