There are
2,078 mi
from Carlsbad, CA to Waukegan, IL
That's the driving distance. It would take 1 day 12 hours to go from Carlsbad, California to Waukegan, Illinois.
The flight distance (direct flight from Carlsbad, CA to Waukegan, IL) is 1,721.83 mi.
2,078 mi = 3.22 kms