There are
940 mi
from Waukegan, IL to Denham Springs, LA
That's the driving distance. It would take 17 hours 12 mins to go from Waukegan, Illinois to Denham Springs, Louisiana.
The flight distance (direct flight from Waukegan, IL to Denham Springs, LA) is 838.46 mi.
940 mi = 1,512.35 kms