There are
1,088 mi
from Waukegan, IL to Gatesville, TX
That's the driving distance. It would take 20 hours 21 mins to go from Waukegan, Illinois to Gatesville, Texas.
The flight distance (direct flight from Waukegan, IL to Gatesville, TX) is 930.91 mi.
1,088 mi = 1.61 kms