There are
854 mi
from Waukegan, IL to Hempstead, NY
That's the driving distance. It would take 16 hours 9 mins to go from Waukegan, Illinois to Hempstead, New York.
The flight distance (direct flight from Waukegan, IL to Hempstead, NY) is 743.72 mi.
854 mi = 1,373.96 kms