There are
610 mi
from Waukegan, IL to Joplin, MO
That's the driving distance. It would take 11 hours 29 mins to go from Waukegan, Illinois to Joplin, Missouri.
The flight distance (direct flight from Waukegan, IL to Joplin, MO) is 508.24 mi.
610 mi = 981.26 kms