There are
976 mi
from Waukegan, IL to Watauga, TX
That's the driving distance. It would take 18 hours 17 mins to go from Waukegan, Illinois to Watauga, Texas.
The flight distance (direct flight from Waukegan, IL to Watauga, TX) is 833.49 mi.
976 mi = 1,570.14 kms