There are
2,231 mi
from Waukegan, IL to Watsonville, CA
That's the driving distance. It would take 1 day 14 hours to go from Waukegan, Illinois to Watsonville, California.
The flight distance (direct flight from Waukegan, IL to Watsonville, CA) is 1,830.61 mi.
2,231 mi = 3.22 kms