How far is Addison, IL from Evanston, IL?
The driving distance from Addison, IL to Evanston, IL is about 25 miles (40.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.1 miles (27.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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City in Cook County, Illinois, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Addison and Evanston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Addison and Evanston.
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Start on North Addison Road
37 m · 11 sec · North Addison Road
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Turn sharp left
67 m · 8 sec
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Turn slight right onto Lake Street
2839 ft · 50 sec · Lake Street
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Turn left onto South Wood Dale Road
2.4 mi · 5 min · South Wood Dale Road
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Turn right onto Irving Park Road
5.6 mi · 8 min · Irving Park Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 294 North: Wisconsin
1739 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
2.9 mi · 4 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward Touhy Avenue
635 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Touhy Avenue
2694 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Touhy Avenue East
1749 ft · 43 sec
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Turn straight onto East Touhy Avenue
3 mi · 6 min · East Touhy Avenue
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Turn left onto North Harlem Avenue
2643 ft · 50 sec · North Harlem Avenue
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Turn right onto West Howard Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · West Howard Street
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Turn left onto New Gross Point Road
531 ft · 11 sec · New Gross Point Road
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Continue on Gross Point Road
2627 ft · 55 sec · Gross Point Road
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Turn right onto Oakton Street
4 mi · 8 min · Oakton Street
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Turn left onto Asbury Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Asbury Avenue
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Turn right onto Dempster Street
65 m · 9 sec · Dempster Street
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Turn uturn
65 m · 18 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Addison and Evanston.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Irving Park Road
Turn right onto Irving Park Road
5.64 mi · 00h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Addison and Showers And Thunderstorms near Evanston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Addison to Evanston?
The road trip is about 25 miles (40.3 km) and usually takes 00h 40m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Park Ridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.9 miles from Addison and 13.2 miles from Evanston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.1 miles (27.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.11 one way or $8.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Addison and Showers And Thunderstorms near Evanston.
Stop Ideas Near Park Ridge
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Park Ridge.
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La Grange Road
Chicago Union Station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Addison and Evanston. Straight-line distance: 17.11 mi (27.54 km).
#1 Addison
Village in DuPage County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 5,588 |
| Coordinates | 41.9317000, -87.9889600 |
| Altitude | 210 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Evanston
A city in Cook County, Illinois.
| Population | 72,683 |
| Coordinates | 42.0411400, -87.6900600 |
| Altitude | 187 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-87.689971, 42.041051)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 40 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.67 | $4.11 | $8.21 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $4.66 | $9.31 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $5.14 | $10.27 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $5.78 | $11.56 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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