How far is Albers, IL from Evanston, IL?
The driving distance from Albers, IL to Evanston, IL is about 315.2 miles (507.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 262 miles (421.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 05h 12m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Albers and Evanston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albers and Evanston.
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Start on North Commerical Street
6 m · 7 sec · North Commerical Street
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Turn left onto Carlyle Road
4.5 mi · 8 min · Carlyle Road
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Turn left onto Hanover Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Hanover Street
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Continue on South Germantown Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · South Germantown Road
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Turn right onto Old Route 50 West
2697 ft · 1 min · Old Route 50 West
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Turn left onto North Walnut Street
2896 ft · 58 sec · North Walnut Street
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Continue on Jamestown Road
681 ft · 15 sec · Jamestown Road
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Take the ramp right
1524 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
8.1 mi · 9 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 12th Street
1 mi · 1 min · 12th Street
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Turn left onto Franklin Street
14.1 mi · 16 min · Franklin Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto N Mine St
1107 ft · 14 sec · N Mine St
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Continue on North Mine Street
106 m · 5 sec · North Mine Street
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Take the exit slight right
41 m · 4 sec
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Turn right
7.8 mi · 9 min
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Turn left
2149 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left
46.6 mi · 50 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 57 North: Chicago
195.2 mi · 3 hr 34 min
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Continue on Dan Ryan Expressway
3.3 mi · 5 min · Dan Ryan Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
7.9 mi · 11 min · Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
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Continue on Kennedy Expressway
3.7 mi · 6 min · Kennedy Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Damen Avenue
875 ft · 24 sec
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Turn right onto North Damen Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · North Damen Avenue
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Turn slight left onto North Clybourn Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · North Clybourn Avenue
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Turn right onto North Western Avenue
5.5 mi · 11 min · North Western Avenue
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Continue on Asbury Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 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 Albers and Evanston.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 57 North
Keep slight left to continue on I 57 North: Chicago
195 mi · 03h 34m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Albers and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Evanston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Albers to Evanston?
The road trip is about 315.2 miles (507.2 km) and usually takes 05h 12m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Savoy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 153.7 miles from Albers and 161.4 miles from Evanston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 262 miles (421.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:34 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.93 one way or $83.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Albers and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Evanston.
Stop Ideas Near Savoy
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 Savoy.
Illinois Terminal
Rantoul
Danville, Illinois
Mattoon station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Albers and Evanston. Straight-line distance: 262.03 mi (421.69 km).
#1 Albers
Village in United States of America
| Population | 1,115 |
| Coordinates | 38.5433800, -89.6123100 |
| Altitude | 134 |
| 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: 507 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 55m |
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 | $3.77 | $41.93 | $83.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $47.29 | $94.59 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $51.75 | $103.50 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $58.98 | $117.96 |
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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