How far is Bellwood, IL from Evanston, IL?
The driving distance from Bellwood, IL to Evanston, IL is about 24.5 miles (39.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.9 miles (23.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 18m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bellwood and Evanston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bellwood and Evanston.
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Start on Mannheim Road
120 m · 12 sec · Mannheim Road
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Turn right onto Butterfield Road
2816 ft · 59 sec · Butterfield Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Eastern Avenue
641 ft · 16 sec · Eastern Avenue
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Turn right onto Saint Charles Road
2689 ft · 60 sec · Saint Charles Road
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Turn left onto South 25th Avenue
3.4 mi · 6 min · South 25th Avenue
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Turn right onto West Belmont Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Belmont Avenue
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Turn left onto West Forest Preserve Drive
3.1 mi · 6 min · West Forest Preserve Drive
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Turn slight right onto West Montrose Avenue
2.4 mi · 5 min · West Montrose Avenue
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Turn left onto North Cicero Avenue
1422 ft · 30 sec · North Cicero Avenue
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Turn right onto West Wilson Avenue
137 m · 23 sec · West Wilson Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward I 94 West
1088 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Edens Expressway
2.8 mi · 3 min · Edens Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Touhy Avenue East
1547 ft · 41 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Cicero Avenue
1933 ft · 43 sec · North Cicero Avenue
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Continue on Skokie Boulevard
1324 ft · 28 sec · Skokie Boulevard
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Turn right onto West Howard Street
3 mi · 6 min · West Howard Street
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Turn left onto 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 Bellwood 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.
South 25th Avenue
Turn left onto South 25th Avenue
3.37 mi · 00h 06m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Bellwood and Mostly Sunny near Evanston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bellwood to Evanston?
The road trip is about 24.5 miles (39.4 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?
Harwood Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.9 miles from Bellwood and 14.5 miles from Evanston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.9 miles (23.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 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 7:12 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.24 one way or $6.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bellwood and Mostly Sunny near Evanston.
Stop Ideas Near Harwood Heights
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 Harwood Heights.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bellwood and Evanston. Straight-line distance: 14.84 mi (23.88 km).
#1 Bellwood
Village in United States of America
| Population | 18,436 |
| Coordinates | 41.8814200, -87.8831200 |
| Altitude | 193 |
| 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: 39 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 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 | $3.77 | $3.24 | $6.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.66 | $7.32 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.00 | $8.00 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.56 | $9.12 |
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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