How far is Bloomingdale, IL from Evanston, IL?

The driving distance from Bloomingdale, IL to Evanston, IL is about 30.3 miles (48.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.9 miles (33.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
30.31 mi
00h 46m
Flight
20.88 mi
33.61 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.88 mi
Kilometers
33.61 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.31 mi
Kilometers
48.78 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Evanston
Sun, Apr 19, 12:49 AM CDT
Return by in Bloomingdale
Sun, Apr 19, 1:36 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bloomingdale
2026-04-19T00:02
Arrive Evanston
Sun, Apr 19, 12:49 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:56 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bloomingdale
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Des Plaines
IL

The most populous city in Cook County, Illinois.

From Bloomingdale
12.8 mi
00h 23m
To Evanston
17.5 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph WNW
Destination
51°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bloomingdale and Evanston.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bloomingdale and Evanston.

  1. 1

    Start on East Lake Street

    2.5 mi · 4 min · East Lake Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 355 North

    1403 ft · 34 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    1 mi · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    1.1 km · 53 sec

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 390

    1722 ft · 42 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on IL 390 East: Hamilton Lakes Drive, Park Boulevard

    905 ft · 22 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Hamilton, Lakes Drive, Park Boulevard

    1701 ft · 41 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on Thorndale Avenue

    1105 ft · 33 sec · Thorndale Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Park Boulevard

    115 m · 11 sec · Park Boulevard

  10. 10

    Continue on Hamilton Lakes Drive

    965 ft · 26 sec · Hamilton Lakes Drive

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East Pierce Road

    2575 ft · 1 min · East Pierce Road

  12. 12

    Turn sharp left onto North Arlington Heights Road

    1765 ft · 49 sec · North Arlington Heights Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Devon Avenue

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Devon Avenue

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Elmhurst Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · South Elmhurst Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West Touhy Avenue

    2.3 mi · 4 min · West Touhy Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on East Touhy Avenue

    4.6 mi · 9 min · East Touhy Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North Harlem Avenue

    2643 ft · 50 sec · North Harlem Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West Howard Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · West Howard Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto New Gross Point Road

    531 ft · 11 sec · New Gross Point Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Gross Point Road

    2627 ft · 55 sec · Gross Point Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Oakton Street

    4 mi · 8 min · Oakton Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Asbury Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Asbury Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Dempster Street

    65 m · 9 sec · Dempster Street

  24. 24

    Turn uturn

    65 m · 18 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bloomingdale and Evanston.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
25 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
82.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Touhy Avenue
4.62 mi · 15%
Oakton Street
3.96 mi · 13%
Devon Avenue
3.25 mi · 11%
East Lake Street
2.46 mi · 8%
West Touhy Avenue
2.29 mi · 8%
I 355 North
2.02 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

East Touhy Avenue

Continue on East Touhy Avenue

4.62 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.4 mi
20.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Des Plaines
00h 23m from Bloomingdale
Leave By
4:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bloomingdale 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 Bloomingdale to Evanston?

The road trip is about 30.3 miles (48.8 km) and usually takes 00h 46m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Des Plaines is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.8 miles from Bloomingdale and 17.5 miles from Evanston.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 20.9 miles (33.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.03 one way or $8.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bloomingdale and Mostly Sunny near Evanston.

Stop Ideas Near Des Plaines

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Des Plaines, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Des Plaines.

RAIL

Glenview station

8 mi away
1116 Depot St.
RAIL

La Grange Road

24 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

27 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.
RAIL

Chicago Union Station

27 mi away
225 South Canal Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bloomingdale and Evanston. Straight-line distance: 20.88 mi (33.61 km).

Bloomingdale

#1 Bloomingdale

Township in DuPage County, Illinois

Population21,723
Coordinates41.9575300, -88.0809000
Altitude233
CountryUnited States
Evanston

#2 Evanston

A city in Cook County, Illinois.

Population72,683
Coordinates42.0411400, -87.6900600
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
Start: (-88.08076, 41.957533)
End: (-87.689971, 42.041051)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 49 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.07 gal
4.05 L · about $4.03
Round trip
$8.07
2.14 gal · 8.1 L
Estimated CO2
9.5 kg one way
Round trip: 19 kg / 42 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.03 $8.07
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.55 $9.10
Premium $4.65 $4.98 $9.96
Diesel $5.30 $5.68 $11.35

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Illinois · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Bloomingdale and Evanston. The current time is 00:02:46.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.