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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The most populous city in Cook County, Illinois.
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on East Lake Street
2.5 mi · 4 min · East Lake Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 355 North
1403 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
1 mi · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.1 km · 53 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 390
1722 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on IL 390 East: Hamilton Lakes Drive, Park Boulevard
905 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Hamilton, Lakes Drive, Park Boulevard
1701 ft · 41 sec
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Continue on Thorndale Avenue
1105 ft · 33 sec · Thorndale Avenue
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Turn left onto Park Boulevard
115 m · 11 sec · Park Boulevard
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Continue on Hamilton Lakes Drive
965 ft · 26 sec · Hamilton Lakes Drive
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Turn right onto East Pierce Road
2575 ft · 1 min · East Pierce Road
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Turn sharp left onto North Arlington Heights Road
1765 ft · 49 sec · North Arlington Heights Road
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Turn right onto Devon Avenue
3.3 mi · 6 min · Devon Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Elmhurst Road
1.6 km · 2 min · South Elmhurst Road
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Turn right onto West Touhy Avenue
2.3 mi · 4 min · West Touhy Avenue
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Continue on East Touhy Avenue
4.6 mi · 9 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 Bloomingdale 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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Des Plaines.
Glenview station
La Grange Road
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Chicago Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bloomingdale and Evanston. Straight-line distance: 20.88 mi (33.61 km).
#1 Bloomingdale
Township in DuPage County, Illinois
| Population | 21,723 |
| Coordinates | 41.9575300, -88.0809000 |
| Altitude | 233 |
| 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: 49 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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