How far is Bull Valley, IL from Evanston, IL?

The driving distance from Bull Valley, IL to Evanston, IL is about 52.8 miles (84.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.1 miles (63 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 27m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
52.73 mi
01h 13m
Flight
39.14 mi
62.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.14 mi
Kilometers
62.99 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.73 mi
Kilometers
84.86 km
Drive Time
01h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Evanston
Sat, May 2, 10:33 AM CDT
Return by in Bull Valley
Sat, May 2, 11:47 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bull Valley
2026-05-02T09:19
Arrive Evanston
Sat, May 2, 10:33 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bull Valley
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Vernon Hills
IL

City in United States of America

From Bull Valley
23.5 mi
00h 36m
To Evanston
29.3 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Saturday

Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNW
Destination
52°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bull Valley and Evanston.

  1. 1

    Start on Bull Valley Road

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Bull Valley Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Charles J Miller Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Charles J Miller Road

  3. 3

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

    1.4 km · 2 min · South River Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Chapel Hill Road

    1.1 km · 58 sec · Chapel Hill Road

  5. 5

    Turn slight right

    63 m · 6 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto West Elm Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Elm Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Rand Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Rand Road

  8. 8

    Continue on West Belvidere Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · West Belvidere Road

  9. 9

    Turn right

    10.6 mi · 17 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    3.9 mi · 6 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Olde Half Day Road

    2338 ft · 51 sec · Olde Half Day Road

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Half Day Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · West Half Day Road

  13. 13

    Take the ramp right toward I 94 East Toll: Indiana

    2176 ft · 53 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Tri-State Tollway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Edens Spur

    4.8 mi · 5 min · Edens Spur

  16. 16

    Continue on Edens Expressway

    4 mi · 5 min · Edens Expressway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 41 South: Skokie Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Glenview Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Glenview Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Crawford Avenue

    3078 ft · 1 min · Crawford Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Central Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Central Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Green Bay Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Green Bay Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Asbury Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Asbury Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left 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 Bull Valley 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
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Belvidere Road
6.44 mi · 12%
Edens Spur
4.79 mi · 9%
Bull Valley Road
4.32 mi · 8%
Edens Expressway
4.03 mi · 8%
Tri-State Tollway
2.93 mi · 6%
West Half Day Road
1.79 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

10.6 mi · 00h 17m

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
01h 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.7 mi
39.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vernon Hills
00h 36m from Bull Valley
Leave By
4:02 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving Bull Valley 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 Bull Valley to Evanston?

The road trip is about 52.8 miles (84.9 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?

Vernon Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.5 miles from Bull Valley and 29.3 miles from Evanston.

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

The direct path is about 39.1 miles (63 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.7 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 4:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.01 one way or $14.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny around Bull Valley and Mostly Sunny near Evanston.

Stop Ideas Near Vernon Hills

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Vernon Hills, 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 Vernon Hills.

RAIL

Glenview station

22 mi away
1116 Depot St.
RAIL

La Grange Road

46 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Chicago Union Station

47 mi away
225 South Canal Street
RAIL

Summit

49 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bull Valley and Evanston. Straight-line distance: 39.14 mi (62.99 km).

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#1 Bull Valley

Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America

Population1,078
Coordinates42.3205800, -88.3550900
Altitude281
CountryUnited States
Evanston

#2 Evanston

A city in Cook County, Illinois.

Population72,683
Coordinates42.0411400, -87.6900600
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
Start: Bull Valley Road (-88.355093, 42.320472)
End: (-87.689971, 42.041051)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 85 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.86 gal
7.04 L · about $7.01
Round trip
$14.03
3.72 gal · 14.08 L
Estimated CO2
16.5 kg one way
Round trip: 33.1 kg / 73 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.01 $14.03
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.91 $15.82
Premium $4.65 $8.66 $17.31
Diesel $5.30 $9.87 $19.73

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Bull Valley and Evanston. The current time is 09:19:52.

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.