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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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 01h 13m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny
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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.
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Start on Bull Valley Road
4.3 mi · 7 min · Bull Valley Road
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Continue on Charles J Miller Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Charles J Miller Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South River Road
1.4 km · 2 min · South River Road
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Continue on Chapel Hill Road
1.1 km · 58 sec · Chapel Hill Road
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Turn slight right
63 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto West Elm Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Elm Street
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Continue on Rand Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Rand Road
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Continue on West Belvidere Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · West Belvidere Road
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Turn right
10.6 mi · 17 min
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Continue straight
3.9 mi · 6 min
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Continue on Olde Half Day Road
2338 ft · 51 sec · Olde Half Day Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Half Day Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · West Half Day Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 94 East Toll: Indiana
2176 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
2.9 mi · 3 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Keep slight left to continue on Edens Spur
4.8 mi · 5 min · Edens Spur
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Continue on Edens Expressway
4 mi · 5 min · Edens Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 41 South: Skokie Road
1.5 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto Glenview Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Glenview Road
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Turn right onto Crawford Avenue
3078 ft · 1 min · Crawford Avenue
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Turn left onto Central Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Central Street
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Turn right onto Green Bay Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Green Bay Road
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Turn right onto Asbury Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Asbury Avenue
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Turn left 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 Bull Valley 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.
Longest stretch
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10.6 mi · 00h 17m
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Vernon Hills.
Glenview station
La Grange Road
Chicago Union Station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bull Valley and Evanston. Straight-line distance: 39.14 mi (62.99 km).
#1 Bull Valley
Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 1,078 |
| Coordinates | 42.3205800, -88.3550900 |
| Altitude | 281 |
| 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: 85 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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