How far is Chicago, IL from Evanston, IL?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Chicago and Evanston is 13.36 miles (21.51 km).

Flight distance from Chicago, IL to Evanston, IL is 13.36 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 02 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from Chicago, Illinois to Evanston, Illinois is: 20.15 miles (32.44 km) by car.

Driving from Chicago to Evanston will take approximately 00 hours 33 minutes.

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#1 Chicago

The third most populous city in the United States and the center of the Chicago metropolitan area. It is located on the shores of Lake Michigan, in northeastern Illinois. Chicago is a major center for finance, commerce, and industry.

Population 2677643
GPS Coordinates 41°51'0"N 87°39'0"W
Latitude 41.850033
Longitude -87.6500523
Altitude 179
Country United States
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#2 Evanston

A city in Cook County, Illinois. It is located on the north shore of Lake Michigan in northeastern Illinois. Evanston is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Northwestern University campus and the Evanston Public Library.

Population 72683
GPS Coordinates 42°2'28"N 87°41'24"W
Latitude 42.0411400
Longitude -87.6900600
Altitude 187
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Chicago and Evanston

The distance between Chicago and Evanston is 32 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 21 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Chicago and Evanston. The current time is 07:17:26.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 00 hours 40 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 00 hours 30 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 00 hours 24 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 00 hours 20 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 17 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 16 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 15 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 2.69 liters (0.71 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Chicago and Evanston.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Chicago to Evanston is $2.57 (diesel $3.06).

Illinois gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.61 $4.11 $4.55 $4.3
Total $2.57 $2.92 $3.24 $3.06

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in Illinois ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.607 (Diesel $4.300) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 19, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Chicago and Evanston (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

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