How far is Crete, IL from Evanston, IL?
The driving distance from Crete, IL to Evanston, IL is about 49.2 miles (79.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 41.3 miles (66.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 34m 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 17m.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Crete and Evanston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Crete and Evanston.
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Start on Main Street
15 m · 5 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto West Exchange Street
2.9 mi · 5 min · West Exchange Street
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Turn left onto Calumet Expressway
10.3 mi · 14 min · Calumet Expressway
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Continue on Bishop Ford Freeway
7.9 mi · 11 min · Bishop Ford Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Bishop Ford Freeway
2.8 mi · 4 min · Bishop Ford Freeway
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Continue on Dan Ryan Expressway
3.3 mi · 5 min · Dan Ryan Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
7.9 mi · 11 min · Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
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Continue on Kennedy Expressway
3.7 mi · 6 min · Kennedy Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Damen Avenue
875 ft · 24 sec
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Turn right onto North Damen Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · North Damen Avenue
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Turn slight left onto North Clybourn Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · North Clybourn Avenue
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Turn right onto North Western Avenue
5.5 mi · 11 min · North Western Avenue
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Continue on Asbury Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 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 Crete and Evanston.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Calumet Expressway
Turn left onto Calumet Expressway
10.3 mi · 00h 14m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Crete and Rain near Evanston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Crete to Evanston?
The road trip is about 49.2 miles (79.1 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?
Calumet is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.7 miles from Crete and 25.4 miles from Evanston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 41.3 miles (66.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 3:56 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.12 one way or $16.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Crete and Rain near Evanston.
Stop Ideas Near Calumet
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 Calumet.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Crete and Evanston. Straight-line distance: 41.33 mi (66.52 km).
#1 Crete
Town in the U.
| Population | 8,493 |
| Coordinates | 41.4444800, -87.6314300 |
| Altitude | 222 |
| 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: 79 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
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 | $4.67 | $8.12 | $16.23 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $9.21 | $18.42 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $10.16 | $20.31 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $11.43 | $22.87 |
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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