How far is Crystal Lawns, IL from Evanston, IL?
The driving distance from Crystal Lawns, IL to Evanston, IL is about 51.4 miles (82.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 40.5 miles (65.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 23m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.
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.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Crystal Lawns and Evanston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Crystal Lawns and Evanston.
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Start on Glasgow Street
57 m · 10 sec · Glasgow Street
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Turn right onto Chevy Chase Drive
1094 ft · 50 sec · Chevy Chase Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Essington Road
108 m · 11 sec · Essington Road
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Turn right onto Hennepin Drive
2052 ft · 43 sec · Hennepin Drive
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Turn left onto Plainfield Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Plainfield Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 55 North: Chicago
1761 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
19.1 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 294 Tollway North: Wisconsin
1.6 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 294 North: Wisconsin
1694 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
4.8 mi · 6 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway
11.7 mi · 15 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward Touhy Avenue
635 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Touhy Avenue
2694 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Touhy Avenue East
1749 ft · 43 sec
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Turn straight onto East Touhy Avenue
3 mi · 6 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 Crystal Lawns 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.
I 55 North
Merge slight left
19.1 mi · 00h 24m
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.
Sunny leaving Crystal Lawns 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 Crystal Lawns to Evanston?
The road trip is about 51.4 miles (82.7 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?
Western Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.6 miles from Crystal Lawns and 25.8 miles from Evanston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 40.5 miles (65.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.9 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 4:06 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.83 one way or $13.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Crystal Lawns and Mostly Sunny near Evanston.
Stop Ideas Near Western Springs
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 Western Springs.
La Grange Road
Summit
Naperville
Chicago Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Crystal Lawns and Evanston. Straight-line distance: 40.49 mi (65.16 km).
#1 Crystal Lawns
Census designated place
| Population | 1,872 |
| Coordinates | 41.5703100, -88.1581200 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| 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: 83 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 38m |
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 | $6.83 | $13.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $7.70 | $15.40 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $8.42 | $16.85 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $9.60 | $19.20 |
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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