How far is Depue, IL from Evanston, IL?
The driving distance from Depue, IL to Evanston, IL is about 120.9 miles (194.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 97 miles (156.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 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.
City in Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Depue and Evanston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Depue and Evanston.
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Start on West 4th Street
40 m · 9 sec · West 4th Street
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Turn left onto Depot Street
105 m · 11 sec · Depot Street
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Turn right onto Marquette Street
1 km · 2 min · Marquette Street
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Continue on Broadway Street
148 m · 15 sec · Broadway Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Marquette Street
1759 ft · 48 sec · Marquette Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Lincoln Avenue
2160 ft · 1 min · Lincoln Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto County Road 1300 North
3.6 mi · 6 min · County Road 1300 North
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At the end of the road, turn left onto County Road 3300 E
2.1 mi · 3 min · County Road 3300 E
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Take the ramp slight right
1322 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
55.9 mi · 1 hr
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Take the exit slight right toward I 55 North: Chicago
1892 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left
36.1 mi · 46 min
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Continue on Stevenson Expressway
3.6 mi · 5 min · Stevenson Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Damen Avenue, Ashland Avenue
912 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Damen Avenue
1372 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Ashland Market Place, South Damen Avenue
134 m · 13 sec
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Turn straight onto South Damen Avenue
2.4 mi · 5 min · South Damen Avenue
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Turn right onto West Ogden Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · West Ogden Avenue
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Turn left onto South Ashland Avenue
4.1 mi · 8 min · South Ashland Avenue
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Turn slight left onto North Lincoln Avenue
2.1 mi · 4 min · North Lincoln Avenue
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Turn left onto West Leland Avenue
119 m · 11 sec · West Leland Avenue
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Turn right onto North Western Avenue
3.6 mi · 7 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 Depue and Evanston.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
County Road 3300 E
Merge slight left
55.9 mi · 01h 00m
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 Depue and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Evanston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Depue to Evanston?
The road trip is about 120.9 miles (194.6 km) and usually takes 02h 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?
Minooka is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.3 miles from Depue and 61.6 miles from Evanston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 97 miles (156.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.9 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 1:56 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.10 one way or $32.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Depue and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Evanston.
Stop Ideas Near Minooka
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 Minooka.
Joliet Transportation Center
Plano
Naperville
Dwight station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Depue and Evanston. Straight-line distance: 97.02 mi (156.14 km).
#1 Depue
City in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 1,838 |
| Coordinates | 41.3242000, -89.3067500 |
| Altitude | 142 |
| 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: 195 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 30m |
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 | $16.10 | $32.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $18.16 | $36.32 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $19.87 | $39.75 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $22.65 | $45.30 |
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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