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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
120.91 mi
02h 17m
Flight
97.02 mi
156.14 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
97.02 mi
Kilometers
156.14 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
120.91 mi
Kilometers
194.59 km
Drive Time
02h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Evanston
Thu, Apr 23, 12:06 AM CDT
Return by in Depue
Thu, Apr 23, 2:23 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Depue
2026-04-22T21:49
Arrive Evanston
Thu, Apr 23, 12:06 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:17 AM to 12:17 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:56 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Depue
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Minooka
IL

City in Illinois, United States of America

From Depue
59.3 mi
01h 08m
To Evanston
61.6 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
60°F
Wednesday

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE

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.

  1. 1

    Start on West 4th Street

    40 m · 9 sec · West 4th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Depot Street

    105 m · 11 sec · Depot Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Marquette Street

    1 km · 2 min · Marquette Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Broadway Street

    148 m · 15 sec · Broadway Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Marquette Street

    1759 ft · 48 sec · Marquette Street

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Lincoln Avenue

    2160 ft · 1 min · Lincoln Avenue

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto County Road 1300 North

    3.6 mi · 6 min · County Road 1300 North

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto County Road 3300 E

    2.1 mi · 3 min · County Road 3300 E

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right

    1322 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    55.9 mi · 1 hr

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55 North: Chicago

    1892 ft · 54 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    36.1 mi · 46 min

  13. 13

    Continue on Stevenson Expressway

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Stevenson Expressway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Damen Avenue, Ashland Avenue

    912 ft · 24 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Damen Avenue

    1372 ft · 34 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Ashland Market Place, South Damen Avenue

    134 m · 13 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto South Damen Avenue

    2.4 mi · 5 min · South Damen Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West Ogden Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Ogden Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto South Ashland Avenue

    4.1 mi · 8 min · South Ashland Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn slight left onto North Lincoln Avenue

    2.1 mi · 4 min · North Lincoln Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto West Leland Avenue

    119 m · 11 sec · West Leland Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto North Western Avenue

    3.6 mi · 7 min · North Western Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on Asbury Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Asbury Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Dempster Street

    65 m · 9 sec · Dempster Street

  25. 25

    Turn uturn

    65 m · 18 sec

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Depue and Evanston.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
26 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
County Road 3300 E
58.3 mi · 48%
I 55 North
36.5 mi · 30%
South Ashland Avenue
4.08 mi · 3%
North Western Avenue
3.65 mi · 3%
County Road 1300 North
3.64 mi · 3%
Stevenson Expressway
3.63 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.9 mi
97 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Minooka
01h 08m from Depue
Leave By
1:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Minooka, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Minooka.

RAIL

Joliet Transportation Center

17 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street
RAIL

Plano

33 mi away
101 West Main Street
RAIL

Naperville

37 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

Dwight station

43 mi away
119 West Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Depue and Evanston. Straight-line distance: 97.02 mi (156.14 km).

Depue

#1 Depue

City in Illinois, United States of America

Population1,838
Coordinates41.3242000, -89.3067500
Altitude142
CountryUnited States
Evanston

#2 Evanston

A city in Cook County, Illinois.

Population72,683
Coordinates42.0411400, -87.6900600
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
Start: West 4th Street (-89.30675, 41.324219)
End: (-87.689971, 42.041051)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 195 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
4.27 gal
16.15 L · about $16.10
Round trip
$32.20
8.54 gal · 32.3 L
Estimated CO2
37.9 kg one way
Round trip: 75.9 kg / 167 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Illinois · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Depue and Evanston. The current time is 21:49:48.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.