How far is East Garfield Park, IL from Evanston, IL?
The driving distance from East Garfield Park, IL to Evanston, IL is about 21.7 miles (34.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.1 miles (17.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Village in United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Garfield Park and Evanston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Garfield Park and Evanston.
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Start on South Albany Avenue
132 m · 21 sec · South Albany Avenue
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Turn right onto West Monroe Street
858 ft · 40 sec · West Monroe Street
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Turn right onto South Kedzie Avenue
2.1 mi · 4 min · South Kedzie Avenue
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Turn right onto West North Avenue
2692 ft · 54 sec · West North Avenue
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Turn left onto North California Avenue
3 mi · 8 min · North California Avenue
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Turn right onto West Irving Park Road
2664 ft · 54 sec · West Irving Park Road
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Turn left onto North Western Avenue
4.5 mi · 9 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 East Garfield Park 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.
North Western Avenue
Turn left onto North Western Avenue
4.53 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Sunny leaving East Garfield Park and Mostly Cloudy near Evanston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from East Garfield Park to Evanston?
The road trip is about 21.7 miles (34.9 km) and usually takes 00h 42m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lincolnwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.3 miles from East Garfield Park and 15.5 miles from Evanston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.1 miles (17.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.55 one way or $7.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around East Garfield Park and Mostly Cloudy near Evanston.
Stop Ideas Near Lincolnwood
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 Lincolnwood.
Glenview station
Chicago Union Station
La Grange Road
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Garfield Park and Evanston. Straight-line distance: 11.09 mi (17.85 km).
#1 East Garfield Park
East Garfield Park is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.8808700, -87.7028300 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| 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: 35 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $4.61 | $3.55 | $7.09 |
| Mid-grade | $5.24 | $4.03 | $8.07 |
| Premium | $5.79 | $4.46 | $8.92 |
| Diesel | $6.59 | $5.08 | $10.15 |
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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