How far is Elmwood Park, IL from Evanston, IL?
The driving distance from Elmwood Park, IL to Evanston, IL is about 15.7 miles (25.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.3 miles (16.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elmwood Park and Evanston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elmwood Park and Evanston.
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Start on the route
57 m · 16 sec
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Turn right onto West Belden Avenue
53 m · 13 sec · West Belden Avenue
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Turn left onto North 73rd Avenue
661 ft · 34 sec · North 73rd Avenue
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Turn left onto West Fullerton Avenue
44 m · 6 sec · West Fullerton Avenue
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Turn right onto 73rd Avenue
110 m · 15 sec · 73rd Avenue
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Turn right onto West Grand Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · West Grand Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on West Grand Avenue
73 m · 9 sec · West Grand Avenue
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Continue on West Fullerton Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Fullerton Avenue
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Turn left onto North Central Avenue
2.5 mi · 5 min · North Central Avenue
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Turn right onto West Montrose Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · West Montrose Avenue
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Turn left onto North Cicero Avenue
1422 ft · 30 sec · North Cicero Avenue
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Turn right onto West Wilson Avenue
137 m · 23 sec · West Wilson Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward I 94 West
1088 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Edens Expressway
2.8 mi · 3 min · Edens Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Touhy Avenue East
1547 ft · 41 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Cicero Avenue
1933 ft · 43 sec · North Cicero Avenue
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Continue on Skokie Boulevard
1324 ft · 28 sec · Skokie Boulevard
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Turn right onto West Howard Street
3 mi · 6 min · West Howard Street
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Turn left onto 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 Elmwood 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.
West Howard Street
Turn right onto West Howard Street
2.96 mi · 00h 06m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Elmwood Park and Rain Showers near Evanston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elmwood Park to Evanston?
The road trip is about 15.7 miles (25.3 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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 7.4 miles from Elmwood Park and 8.3 miles from Evanston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.3 miles (16.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.07 one way or $4.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Elmwood Park and Rain Showers near Evanston.
Stop Ideas Near Lincolnwood
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elmwood Park and Evanston. Straight-line distance: 10.31 mi (16.59 km).
#1 Elmwood Park
Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 23,805 |
| Coordinates | 41.9211400, -87.8092300 |
| Altitude | 196 |
| 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: 25 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $2.07 | $4.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.34 | $4.68 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.56 | $5.12 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.92 | $5.83 |
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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