How far is Evanston, IL from Albers, IL?
The driving distance from Evanston, IL to Albers, IL is about 307.3 miles (494.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 262 miles (421.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Evanston and Albers.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Evanston and Albers.
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Start on the route
60 m · 22 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left
43 m · 16 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Dempster Street
65 m · 15 sec · Dempster Street
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Turn left onto Asbury Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · Asbury Avenue
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Continue on North Western Avenue
5.5 mi · 11 min · North Western Avenue
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Turn left onto North Clybourn Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · North Clybourn Avenue
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Turn right onto North Damen Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · North Damen Avenue
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Turn left onto West Webster Avenue
42 m · 3 sec · West Webster Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 90 East, I 94 East
1008 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Kennedy Expressway
3.6 mi · 5 min · Kennedy Expressway
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Continue on Dan Ryan Expressway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Dan Ryan Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
8.8 mi · 12 min · Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
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Keep slight right to continue on I 57 South: Memphis
200.8 mi · 3 hr 41 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 57 South: Memphis
40.9 mi · 44 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 50: Salem, Sandoval
2330 ft · 57 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 50: Salem, Sandoval
25 m · 2 sec
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Turn right onto West Main Street
2.2 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Continue on East Poplar Street
2.7 mi · 3 min · East Poplar Street
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Continue on Poplar
2.7 mi · 3 min · Poplar
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Mine Street
135 m · 6 sec · North Mine Street
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Continue on N Mine St
1107 ft · 16 sec · N Mine St
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Turn right onto West Missouri Avenue
14.1 mi · 16 min · West Missouri Avenue
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Turn right onto 12th Street
1 mi · 1 min · 12th Street
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Turn left
13.1 mi · 15 min
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Turn left onto Russland Road
1288 ft · 42 sec · Russland Road
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Turn left onto Old US Hwy 50
644 ft · 13 sec · Old US Hwy 50
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Continue on Harrison Street
704 ft · 16 sec · Harrison Street
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Turn right onto Clinton Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Clinton Street
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Continue on Aviston Road
3.7 mi · 9 min · Aviston Road
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Continue on North Commerical Street
2616 ft · 1 min · North Commerical Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Commerical Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Evanston and Albers.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 57 South
Keep slight right to continue on I 57 South: Memphis
201 mi · 03h 41m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Rain Showers leaving Evanston and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Albers.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Evanston to Albers?
The road trip is about 307.3 miles (494.6 km) and usually takes 05h 58m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Savoy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 153.7 miles from Evanston and 153.6 miles from Albers.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 262 miles (421.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:04 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.92 one way or $81.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Evanston and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Albers.
Stop Ideas Near Savoy
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 Savoy.
Illinois Terminal
Rantoul
Danville, Illinois
Mattoon station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Evanston and Albers. Straight-line distance: 262.03 mi (421.69 km).
#1 Evanston
A city in Cook County, Illinois.
| Population | 72,683 |
| Coordinates | 42.0411400, -87.6900600 |
| Altitude | 187 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Albers
Village in United States of America
| Population | 1,115 |
| Coordinates | 38.5433800, -89.6123100 |
| Altitude | 134 |
| Country | United States |
End: Albers (-89.61231, 38.54338)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 495 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 50m |
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 | $40.92 | $81.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $46.15 | $92.29 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $50.50 | $100.99 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $57.55 | $115.10 |
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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