How far is Evanston, IL from Aviston, IL?

The driving distance from Evanston, IL to Aviston, IL is about 302.9 miles (487.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 257.9 miles (415 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 35m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
302.93 mi
05h 47m
Flight
257.88 mi
415.02 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
257.88 mi
Kilometers
415.02 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
302.93 mi
Kilometers
487.52 km
Drive Time
05h 47m

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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 05h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Aviston
Sun, Apr 12, 7:10 AM CDT
Return by in Evanston
Sun, Apr 12, 12:58 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Evanston
2026-04-12T01:22
Arrive Aviston
Sun, Apr 12, 7:10 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:48 AM to 1:48 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:24 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Evanston
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Savoy
IL

Town

From Evanston
151.5 mi
02h 53m
To Aviston
151.4 mi
02h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 25 mph SSW
Destination
79°F
Sunday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Evanston and Aviston.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Evanston and Aviston.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    60 m · 22 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left

    43 m · 16 sec

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Dempster Street

    65 m · 15 sec · Dempster Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Asbury Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Asbury Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on North Western Avenue

    5.5 mi · 11 min · North Western Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto North Clybourn Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · North Clybourn Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto North Damen Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · North Damen Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto West Webster Avenue

    42 m · 3 sec · West Webster Avenue

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 90 East, I 94 East

    1008 ft · 27 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Kennedy Expressway

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Kennedy Expressway

  11. 11

    Continue on Dan Ryan Expressway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Dan Ryan Expressway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)

    8.8 mi · 12 min · Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 57 South: Memphis

    200.8 mi · 3 hr 41 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 57 South: Memphis

    40.9 mi · 44 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 50: Salem, Sandoval

    2330 ft · 57 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on US 50: Salem, Sandoval

    25 m · 2 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    2.2 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on East Poplar Street

    2.7 mi · 3 min · East Poplar Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Poplar

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Poplar

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Mine Street

    135 m · 6 sec · North Mine Street

  21. 21

    Continue on N Mine St

    1107 ft · 16 sec · N Mine St

  22. 22

    Turn right onto West Missouri Avenue

    14.1 mi · 16 min · West Missouri Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto 12th Street

    1 mi · 1 min · 12th Street

  24. 24

    Turn left

    13.1 mi · 15 min

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Russland Road

    1288 ft · 42 sec · Russland Road

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Old US Hwy 50

    644 ft · 13 sec · Old US Hwy 50

  27. 27

    Continue on Harrison Street

    704 ft · 16 sec · Harrison Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Clinton Street

    1995 ft · 60 sec · Clinton Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto 2nd Street

    32 m · 5 sec · 2nd Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
30 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 57 South
242 mi · 80%
West Missouri Avenue
14.1 mi · 5%
Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
8.83 mi · 3%
North Western Avenue
5.53 mi · 2%
Kennedy Expressway
3.57 mi · 1%
Poplar
2.74 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 47m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45 mi
257.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Savoy
02h 53m from Evanston
Leave By
5:24 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Evanston and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Aviston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Evanston to Aviston?

The road trip is about 302.9 miles (487.5 km) and usually takes 05h 47m 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 151.5 miles from Evanston and 151.4 miles from Aviston.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 257.9 miles (415 km), while the road route adds roughly 45 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 5:24 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.50 one way or $81.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Evanston and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Aviston.

Stop Ideas Near Savoy

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Savoy, 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 Savoy.

RAIL

Illinois Terminal

7 mi away
45 East University Ave.
RAIL

Rantoul

29 mi away
West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves.
BUS

Danville, Illinois

53 mi away
379 Lynch Road
RAIL

Mattoon station

65 mi away
1718 Broadway Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Evanston and Aviston. Straight-line distance: 257.88 mi (415.02 km).

Evanston

#1 Evanston

A city in Cook County, Illinois.

Population72,683
Coordinates42.0411400, -87.6900600
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
Aviston

#2 Aviston

Village in United States of America

Population2,156
Coordinates38.6067200, -89.6075900
Altitude143
CountryUnited States
Start: Evanston (-87.69006, 42.04114)
End: Aviston (-89.60759, 38.60672)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 488 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.74 gal
40.65 L · about $40.50
Round trip
$81.00
21.48 gal · 81.3 L
Estimated CO2
95.4 kg one way
Round trip: 190.9 kg / 421 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $40.50 $81.00
Mid-grade $4.25 $45.68 $91.35
Premium $4.65 $49.98 $99.97
Diesel $5.30 $56.96 $113.93

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Evanston and Aviston. The current time is 01:22:35.

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.