How far is Evanston, IL from Barrington Hills, IL?
The driving distance from Evanston, IL to Barrington Hills, IL is about 28.8 miles (46.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.9 miles (40.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 46m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Cook County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Evanston and Barrington Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Evanston and Barrington Hills.
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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 · 11 sec · Dempster Street
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Turn right onto Asbury Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · Asbury Avenue
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Turn left onto Emerson Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Emerson Street
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Continue on Golf Road
6.7 mi · 13 min · Golf Road
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Turn right onto North Milwaukee Avenue
1008 ft · 19 sec · North Milwaukee Avenue
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Continue on Milwaukee Avenue
4.5 mi · 7 min · Milwaukee Avenue
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Turn left onto Old Palatine Road
2346 ft · 1 min · Old Palatine Road
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Continue on West Palatine Road
560 ft · 15 sec · West Palatine Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward Palatine Road
109 m · 10 sec
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Merge slight left onto Palatine Road
3.8 mi · 6 min · Palatine Road
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Turn right onto East Rand Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · East Rand Road
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Turn left onto East Dundee Road
3.7 mi · 6 min · East Dundee Road
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Turn right
864 ft · 32 sec
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Turn straight onto South Northwest Highway
2.2 mi · 4 min · South Northwest Highway
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Turn left onto Lake Cook Road
1133 ft · 39 sec · Lake Cook Road
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Continue on East Main Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · East Main Street
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Turn left onto Oakdene Road
1.1 km · 3 min · Oakdene Road
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Turn right onto Oakdene Drive
4 m · 1 sec · Oakdene Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Oakdene Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Evanston and Barrington Hills.
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.
Golf Road
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6.69 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Cloudy leaving Evanston and Showers And Thunderstorms near Barrington Hills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Evanston to Barrington Hills?
The road trip is about 28.8 miles (46.4 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?
Prospect Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.4 miles from Evanston and 14.4 miles from Barrington Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.9 miles (40.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 4:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.76 one way or $9.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Cloudy around Evanston and Showers And Thunderstorms near Barrington Hills.
Stop Ideas Near Prospect Heights
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 Prospect Heights.
Glenview station
La Grange Road
Chicago Union Station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Evanston and Barrington Hills. Straight-line distance: 24.92 mi (40.11 km).
#1 Evanston
A city in Cook County, Illinois.
| Population | 72,683 |
| Coordinates | 42.0411400, -87.6900600 |
| Altitude | 187 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Barrington Hills
Village in United States of America
| Population | 4,152 |
| Coordinates | 42.1447500, -88.1556300 |
| Altitude | 258 |
| Country | United States |
End: Barrington Hills (-88.15563, 42.14475)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 46 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $4.67 | $4.76 | $9.52 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $5.40 | $10.80 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $5.95 | $11.91 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $6.70 | $13.40 |
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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