How far is Evanston, IL from Bartlett, IL?

The driving distance from Evanston, IL to Bartlett, IL is about 29.4 miles (47.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.7 miles (41.3 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
29.41 mi
00h 53m
Flight
25.64 mi
41.26 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.64 mi
Kilometers
41.26 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.41 mi
Kilometers
47.33 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bartlett
Wed, Apr 22, 11:27 PM CDT
Return by in Evanston
Thu, Apr 23, 12:20 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Evanston
2026-04-22T22:34
Arrive Bartlett
Wed, Apr 22, 11:27 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Evanston
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Elk Grove
IL

Township in Cook County, Illinois

From Evanston
14.7 mi
00h 26m
To Bartlett
14.7 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Wednesday

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
75°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 mi · 2 min · Asbury Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Oakton Street

    4 mi · 7 min · Oakton Street

  6. 6

    Turn slight left onto Gross Point Road

    2627 ft · 52 sec · Gross Point Road

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto New Gross Point Road

    531 ft · 15 sec · New Gross Point Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Howard Street

    1222 ft · 35 sec · Howard Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto North Lehigh Avenue

    37 m · 2 sec · North Lehigh Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West Gross Point Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · West Gross Point Road

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto West Touhy Avenue

    7.7 mi · 14 min · West Touhy Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto South Elmhurst Road

    1 mi · 2 min · South Elmhurst Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Devon Avenue

    4.7 mi · 9 min · Devon Avenue

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Rohlwing Road

    1554 ft · 37 sec · North Rohlwing Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Elgin-O'Hare Frontage Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Elgin-O'Hare Frontage Road

  16. 16

    Continue on IL 390 West

    1989 ft · 50 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Elgin-O'Hare Tollway

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Elgin-O'Hare Tollway

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Lake Street

    3090 ft · 44 sec · Lake Street

  19. 19

    Continue on West Lake Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Lake Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto North Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · North Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto North Oak Avenue

    14 m · 1 sec · North Oak Avenue

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Oak Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
22 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
1 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
74.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Touhy Avenue
7.67 mi · 26%
Elgin-O'Hare Tollway
4.94 mi · 17%
Devon Avenue
4.71 mi · 16%
Oakton Street
3.96 mi · 13%
West Lake Street
1.14 mi · 4%
South Elmhurst Road
1.04 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

West Touhy Avenue

Turn slight right onto West Touhy Avenue

7.67 mi · 00h 14m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.7 mi
25.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elk Grove
00h 26m from Evanston
Leave By
4:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Evanston and Sunny near Bartlett.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 29.4 miles (47.3 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?

Elk Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.7 miles from Evanston and 14.7 miles from Bartlett.

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

The direct path is about 25.7 miles (41.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 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 $3.92 one way or $7.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around Evanston and Sunny near Bartlett.

Stop Ideas Near Elk Grove

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

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

RAIL

Glenview station

13 mi away
1116 Depot St.
RAIL

La Grange Road

22 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

26 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.
RAIL

Chicago Union Station

29 mi away
225 South Canal Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Evanston and Bartlett. Straight-line distance: 25.64 mi (41.26 km).

Evanston

#1 Evanston

A city in Cook County, Illinois.

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

#2 Bartlett

Village in United States of America

Population40,312
Coordinates41.9950300, -88.1856300
Altitude247
CountryUnited States
Start: Evanston (-87.69006, 42.04114)
End: Bartlett (-88.18563, 41.99503)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 47 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.04 gal
3.93 L · about $3.92
Round trip
$7.84
2.08 gal · 7.86 L
Estimated CO2
9.2 kg one way
Round trip: 18.5 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.92 $7.84
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.42 $8.85
Premium $4.65 $4.84 $9.68
Diesel $5.30 $5.52 $11.03

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Evanston and Bartlett. The current time is 22:34:30.

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.