How far is Evanston, IL from Bloomingdale, IL?

The driving distance from Evanston, IL to Bloomingdale, IL is about 25.8 miles (41.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.9 miles (33.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m 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
25.77 mi
00h 48m
Flight
20.88 mi
33.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.88 mi
Kilometers
33.61 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.77 mi
Kilometers
41.48 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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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 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bloomingdale
Sun, Apr 19, 4:00 AM CDT
Return by in Evanston
Sun, Apr 19, 4:48 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Evanston
2026-04-19T03:11
Arrive Bloomingdale
Sun, Apr 19, 4:00 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:52 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
12.9 mi
00h 24m
To Bloomingdale
12.9 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WNW
Destination
51°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.9 mi · 5 min · North Rohlwing Road

  15. 15

    Turn right

    60 m · 7 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Lake Street

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Lake Street

  17. 17

    Continue on East Lake Street

    40 m · 10 sec · East Lake Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Lake Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
69.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Touhy Avenue
7.67 mi · 30%
Devon Avenue
4.71 mi · 18%
Oakton Street
3.96 mi · 15%
North Rohlwing Road
2.89 mi · 11%
Lake Street
2.57 mi · 10%
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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.9 mi
20.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elk Grove
00h 24m from Evanston
Leave By
4:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Evanston and Mostly Sunny near Bloomingdale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 25.8 miles (41.5 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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 12.9 miles from Evanston and 12.9 miles from Bloomingdale.

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

The direct path is about 20.9 miles (33.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 4:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.43 one way or $6.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Evanston and Mostly Sunny near Bloomingdale.

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 Bloomingdale. Straight-line distance: 20.88 mi (33.61 km).

Evanston

#1 Evanston

A city in Cook County, Illinois.

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

#2 Bloomingdale

Township in DuPage County, Illinois

Population21,723
Coordinates41.9575300, -88.0809000
Altitude233
CountryUnited States
Start: Evanston (-87.69006, 42.04114)
End: Bloomingdale (-88.0809, 41.95753)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 41 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.91 gal
3.44 L · about $3.43
Round trip
$6.86
1.82 gal · 6.88 L
Estimated CO2
8.1 kg one way
Round trip: 16.2 kg / 36 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.43 $6.86
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.87 $7.74
Premium $4.65 $4.24 $8.47
Diesel $5.30 $4.83 $9.65

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Evanston and Bloomingdale. The current time is 03:11:27.

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.