How far is Evanston, IL from Broadview, IL?

The driving distance from Evanston, IL to Broadview, IL is about 21 miles (33.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.9 miles (23.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
20.99 mi
00h 38m
Flight
14.84 mi
23.89 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.84 mi
Kilometers
23.89 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.99 mi
Kilometers
33.78 km
Drive Time
00h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Broadview
Mon, Jul 27, 4:24 AM CDT
Return by in Evanston
Mon, Jul 27, 5:02 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Evanston
2026-07-27T03:45
Arrive Broadview
Mon, Jul 27, 4:24 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:38 AM to 7:38 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Evanston
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Austin
IL

Township in Macon County, Illinois

From Evanston
10.5 mi
00h 19m
To Broadview
10.5 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
Monday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Jul 27 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
Destination
89°F
Monday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Jul 27 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    4.5 mi · 9 min · North Western Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto West Irving Park Road

    2 mi · 3 min · West Irving Park Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto North Pulaski Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · North Pulaski Road

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Belden Avenue

    52 m · 10 sec · West Belden Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto North Pulaski Road

    2.9 mi · 6 min · North Pulaski Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West Madison Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West Madison Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto North Cicero Avenue

    3115 ft · 1 min · North Cicero Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West Flournoy Street

    86 m · 6 sec · West Flournoy Street

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 290 West

    811 ft · 22 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Eisenhower Expressway

    5.2 mi · 7 min · Eisenhower Expressway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward 17th Avenue

    738 ft · 18 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Harrison Street

    140 m · 20 sec · Harrison Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South 17th Avenue

    2658 ft · 1 min · South 17th Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Roosevelt Road

    31 m · 3 sec · Roosevelt Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Roosevelt Road

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
90.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Eisenhower Expressway
5.2 mi · 25%
North Pulaski Road
5.04 mi · 24%
North Western Avenue
4.53 mi · 22%
West Irving Park Road
2.02 mi · 10%
Asbury Avenue
1.51 mi · 7%
West Madison Street
1.01 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Eisenhower Expressway

Merge slight left onto Eisenhower Expressway

5.2 mi · 00h 07m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 38m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.1 mi
14.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Austin
00h 19m from Evanston
Leave By
7:14 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Evanston and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Broadview.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 21 miles (33.8 km) and usually takes 00h 38m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Austin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.5 miles from Evanston and 10.5 miles from Broadview.

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

The direct path is about 14.9 miles (23.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.79 one way or $5.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Evanston and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Broadview.

Stop Ideas Near Austin

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

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

RAIL

Chicago Union Station

10 mi away
225 South Canal Street
RAIL

Summit

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

La Grange Road

12 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Glenview station

21 mi away
1116 Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Evanston and Broadview. Straight-line distance: 14.84 mi (23.89 km).

Evanston

#1 Evanston

A city in Cook County, Illinois.

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

#2 Broadview

Village in Cook County, Illenois, USA

Population7,517
Coordinates41.8639200, -87.8533900
Altitude192
CountryUnited States
Start: Evanston (-87.69006, 42.04114)
End: Broadview (-87.85339, 41.86392)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 34 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.74 gal
2.8 L · about $2.79
Round trip
$5.58
1.48 gal · 5.6 L
Estimated CO2
6.6 kg one way
Round trip: 13.2 kg / 29 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.79 $5.58
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.15 $6.29
Premium $4.65 $3.44 $6.89
Diesel $5.30 $3.92 $7.85

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 · Jul 27, 2026

There is no time difference between Evanston and Broadview. The current time is 03:45:35.

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.