How far is Evanston, IL from Crestwood, IL?
The driving distance from Evanston, IL to Crestwood, IL is about 342.6 miles (551.3 km), with a travel time of about 06h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 313.6 miles (504.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 34m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Evanston and Crestwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Evanston and Crestwood.
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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 · 15 sec · Dempster Street
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Turn left onto Asbury Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · Asbury Avenue
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Continue on North Western Avenue
5.5 mi · 11 min · North Western Avenue
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Turn left onto North Clybourn Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · North Clybourn Avenue
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Turn right onto North Damen Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · North Damen Avenue
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Turn left onto West Webster Avenue
42 m · 3 sec · West Webster Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 90 East, I 94 East
1008 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Kennedy Expressway
3.6 mi · 5 min · Kennedy Expressway
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Continue on Dan Ryan Expressway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Dan Ryan Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
8.8 mi · 12 min · Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
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Keep slight right to continue on I 57 South: Memphis
200.8 mi · 3 hr 41 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 57 South: Memphis
65.7 mi · 1 hr 11 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Ken Gray Expressway
46.8 mi · 50 min · Ken Gray Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 148
1415 ft · 50 sec
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Turn right
1.1 km · 1 min
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Turn left
1753 ft · 31 sec
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Turn right onto Lake Egypt Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Lake Egypt Road
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Turn right onto Power Plant Road
2.7 mi · 7 min · Power Plant Road
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Turn left onto McKinney Chapel Road
2872 ft · 2 min · McKinney Chapel Road
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Turn right onto Ridgeway
86 m · 18 sec · Ridgeway
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Turn left onto Pinewood Drive
117 m · 17 sec · Pinewood Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pinewood Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Evanston and Crestwood.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Sunny leaving Evanston and Sunny near Crestwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Evanston to Crestwood?
The road trip is about 342.6 miles (551.3 km) and usually takes 06h 34m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Tuscola is a useful midpoint, sitting about 171.4 miles from Evanston and 171.1 miles from Crestwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 313.6 miles (504.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 29 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.59 one way or $91.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 107.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Evanston and Sunny near Crestwood.
Stop Ideas Near Tuscola
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 Tuscola.
Illinois Terminal
Mattoon station
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Danville, Illinois
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Evanston and Crestwood. Straight-line distance: 313.62 mi (504.73 km).
#1 Evanston
A city in Cook County, Illinois.
| Population | 72,683 |
| Coordinates | 42.0411400, -87.6900600 |
| Altitude | 187 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Crestwood
Village in United States of America
| Population | 10,604 |
| Coordinates | 37.6045000, -88.9400700 |
| Altitude | 167 |
| Country | United States |
End: Crestwood (-88.94007, 37.6045)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 551 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 16m |
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 | $3.77 | $45.59 | $91.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $51.42 | $102.84 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $56.27 | $112.53 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $64.13 | $128.25 |
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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