How far is Evanston, IL from Danville, IL?
The driving distance from Evanston, IL to Danville, IL is about 148.9 miles (239.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 132.5 miles (213.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 33m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Evanston and Danville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Evanston and Danville.
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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
46.4 mi · 55 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 17: Kankakee, Momence
1374 ft · 36 sec
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Turn straight onto East Court Street
5.9 mi · 9 min · East Court Street
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Continue on South State Route 1
6.7 mi · 10 min · South State Route 1
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Continue on North Dixie Highway
1808 ft · 33 sec · North Dixie Highway
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Turn right onto E 7000S Road
2797 ft · 47 sec · E 7000S Road
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Continue on S 7000E Road
1.4 km · 1 min · S 7000E Road
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Continue on North 2100 E Road
14.8 mi · 22 min · North 2100 E Road
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Continue on North 2100 East Road
1 mi · 2 min · North 2100 East Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Walnut Street
2.7 mi · 7 min · West Walnut Street
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Turn right
45.6 mi · 1 hr 8 min
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Turn right onto East Main Street
4 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Evanston and Danville.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
I 57 South
Keep slight right to continue on I 57 South: Memphis
46.4 mi · 00h 55m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Rain Showers leaving Evanston and Showers And Thunderstorms near Danville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Evanston to Danville?
The road trip is about 148.9 miles (239.6 km) and usually takes 03h 33m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Sun River Terrace is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.5 miles from Evanston and 74.4 miles from Danville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 132.5 miles (213.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.4 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:52 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.80 one way or $39.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Evanston and Showers And Thunderstorms near Danville.
Stop Ideas Near Sun River Terrace
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 Sun River Terrace.
Kankakee
Dyer station
Gilman
Homewood
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Evanston and Danville. Straight-line distance: 132.46 mi (213.18 km).
#1 Evanston
A city in Cook County, Illinois.
| Population | 72,683 |
| Coordinates | 42.0411400, -87.6900600 |
| Altitude | 187 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Danville
City in and the county seat of Vermilion County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 30,106 |
| Coordinates | 40.1244800, -87.6300200 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| Country | United States |
End: Danville (-87.63002, 40.12448)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 240 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 51m |
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 | $19.80 | $39.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $22.33 | $44.66 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $24.43 | $48.87 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $27.85 | $55.69 |
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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