How far is Evanston, IL from Davis Junction, IL?

The driving distance from Evanston, IL to Davis Junction, IL is about 87.7 miles (141.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72.1 miles (116 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 36m 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
87.69 mi
01h 48m
Flight
72.09 mi
116.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.09 mi
Kilometers
116.01 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
87.69 mi
Kilometers
141.13 km
Drive Time
01h 48m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Davis Junction
Thu, Apr 23, 11:38 AM CDT
Return by in Evanston
Thu, Apr 23, 1:26 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Evanston
2026-04-23T09:49
Arrive Davis Junction
Thu, Apr 23, 11:38 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:54 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Huntley
IL

Village in McHenry and Kane counties, Illinois, United States

From Evanston
43.7 mi
00h 54m
To Davis Junction
43.9 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
79°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Evanston and Davis Junction.

  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

    3.3 mi · 6 min · West Touhy Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto South Dee Road

    1 mi · 2 min · South Dee Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Devon Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Devon Avenue

  14. 14

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 90 West Toll

    1349 ft · 33 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

    59.4 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I-39 South, US 51 South: Bloomington

    1.1 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight right

    2475 ft · 30 sec

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight right

    8.8 mi · 10 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 72: Genoa, Byron

    2490 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Turn right

    3.5 mi · 5 min

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Union Street

    26 m · 4 sec · Union Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Union Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
23 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
59.4 mi · 68%
I-39 South
12 mi · 14%
Oakton Street
3.96 mi · 5%
West Touhy Avenue
3.29 mi · 4%
Asbury Avenue
1.02 mi · 1%
South Dee Road
1.01 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

59.4 mi · 01h 04m

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
01h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.6 mi
72.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Huntley
00h 54m from Evanston
Leave By
2:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Evanston and Partly Sunny near Davis Junction.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Evanston to Davis Junction?

The road trip is about 87.7 miles (141.1 km) and usually takes 01h 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?

Huntley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.7 miles from Evanston and 43.9 miles from Davis Junction.

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

The direct path is about 72.1 miles (116 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.6 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 2:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.65 one way or $23.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Evanston and Partly Sunny near Davis Junction.

Stop Ideas Near Huntley

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

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

BUS

Rockford, Illinois

47 mi away
7559 Walton St.
RAIL

Naperville

49 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

Glenview station

52 mi away
1116 Depot St.
RAIL

Plano

57 mi away
101 West Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Evanston and Davis Junction. Straight-line distance: 72.09 mi (116.01 km).

Evanston

#1 Evanston

A city in Cook County, Illinois.

Population72,683
Coordinates42.0411400, -87.6900600
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
Davis Junction

#2 Davis Junction

City in Illinois, United States of America

Population2,344
Coordinates42.1016900, -89.0931600
Altitude241
CountryUnited States
Start: Evanston (-87.69006, 42.04114)
End: Davis Junction (-89.09316, 42.10169)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 141 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.09 gal
11.71 L · about $11.65
Round trip
$23.30
6.18 gal · 23.42 L
Estimated CO2
27.5 kg one way
Round trip: 54.9 kg / 121 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.65 $23.30
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.14 $26.28
Premium $4.65 $14.38 $28.76
Diesel $5.30 $16.39 $32.78

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 Davis Junction. The current time is 09:49:56.

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.