How far is Evanston, IL from Flagg, IL?

The driving distance from Evanston, IL to Flagg, IL is about 92.6 miles (149.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 75.2 miles (121 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 08m 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
92.66 mi
02h 04m
Flight
75.2 mi
121.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
75.2 mi
Kilometers
121.03 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
92.66 mi
Kilometers
149.12 km
Drive Time
02h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Flagg
Thu, May 7, 11:41 AM CDT
Return by in Evanston
Thu, May 7, 1:46 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Evanston
2026-05-07T09:37
Arrive Flagg
Thu, May 7, 11:41 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:04 AM to 12:04 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:22 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
North Aurora
IL

City in Illinois, United States of America

From Evanston
46.2 mi
01h 02m
To Flagg
46.4 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, May 7 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
Destination
60°F
Thursday

Patchy Frost then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, May 7 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    4 mi · 8 min · West Touhy Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto South Des Plaines River Road

    56 m · 4 sec · South Des Plaines River Road

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 294 South: Indiana

    2265 ft · 55 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

    8.9 mi · 12 min · Tri-State Tollway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 88 West, I 294 South: Aurora, Indiana

    1.5 km · 2 min · Tri-State Tollway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    1251 ft · 31 sec · Tri-State Tollway

  17. 17

    Continue on Tri-State Tollway

    1937 ft · 47 sec · Tri-State Tollway

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on I 88 West Toll: Aurora

    2633 ft · 50 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

    1.2 km · 60 sec · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

    25.1 mi · 30 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

    37.4 mi · 40 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 251: Rochelle, Mendota

    2006 ft · 49 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  24. 24

    Turn right onto 4th Avenue

    103 m · 10 sec · 4th Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto North 6th Street

    120 m · 9 sec · North 6th Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Lincoln Avenue

    4.1 mi · 7 min · Lincoln Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn left onto South Grange Road

    1.1 mi · 4 min · South Grange Road

  28. 28

    Turn left onto East Titus Road

    19 m · 3 sec · East Titus Road

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Titus Road

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
63.2 mi · 68%
Tri-State Tollway
10 mi · 11%
Lincoln Avenue
4.1 mi · 4%
West Touhy Avenue
4.03 mi · 4%
Oakton Street
3.96 mi · 4%
South Grange Road
1.08 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

37.4 mi · 00h 40m

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
02h 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.4 mi
75.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Aurora
01h 02m from Evanston
Leave By
2:22 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Evanston and Patchy Frost then Chance Rain Showers near Flagg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 92.6 miles (149.1 km) and usually takes 02h 04m 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?

North Aurora is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.2 miles from Evanston and 46.4 miles from Flagg.

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

The direct path is about 75.2 miles (121 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.33 one way or $24.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Evanston and Patchy Frost then Chance Rain Showers near Flagg.

Stop Ideas Near North Aurora

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

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

RAIL

Naperville

15 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

Plano

24 mi away
101 West Main Street
RAIL

Joliet Transportation Center

37 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street
RAIL

La Grange Road

38 mi away
25 West Burlington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Evanston and Flagg. Straight-line distance: 75.2 mi (121.03 km).

Evanston

#1 Evanston

A city in Cook County, Illinois.

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

#2 Flagg

City in Illinois, United States of America

Population12,745
Coordinates41.8958600, -89.1409300
Altitude238
CountryUnited States
Start: Evanston (-87.69006, 42.04114)
End: Flagg (-89.14093, 41.89586)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 149 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.27 gal
12.38 L · about $12.33
Round trip
$24.66
6.54 gal · 24.76 L
Estimated CO2
29.1 kg one way
Round trip: 58.1 kg / 128 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.33 $24.66
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.91 $27.81
Premium $4.65 $15.22 $30.44
Diesel $5.30 $17.34 $34.69

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 · May 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Evanston and Flagg. The current time is 09:37:21.

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.