How far is Evanston, IL from Hyde Park, IL?

The driving distance from Evanston, IL to Hyde Park, IL is about 20.3 miles (32.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.8 miles (28.6 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
20.33 mi
00h 38m
Flight
17.76 mi
28.59 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.76 mi
Kilometers
28.59 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.33 mi
Kilometers
32.71 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 Hyde Park
Sat, May 23, 7:13 PM CDT
Return by in Evanston
Sat, May 23, 7:51 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Evanston
2026-05-23T18:35
Arrive Hyde Park
Sat, May 23, 7:13 PM 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

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
Chicago
IL

The third most populous city in the United States and the center of the Chicago metropolitan area.

From Evanston
10.2 mi
00h 19m
To Hyde Park
10.2 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NNE
Destination
64°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Evanston and Hyde Park.

  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

    5.5 mi · 11 min · North Western Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto North Clybourn Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · North Clybourn Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto North Damen Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · North Damen Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto West Webster Avenue

    42 m · 3 sec · West Webster Avenue

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 90 East, I 94 East

    1008 ft · 27 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Kennedy Expressway

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Kennedy Expressway

  11. 11

    Continue on Dan Ryan Expressway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Dan Ryan Expressway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Dan Ryan Expressway (Local)

    1.3 km · 1 min · Dan Ryan Expressway (Local)

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward 35th Street

    887 ft · 22 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto South Wentworth Avenue

    100 m · 17 sec · South Wentworth Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West 35th Street

    1337 ft · 31 sec · West 35th Street

  16. 16

    Continue on East 35th Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · East 35th Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South Cottage Grove Avenue

    2.5 mi · 5 min · South Cottage Grove Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East 55th Street

    2648 ft · 1 min · East 55th Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto South Woodlawn Avenue

    647 ft · 25 sec · South Woodlawn Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East 56th Street

    666 ft · 37 sec · East 56th Street

  21. 21

    Turn left

    101 m · 24 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
108.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Western Avenue
5.53 mi · 27%
Kennedy Expressway
3.57 mi · 18%
South Cottage Grove Avenue
2.53 mi · 12%
Dan Ryan Expressway
2.42 mi · 12%
Asbury Avenue
1.51 mi · 7%
Dan Ryan Expressway (Local)
0.84 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

North Western Avenue

Continue on North Western Avenue

5.53 mi · 00h 11m

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
+2.5 mi
17.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chicago
00h 19m from Evanston
Leave By
7:14 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Evanston and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Hyde Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Evanston to Hyde Park?

The road trip is about 20.3 miles (32.7 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?

Chicago is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.2 miles from Evanston and 10.2 miles from Hyde Park.

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

The direct path is about 17.8 miles (28.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.5 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 $2.72 one way or $5.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Evanston and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Hyde Park.

Stop Ideas Near Chicago

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

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

RAIL

Chicago Union Station

3 mi away
225 South Canal Street
RAIL

Summit

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

La Grange Road

19 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Hammond–Whiting station

21 mi away
1135 South Calumet Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Evanston and Hyde Park. Straight-line distance: 17.76 mi (28.59 km).

Evanston

#1 Evanston

A city in Cook County, Illinois.

Population72,683
Coordinates42.0411400, -87.6900600
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
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#2 Hyde Park

Hyde Park is a place in Illinois, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.7942000, -87.5939400
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Start: Evanston (-87.69006, 42.04114)
End: Hyde Park (-87.59394, 41.7942)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 33 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 24m
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
0.72 gal
2.71 L · about $2.72
Round trip
$5.43
1.44 gal · 5.42 L
Estimated CO2
6.4 kg one way
Round trip: 12.8 kg / 28 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.72 $5.43
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.06 $6.12
Premium $4.65 $3.35 $6.70
Diesel $5.30 $3.82 $7.64

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Evanston and Hyde Park. The current time is 18:35:31.

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.