How far is Evanston, IL from Kildeer, IL?

The driving distance from Evanston, IL to Kildeer, IL is about 24 miles (38.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.4 miles (32.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 28m 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
24 mi
00h 44m
Flight
20.41 mi
32.84 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.41 mi
Kilometers
32.84 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
24 mi
Kilometers
38.63 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kildeer
Thu, Oct 15, 5:06 PM CDT
Return by in Evanston
Thu, Oct 15, 5:50 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Evanston
2026-10-15T16:22
Arrive Kildeer
Thu, Oct 15, 5:06 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:02 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
Ridgeland
IL

Township in Iroquois County, Illinois

From Evanston
12 mi
00h 22m
To Kildeer
12 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph SE
Destination
61°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 4:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 · 11 sec · Dempster Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Asbury Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · Asbury Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Emerson Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Emerson Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Golf Road

    6.7 mi · 13 min · Golf Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto North Milwaukee Avenue

    1008 ft · 19 sec · North Milwaukee Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Milwaukee Avenue

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Milwaukee Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Old Palatine Road

    2346 ft · 1 min · Old Palatine Road

  10. 10

    Continue on West Palatine Road

    560 ft · 15 sec · West Palatine Road

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight left toward Palatine Road

    109 m · 10 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Palatine Road

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Palatine Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East Rand Road

    5.5 mi · 9 min · East Rand Road

  14. 14

    Turn sharp right onto Long Grove Road

    1030 ft · 35 sec · Long Grove Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North Buffalo Run Street

    1575 ft · 1 min · North Buffalo Run Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto North Grove Drive

    1999 ft · 1 min · North Grove Drive

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Grove Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
70.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Golf Road
6.69 mi · 28%
East Rand Road
5.51 mi · 23%
Milwaukee Avenue
4.46 mi · 19%
Palatine Road
3.87 mi · 16%
Emerson Street
0.99 mi · 4%
Asbury Avenue
0.76 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Golf Road

Continue on Golf Road

6.69 mi · 00h 13m

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 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.6 mi
20.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ridgeland
00h 22m from Evanston
Leave By
7:02 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Evanston and Showers And Thunderstorms near Kildeer.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 24 miles (38.6 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?

Ridgeland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12 miles from Evanston and 12 miles from Kildeer.

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

The direct path is about 20.4 miles (32.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.97 one way or $7.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Evanston and Showers And Thunderstorms near Kildeer.

Stop Ideas Near Ridgeland

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

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

RAIL

Glenview station

8 mi away
1116 Depot St.
RAIL

La Grange Road

34 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Chicago Union Station

34 mi away
225 South Canal Street
RAIL

Summit

37 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Evanston and Kildeer. Straight-line distance: 20.41 mi (32.84 km).

Evanston

#1 Evanston

A city in Cook County, Illinois.

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

#2 Kildeer

City in Illinois, United States of America

Population3,993
Coordinates42.1705800, -88.0478500
Altitude237
CountryUnited States
Start: Evanston (-87.69006, 42.04114)
End: Kildeer (-88.04785, 42.17058)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 39 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.85 gal
3.21 L · about $3.97
Round trip
$7.93
1.7 gal · 6.42 L
Estimated CO2
7.6 kg one way
Round trip: 15.1 kg / 33 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $3.97 $7.93
Mid-grade $5.29 $4.50 $9.00
Premium $5.84 $4.96 $9.92
Diesel $6.57 $5.59 $11.17

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Evanston and Kildeer. The current time is 16:22:39.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.