How far is Evanston, IL from Lanark, IL?
The driving distance from Evanston, IL to Lanark, IL is about 126.9 miles (204.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 110 miles (177 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 38m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 49m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Evanston and Lanark.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Evanston and Lanark.
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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 mi · 2 min · Asbury Avenue
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Turn right onto Oakton Street
4 mi · 7 min · Oakton Street
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Turn slight left onto Gross Point Road
2627 ft · 52 sec · Gross Point Road
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Turn straight onto New Gross Point Road
531 ft · 15 sec · New Gross Point Road
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Turn right onto Howard Street
1222 ft · 35 sec · Howard Street
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Turn left onto North Lehigh Avenue
37 m · 2 sec · North Lehigh Avenue
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Turn right onto West Gross Point Road
1.4 km · 2 min · West Gross Point Road
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Turn slight right onto West Touhy Avenue
3.3 mi · 6 min · West Touhy Avenue
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Turn left onto South Dee Road
1 mi · 2 min · South Dee Road
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Turn right onto Devon Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Devon Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 90 West Toll
1349 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
59.4 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward I-39 South, US 51 South: Bloomington
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight right
2475 ft · 30 sec
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Continue straight
2.1 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
5.4 mi · 6 min · U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 2: Rockford, Dixon
1810 ft · 44 sec
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Keep slight left
52 m · 6 sec
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1.4 km · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto South Main Road
9.1 mi · 14 min · South Main Road
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Continue on East Blackhawk Drive
2.8 mi · 4 min · East Blackhawk Drive
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Turn right
15.6 mi · 23 min
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Turn right onto South Walnut Avenue
4 mi · 6 min · South Walnut Avenue
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Turn left
10 mi · 15 min
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Turn left
3.7 mi · 6 min
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Turn right onto West Locust Street
53 m · 10 sec · West Locust Street
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Turn right
21 m · 5 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Evanston and Lanark.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Evanston and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Lanark.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Evanston to Lanark?
The road trip is about 126.9 miles (204.3 km) and usually takes 02h 49m 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?
Belvidere is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.4 miles from Evanston and 63.6 miles from Lanark.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 110 miles (177 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.9 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 12:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.89 one way or $33.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Evanston and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Lanark.
Stop Ideas Near Belvidere
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 Belvidere.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Evanston and Lanark. Straight-line distance: 110.01 mi (177.04 km).
#1 Evanston
A city in Cook County, Illinois.
| Population | 72,683 |
| Coordinates | 42.0411400, -87.6900600 |
| Altitude | 187 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lanark
City in Illinois, United States
| Population | 1,321 |
| Coordinates | 42.1022500, -89.8334500 |
| Altitude | 268 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lanark (-89.83345, 42.10225)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 204 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 35m |
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 | $16.89 | $33.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $19.05 | $38.11 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $20.85 | $41.70 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $23.76 | $47.52 |
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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