How far is Evanston, IL from Logan Square, IL?

The driving distance from Evanston, IL to Logan Square, IL is about 8.9 miles (14.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 8.1 miles (13.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
8.96 mi
00h 19m
Flight
8.15 mi
13.12 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
8.15 mi
Kilometers
13.12 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
8.96 mi
Kilometers
14.42 km
Drive Time
00h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Logan Square
Sun, Nov 8, 9:58 PM CST
Return by in Evanston
Sun, Nov 8, 10:18 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Evanston
2026-11-08T21:39
Arrive Logan Square
Sun, Nov 8, 9:58 PM CST
Route Timing
00h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:19 AM to 7:19 PM CST

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

Leave by
7:52 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Evanston
10:00 PM CST
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Lincolnwood
IL

Village in United States of America

From Evanston
4.5 mi
00h 09m
To Logan Square
4.5 mi
00h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
40°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 2:00 AM CST
Wind
15 mph WSW
Destination
59°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM CST
Wind
10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Evanston and Logan Square.

  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

    4.5 mi · 9 min · North Western Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto West Irving Park Road

    2664 ft · 54 sec · West Irving Park Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto North California Avenue

    2 mi · 5 min · North California Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto West Fullerton Avenue

    820 ft · 26 sec · West Fullerton Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn sharp left onto North Milwaukee Avenue

    156 m · 26 sec · North Milwaukee Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West Medill Avenue

    23 m · 5 sec · West Medill Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left

    51 m · 12 sec

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
133.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Western Avenue
4.53 mi · 51%
North California Avenue
2.01 mi · 22%
Asbury Avenue
1.51 mi · 17%
West Irving Park Road
0.5 mi · 6%
West Fullerton Avenue
0.16 mi · 2%
North Milwaukee Avenue
0.1 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North Western Avenue

Continue on North Western Avenue

4.53 mi · 00h 09m

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 19m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.8 mi
8.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lincolnwood
00h 09m from Evanston
Leave By
7:52 PM CST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Evanston and Sunny near Logan Square.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Evanston to Logan Square?

The road trip is about 8.9 miles (14.4 km) and usually takes 00h 19m 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?

Lincolnwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.5 miles from Evanston and 4.5 miles from Logan Square.

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

The direct path is about 8.1 miles (13.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.8 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:52 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.45 one way or $2.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Evanston and Sunny near Logan Square.

Stop Ideas Near Lincolnwood

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

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

RAIL

Glenview station

10 mi away
1116 Depot St.
RAIL

Chicago Union Station

16 mi away
225 South Canal Street
RAIL

La Grange Road

24 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

25 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Evanston and Logan Square. Straight-line distance: 8.15 mi (13.12 km).

Evanston

#1 Evanston

A city in Cook County, Illinois.

Population72,683
Coordinates42.0411400, -87.6900600
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
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#2 Logan Square

Logan Square is a place in Illinois, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.9233700, -87.6992200
Altitude182
CountryUnited States
Start: Evanston (-87.69006, 42.04114)
End: Logan Square (-87.69922, 41.92337)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 14 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.32 gal
1.2 L · about $1.45
Round trip
$2.89
0.64 gal · 2.4 L
Estimated CO2
2.8 kg one way
Round trip: 5.7 kg / 13 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.52 $1.45 $2.89
Mid-grade $5.15 $1.65 $3.29
Premium $5.71 $1.83 $3.65
Diesel $6.53 $2.09 $4.18

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 · Nov 08, 2026

There is no time difference between Evanston and Logan Square. The current time is 21:39:22.

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.