How far is Evanston, IL from Lower West Side, IL?
The driving distance from Evanston, IL to Lower West Side, IL is about 13.3 miles (21.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13 miles (20.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m 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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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Evanston and Lower West Side.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Evanston and Lower West Side.
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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 · 13 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Dempster Street
92 m · 13 sec · Dempster Street
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Turn right onto Ridge Avenue
2.2 mi · 4 min · Ridge Avenue
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Continue on North Ridge Boulevard
1880 ft · 42 sec · North Ridge Boulevard
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Continue on North Ridge Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · North Ridge Avenue
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Continue on North Ridge Avenue
1692 ft · 36 sec · North Ridge Avenue
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Turn right onto North Clark Street
769 ft · 15 sec · North Clark Street
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Keep slight right to continue on North Ashland Avenue
7 mi · 14 min · North Ashland Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on North Ashland Avenue
2.2 mi · 5 min · North Ashland Avenue
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Turn left onto West 21st Street
42 m · 6 sec · West 21st Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 21st Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Evanston and Lower West Side.
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.
North Ashland Avenue
Keep slight right to continue on North Ashland Avenue
7.02 mi · 00h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Evanston and Mostly Clear near Lower West Side.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Evanston to Lower West Side?
The road trip is about 13.3 miles (21.4 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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 6.6 miles from Evanston and 6.6 miles from Lower West Side.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13 miles (20.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.3 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 7:36 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.11 one way or $4.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Evanston and Mostly Clear near Lower West Side.
Stop Ideas Near Lincolnwood
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 Lincolnwood.
Glenview station
Chicago Union Station
La Grange Road
Summit
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Evanston and Lower West Side. Straight-line distance: 12.97 mi (20.88 km).
#1 Evanston
A city in Cook County, Illinois.
| Population | 72,683 |
| Coordinates | 42.0411400, -87.6900600 |
| Altitude | 187 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lower West Side
Lower West Side is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.8542000, -87.6656100 |
| Altitude | 181 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lower West Side (-87.66561, 41.8542)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 21 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $4.50 | $2.11 | $4.23 |
| Mid-grade | $5.12 | $2.41 | $4.81 |
| Premium | $5.68 | $2.67 | $5.34 |
| Diesel | $6.52 | $3.06 | $6.13 |
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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