How far is Evanston, IL from Maywood, IL?
The driving distance from Evanston, IL to Maywood, IL is about 19 miles (30.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.7 miles (22 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 15m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Evanston and Maywood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Evanston and Maywood.
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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
1.5 mi · 3 min · Asbury Avenue
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Turn right onto West Howard Street
3 mi · 6 min · West Howard Street
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Turn left onto Skokie Boulevard
1324 ft · 24 sec · Skokie Boulevard
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Continue on North Cicero Avenue
1307 ft · 32 sec · North Cicero Avenue
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Turn right onto West Touhy Avenue
1073 ft · 24 sec · West Touhy Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 94 East: Chicago
845 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Edens Expressway
3.2 mi · 4 min · Edens Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Wilson Avenue
1251 ft · 35 sec
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Turn right onto West Wilson Avenue
28 m · 11 sec · West Wilson Avenue
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Turn left onto North Cicero Avenue
1411 ft · 28 sec · North Cicero Avenue
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Turn right onto West Montrose Avenue
2.4 mi · 5 min · West Montrose Avenue
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Turn slight left onto West Forest Preserve Drive
2.6 mi · 6 min · West Forest Preserve Drive
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Turn left onto North Cumberland Avenue
1031 ft · 27 sec · North Cumberland Avenue
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Continue on North Thatcher Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · North Thatcher Avenue
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Turn straight onto North 1st Avenue
3.2 mi · 7 min · North 1st Avenue
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Turn right onto Madison Street
2676 ft · 59 sec · Madison Street
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Turn right onto South 9th Avenue
101 m · 11 sec · South 9th Avenue
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Turn right onto School Street
66 m · 11 sec · School Street
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Turn uturn
63 m · 17 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 Maywood.
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 1st Avenue
Turn straight onto North 1st Avenue
3.23 mi · 00h 07m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Evanston and Mostly Sunny near Maywood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Evanston to Maywood?
The road trip is about 19 miles (30.6 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?
Harwood Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.5 miles from Evanston and 9.5 miles from Maywood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.7 miles (22 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 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 $2.53 one way or $5.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Evanston and Mostly Sunny near Maywood.
Stop Ideas Near Harwood Heights
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Glenview station
Chicago Union Station
La Grange Road
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Evanston and Maywood. Straight-line distance: 13.68 mi (22.01 km).
#1 Evanston
A city in Cook County, Illinois.
| Population | 72,683 |
| Coordinates | 42.0411400, -87.6900600 |
| Altitude | 187 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Maywood
Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 22,868 |
| Coordinates | 41.8792000, -87.8431200 |
| Altitude | 191 |
| Country | United States |
End: Maywood (-87.84312, 41.8792)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 31 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $2.53 | $5.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.85 | $5.70 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.12 | $6.24 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.55 | $7.11 |
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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