How far is Evanston, IL from Metropolis, IL?
The driving distance from Evanston, IL to Metropolis, IL is about 377.8 miles (608 km), with a travel time of about 07h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 342.4 miles (551 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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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 07h 07m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Village in Coles County, Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Evanston and Metropolis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Evanston and Metropolis.
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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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Continue on North Western Avenue
5.5 mi · 11 min · North Western Avenue
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Turn left onto North Clybourn Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · North Clybourn Avenue
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Turn right onto North Damen Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · North Damen Avenue
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Turn left onto West Webster Avenue
42 m · 3 sec · West Webster Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 90 East, I 94 East
1008 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Kennedy Expressway
3.6 mi · 5 min · Kennedy Expressway
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Continue on Dan Ryan Expressway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Dan Ryan Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
8.8 mi · 12 min · Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
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Keep slight right to continue on I 57 South: Memphis
200.8 mi · 3 hr 41 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 57 South: Memphis
65.7 mi · 1 hr 11 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Ken Gray Expressway
47.2 mi · 51 min · Ken Gray Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 24 East: Nashville
1.4 mi · 1 min
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Continue straight
35.6 mi · 38 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 45: Metropolis, Brookport, Rest Area, Welcome Center
1848 ft · 40 sec
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Turn right onto United States Route 45
1.6 mi · 3 min · United States Route 45
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Turn right onto East 12th Street
1.5 km · 2 min · East 12th Street
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Turn left onto Ferry Street
2746 ft · 1 min · Ferry Street
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Turn right onto West 5th Street
14 m · 1 sec · West 5th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 5th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Evanston and Metropolis.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 57 South
Keep slight right to continue on I 57 South: Memphis
201 mi · 03h 41m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Evanston and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny near Metropolis.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Evanston to Metropolis?
The road trip is about 377.8 miles (608 km) and usually takes 07h 07m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Humboldt is a useful midpoint, sitting about 189 miles from Evanston and 188.7 miles from Metropolis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 342.4 miles (551 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.4 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $62.18 one way or $124.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 118.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Evanston and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny near Metropolis.
Stop Ideas Near Humboldt
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 Humboldt.
Mattoon station
Effingham
Illinois Terminal
Rantoul
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Evanston and Metropolis. Straight-line distance: 342.38 mi (551.01 km).
#1 Evanston
A city in Cook County, Illinois.
| Population | 72,683 |
| Coordinates | 42.0411400, -87.6900600 |
| Altitude | 187 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Metropolis
Very large and significant city or urban area usually with millions of inhabitants
| Population | 5,885 |
| Coordinates | 37.1511700, -88.7320000 |
| Altitude | 110 |
| Country | United States |
End: Metropolis (-88.732, 37.15117)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 608 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 42m |
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 | $4.67 | $62.18 | $124.37 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $70.54 | $141.08 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $77.81 | $155.61 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $87.59 | $175.18 |
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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