How far is Evanston, IL from Momence, IL?

The driving distance from Evanston, IL to Momence, IL is about 66.9 miles (107.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 60.5 miles (97.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 22m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
66.93 mi
01h 41m
Flight
60.43 mi
97.26 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
60.43 mi
Kilometers
97.26 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
66.93 mi
Kilometers
107.72 km
Drive Time
01h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Momence
Wed, Apr 15, 8:28 AM CDT
Return by in Evanston
Wed, Apr 15, 10:09 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Evanston
2026-04-15T06:46
Arrive Momence
Wed, Apr 15, 8:28 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:08 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Evanston
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
South Holland
IL

Village in Illinois, United States

From Evanston
33.5 mi
00h 50m
To Momence
33.4 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph SW
Destination
77°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Evanston and Momence.

  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

    5.5 mi · 11 min · North Western Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto North Clybourn Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · North Clybourn Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto North Damen Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · North Damen Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto West Webster Avenue

    42 m · 3 sec · West Webster Avenue

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 90 East, I 94 East

    1008 ft · 27 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Kennedy Expressway

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Kennedy Expressway

  11. 11

    Continue on Dan Ryan Expressway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Dan Ryan Expressway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)

    8.8 mi · 12 min · Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Bishop Ford Freeway

    10.8 mi · 15 min · Bishop Ford Freeway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Calumet Expressway

    2410 ft · 49 sec · Calumet Expressway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Calumet Expressway

    15 mi · 21 min · Calumet Expressway

  16. 16

    Continue on Dixie Highway

    6.2 mi · 10 min · Dixie Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on County Road East 1241 North

    3.9 mi · 5 min · County Road East 1241 North

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East Taylor Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · East Taylor Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1335 ft · 38 sec · South Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Dixie Highway

    5.8 mi · 9 min · Dixie Highway

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Dixie Highway

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Calumet Expressway
15.4 mi · 23%
Dixie Highway
12 mi · 18%
Bishop Ford Freeway
10.8 mi · 16%
Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
8.83 mi · 13%
North Western Avenue
5.53 mi · 8%
County Road East 1241 North
3.91 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Calumet Expressway

Keep slight left to continue on Calumet Expressway

15 mi · 00h 21m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.4 mi
60.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Holland
00h 50m from Evanston
Leave By
3:08 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Evanston and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Momence.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Evanston to Momence?

The road trip is about 66.9 miles (107.7 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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?

South Holland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.5 miles from Evanston and 33.4 miles from Momence.

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

The direct path is about 60.5 miles (97.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.90 one way or $17.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Evanston and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Momence.

Stop Ideas Near South Holland

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

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

RAIL

Homewood

7 mi away
18015 Park Ave.
RAIL

Hammond–Whiting station

13 mi away
1135 South Calumet Ave.
RAIL

Dyer station

14 mi away
913 Sheffield Avenue
BUS

Gary, IN

22 mi away
100 West 4th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Evanston and Momence. Straight-line distance: 60.43 mi (97.26 km).

Evanston

#1 Evanston

A city in Cook County, Illinois.

Population72,683
Coordinates42.0411400, -87.6900600
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
Momence

#2 Momence

City in Kankakee County, Illinois, United States

Population3,049
Coordinates41.1667000, -87.6628100
Altitude191
CountryUnited States
Start: Evanston (-87.69006, 42.04114)
End: Momence (-87.66281, 41.1667)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 108 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.36 gal
8.94 L · about $8.90
Round trip
$17.80
4.72 gal · 17.88 L
Estimated CO2
21 kg one way
Round trip: 41.9 kg / 92 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.90 $17.80
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.04 $20.07
Premium $4.65 $10.98 $21.97
Diesel $5.30 $12.52 $25.03

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 · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Evanston and Momence. The current time is 06:46:57.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.