How far is Evanston, IL from Near South Side, IL?
The driving distance from Evanston, IL to Near South Side, IL is about 14.8 miles (23.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.2 miles (21.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Evanston and Near South Side.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Evanston and Near South 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
1.6 km · 2 min · North Ridge Avenue
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Turn left onto West Bryn Mawr Avenue
1751 ft · 49 sec · West Bryn Mawr Avenue
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Take the ramp straight
946 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Jean Baptiste Point DuSable Lake Shore Drive
7.5 mi · 14 min · North Jean Baptiste Point DuSable Lake Shore Drive
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Continue on South DuSable Lake Shore Drive
1.5 km · 2 min · South DuSable Lake Shore Drive
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Turn right onto East Roosevelt Road
1443 ft · 40 sec · East Roosevelt Road
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Turn left onto South Michigan Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · South Michigan Avenue
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Turn right onto East Cullerton Street
69 m · 12 sec · East Cullerton Street
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Turn right
136 m · 33 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 Near South 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 Jean Baptiste Point DuSable Lake Shore Dri
Merge slight left onto North Jean Baptiste Point DuSable Lake Shore Drive
7.5 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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Evanston and Partly Sunny near Near South Side.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Evanston to Near South Side?
The road trip is about 14.8 miles (23.8 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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 7.4 miles from Evanston and 7.4 miles from Near South Side.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.2 miles (21.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.6 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 7:32 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.40 one way or $4.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Evanston and Partly Sunny near Near South 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
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Evanston and Near South Side. Straight-line distance: 13.18 mi (21.21 km).
#1 Evanston
A city in Cook County, Illinois.
| Population | 72,683 |
| Coordinates | 42.0411400, -87.6900600 |
| Altitude | 187 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Near South Side
Near South Side is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.8567000, -87.6247700 |
| Altitude | 181 |
| Country | United States |
End: Near South Side (-87.62477, 41.8567)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 24 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $4.61 | $2.40 | $4.79 |
| Mid-grade | $5.24 | $2.72 | $5.45 |
| Premium | $5.79 | $3.01 | $6.03 |
| Diesel | $6.59 | $3.43 | $6.86 |
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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