How far is Evanston, IL from New Baden, IL?
The driving distance from Evanston, IL to New Baden, IL is about 306.5 miles (493.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 264.4 miles (425.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 58m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Evanston and New Baden.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Evanston and New Baden.
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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 right to continue on I 70 West: Saint Louis
61.7 mi · 1 hr 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 40, IL 143: Pierron, Highland
1685 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto Steiner Road
1396 ft · 24 sec · Steiner Road
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Continue on US Highway 40
3.3 mi · 5 min · US Highway 40
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US Highway 40
50 m · 3 sec · US Highway 40
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Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 40
2644 ft · 53 sec · US Highway 40
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Turn left onto Walnut Street
1716 ft · 48 sec · Walnut Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 6th Street
83 m · 8 sec · 6th Street
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Continue on Walnut Street
1437 ft · 42 sec · Walnut Street
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Turn right onto Broadway
2488 ft · 1 min · Broadway
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Turn left onto New Trenton Road
1054 ft · 30 sec · New Trenton Road
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Continue on IL 160
9.3 mi · 15 min · IL 160
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Continue on Illinois Route 160
4.5 mi · 6 min · Illinois Route 160
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Turn right onto Carlyle Road
136 m · 9 sec · Carlyle Road
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Continue on East Hanover Street
1.1 km · 1 min · East Hanover Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Hanover Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Evanston and New Baden.
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.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Evanston and Showers And Thunderstorms near New Baden.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Evanston to New Baden?
The road trip is about 306.5 miles (493.3 km) and usually takes 05h 58m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Savoy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 153.3 miles from Evanston and 153.2 miles from New Baden.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 264.4 miles (425.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.1 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:02 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $50.48 one way or $100.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Evanston and Showers And Thunderstorms near New Baden.
Stop Ideas Near Savoy
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 Savoy.
Illinois Terminal
Rantoul
Danville, Illinois
Mattoon station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Evanston and New Baden. Straight-line distance: 264.39 mi (425.49 km).
#1 Evanston
A city in Cook County, Illinois.
| Population | 72,683 |
| Coordinates | 42.0411400, -87.6900600 |
| Altitude | 187 |
| Country | United States |
#2 New Baden
City in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 3,205 |
| Coordinates | 38.5350500, -89.7006500 |
| Altitude | 140 |
| Country | United States |
End: New Baden (-89.70065, 38.53505)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 493 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 49m |
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 | $50.48 | $100.95 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $57.26 | $114.52 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $63.16 | $126.31 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $71.10 | $142.20 |
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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