How far is Evanston, IL from North Center, IL?

The driving distance from Evanston, IL to North Center, IL is about 6.4 miles (10.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 6 miles (9.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
6.42 mi
00h 13m
Flight
6.05 mi
9.74 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
6.05 mi
Kilometers
9.74 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
6.42 mi
Kilometers
10.33 km
Drive Time
00h 13m

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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 00h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Center
Sat, Nov 7, 6:28 AM CST
Return by in Evanston
Sat, Nov 7, 6:42 AM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Evanston
2026-11-07T06:14
Arrive North Center
Sat, Nov 7, 6:28 AM CST
Route Timing
00h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:14 AM to 7:14 PM CST

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:02 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Evanston
10:00 PM CST
Flexible departure

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
Lincolnwood
IL

Village in United States of America

From Evanston
3.2 mi
00h 06m
To North Center
3.2 mi
00h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 mph WNW
Destination
52°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 to 10 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Evanston and North Center.

  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

    3.6 mi · 7 min · North Western Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto West Leland Avenue

    119 m · 10 sec · West Leland Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto North Lincoln Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · North Lincoln Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto North Damen Avenue

    86 m · 12 sec · North Damen Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right

    22 m · 9 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right

    52 m · 12 sec

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
11 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
171.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Western Avenue
3.65 mi · 57%
Asbury Avenue
1.51 mi · 24%
North Lincoln Avenue
0.98 mi · 15%
West Leland Avenue
0.07 mi · 1%
North Damen Avenue
0.05 mi · 1%
Dempster Street
0.04 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North Western Avenue

Continue on North Western Avenue

3.65 mi · 00h 07m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 13m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.4 mi
6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lincolnwood
00h 06m from Evanston
Leave By
8:02 PM CST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Evanston and Mostly Sunny near North Center.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Evanston to North Center?

The road trip is about 6.4 miles (10.3 km) and usually takes 00h 13m 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 3.2 miles from Evanston and 3.2 miles from North Center.

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

The direct path is about 6 miles (9.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:02 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.06 one way or $2.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Evanston and Mostly Sunny near North Center.

Stop Ideas Near Lincolnwood

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

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

RAIL

Glenview station

10 mi away
1116 Depot St.
RAIL

Chicago Union Station

16 mi away
225 South Canal Street
RAIL

La Grange Road

24 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

25 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Evanston and North Center. Straight-line distance: 6.05 mi (9.74 km).

Evanston

#1 Evanston

A city in Cook County, Illinois.

Population72,683
Coordinates42.0411400, -87.6900600
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
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#2 North Center

North Center is a place in Illinois, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.9539200, -87.6789500
Altitude182
CountryUnited States
Start: Evanston (-87.69006, 42.04114)
End: North Center (-87.67895, 41.95392)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 10 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.23 gal
0.86 L · about $1.06
Round trip
$2.12
0.46 gal · 1.72 L
Estimated CO2
2 kg one way
Round trip: 4.1 kg / 9 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.61 $1.06 $2.12
Mid-grade $5.24 $1.21 $2.41
Premium $5.79 $1.33 $2.67
Diesel $6.59 $1.52 $3.03

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Evanston and North Center. The current time is 06:14:49.

Distance to Other Cities

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