How far is Evanston, IL from Oakwood Hills, IL?
The driving distance from Evanston, IL to Oakwood Hills, IL is about 36.9 miles (59.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.7 miles (51 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 14m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 01h 07m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 Cook County, Illinois, United States; suburb of Chicago, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Evanston and Oakwood Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Evanston and Oakwood Hills.
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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 · 11 sec · Dempster Street
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Turn right onto Asbury Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · Asbury Avenue
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Turn left onto Emerson Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Emerson Street
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Continue on Golf Road
6.7 mi · 13 min · Golf Road
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Turn right onto North Milwaukee Avenue
1008 ft · 19 sec · North Milwaukee Avenue
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Continue on Milwaukee Avenue
4.5 mi · 7 min · Milwaukee Avenue
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Turn left onto Old Palatine Road
2346 ft · 1 min · Old Palatine Road
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Continue on West Palatine Road
560 ft · 15 sec · West Palatine Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward Palatine Road
109 m · 10 sec
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Merge slight left onto Palatine Road
3.8 mi · 6 min · Palatine Road
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Turn right onto East Rand Road
8.9 mi · 13 min · East Rand Road
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Turn left onto West Main Street
2018 ft · 53 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on State Route 22
4.9 mi · 8 min · State Route 22
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Northwest Highway
2.7 mi · 4 min · South Northwest Highway
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Turn right onto Cary Algonquin Road
618 ft · 29 sec · Cary Algonquin Road
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Continue on Silver Lake Road
1.3 mi · 5 min · Silver Lake Road
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Continue on Silver Lake Trail
2422 ft · 2 min · Silver Lake Trail
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Continue on Lake Shore Drive
2072 ft · 2 min · Lake Shore Drive
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Turn right onto Oakhill Road
155 m · 22 sec · Oakhill Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Oakhill Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Evanston and Oakwood Hills.
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.
East Rand Road
Turn right onto East Rand Road
8.86 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Evanston and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms near Oakwood Hills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Evanston to Oakwood Hills?
The road trip is about 36.9 miles (59.4 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?
Arlington Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.4 miles from Evanston and 18.5 miles from Oakwood Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.7 miles (51 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 4:16 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.90 one way or $9.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Evanston and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms near Oakwood Hills.
Stop Ideas Near Arlington Heights
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 Arlington Heights.
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La Grange Road
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Evanston and Oakwood Hills. Straight-line distance: 31.67 mi (50.97 km).
#1 Evanston
A city in Cook County, Illinois.
| Population | 72,683 |
| Coordinates | 42.0411400, -87.6900600 |
| Altitude | 187 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Oakwood Hills
City in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 2,011 |
| Coordinates | 42.2464100, -88.2428600 |
| Altitude | 252 |
| Country | United States |
End: Oakwood Hills (-88.24286, 42.24641)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 59 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $3.77 | $4.90 | $9.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.53 | $11.06 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $6.05 | $12.10 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.90 | $13.79 |
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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