How far is Evanston, IL from Orland Park, IL?
The driving distance from Evanston, IL to Orland Park, IL is about 36.5 miles (58.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.6 miles (47.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 02m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.
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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 Orland Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Evanston and Orland Park.
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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
1.3 mi · 2 min · Dan Ryan Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 55: Saint Louis, DuSable Lake Shore Drive
3134 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South: St Louis
2604 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Stevenson Expressway
4.9 mi · 7 min · Stevenson Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 50: Cicero Avenue
1530 ft · 39 sec
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Turn left onto South Cicero Avenue
6.5 mi · 11 min · South Cicero Avenue
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Turn right onto West 93rd Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · West 93rd Street
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Continue on Southwest Highway
8.4 mi · 13 min · Southwest Highway
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Turn sharp left onto West 143rd Street
1773 ft · 42 sec · West 143rd Street
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Turn right onto South La Grange Road
11 m · 1 sec · South La Grange Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South La Grange Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Evanston and Orland Park.
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.
Southwest Highway
Continue on Southwest Highway
8.44 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.
Rain leaving Evanston and Showers And Thunderstorms near Orland Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Evanston to Orland Park?
The road trip is about 36.5 miles (58.7 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?
Cicero is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.2 miles from Evanston and 18.2 miles from Orland Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.6 miles (47.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 4:28 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.02 one way or $12.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain around Evanston and Showers And Thunderstorms near Orland Park.
Stop Ideas Near Cicero
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 Cicero.
Summit
La Grange Road
Chicago Union Station
Glenview station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Evanston and Orland Park. Straight-line distance: 29.61 mi (47.66 km).
#1 Evanston
A city in Cook County, Illinois.
| Population | 72,683 |
| Coordinates | 42.0411400, -87.6900600 |
| Altitude | 187 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Orland Park
Village in Illinois
| Population | 57,347 |
| Coordinates | 41.6303100, -87.8539400 |
| Altitude | 215 |
| Country | United States |
End: Orland Park (-87.85394, 41.63031)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 59 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 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 | $4.67 | $6.02 | $12.04 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $6.83 | $13.65 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $7.53 | $15.06 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $8.48 | $16.95 |
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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