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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
36.47 mi
01h 01m
Flight
29.61 mi
47.66 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.61 mi
Kilometers
47.66 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.47 mi
Kilometers
58.69 km
Drive Time
01h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Orland Park
Sat, May 30, 11:39 AM CDT
Return by in Evanston
Sat, May 30, 12:41 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Evanston
2026-05-30T10:38
Arrive Orland Park
Sat, May 30, 11:39 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:28 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Evanston
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Cicero
IL

Town in Illinois

From Evanston
18.2 mi
00h 30m
To Orland Park
18.2 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph ENE
Destination
81°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph ENE

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.

  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

    5.5 mi · 11 min · North Western Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto North Clybourn Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · North Clybourn Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto North Damen Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · North Damen Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto West Webster Avenue

    42 m · 3 sec · West Webster Avenue

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 90 East, I 94 East

    1008 ft · 27 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Kennedy Expressway

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Kennedy Expressway

  11. 11

    Continue on Dan Ryan Expressway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Dan Ryan Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55: Saint Louis, DuSable Lake Shore Drive

    3134 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South: St Louis

    2604 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Stevenson Expressway

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Stevenson Expressway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 50: Cicero Avenue

    1530 ft · 39 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South Cicero Avenue

    6.5 mi · 11 min · South Cicero Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West 93rd Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West 93rd Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Southwest Highway

    8.4 mi · 13 min · Southwest Highway

  19. 19

    Turn sharp left onto West 143rd Street

    1773 ft · 42 sec · West 143rd Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto South La Grange Road

    11 m · 1 sec · South La Grange Road

  21. 21

    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.

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
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
57.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southwest Highway
8.44 mi · 23%
South Cicero Avenue
6.53 mi · 18%
North Western Avenue
5.53 mi · 15%
Stevenson Expressway
4.92 mi · 13%
Kennedy Expressway
3.57 mi · 10%
Asbury Avenue
1.51 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.9 mi
29.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cicero
00h 30m from Evanston
Leave By
4:28 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Evanston and Mostly Sunny 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 $4.86 one way or $9.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Evanston and Mostly Sunny near Orland Park.

Stop Ideas Near Cicero

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

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

RAIL

Summit

8 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.
RAIL

La Grange Road

10 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Chicago Union Station

10 mi away
225 South Canal Street
RAIL

Glenview station

26 mi away
1116 Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Evanston and Orland Park. Straight-line distance: 29.61 mi (47.66 km).

Evanston

#1 Evanston

A city in Cook County, Illinois.

Population72,683
Coordinates42.0411400, -87.6900600
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
Orland Park

#2 Orland Park

Village in Illinois

Population57,347
Coordinates41.6303100, -87.8539400
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Start: Evanston (-87.69006, 42.04114)
End: Orland Park (-87.85394, 41.63031)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 59 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.29 gal
4.87 L · about $4.86
Round trip
$9.73
2.58 gal · 9.74 L
Estimated CO2
11.5 kg one way
Round trip: 22.9 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.86 $9.73
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.49 $10.97
Premium $4.65 $6.00 $12.01
Diesel $5.30 $6.84 $13.68

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Evanston and Orland Park. The current time is 10:38:13.

Distance to Other Cities

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