How far is Evanston, IL from Park City, IL?
The driving distance from Evanston, IL to Park City, IL is about 26.2 miles (42.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.4 miles (37.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Lake County, Illinois, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Evanston and Park City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Evanston and Park City.
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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
1.4 km · 2 min · Asbury Avenue
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Turn left onto Green Bay Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Green Bay Road
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Turn left onto Central Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Central Street
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Turn right onto Crawford Avenue
3078 ft · 1 min · Crawford Avenue
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Turn left onto Wilmette Avenue
27 m · 2 sec · Wilmette Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on Glenview Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Glenview Road
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Turn right onto Skokie Boulevard
1.2 mi · 2 min · Skokie Boulevard
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Take the ramp straight toward I 94 West
1251 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Edens Expressway
4 mi · 5 min · Edens Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Skokie Highway
3.8 mi · 4 min · Skokie Highway
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Continue on Skokie Valley Road
3.4 mi · 4 min · Skokie Valley Road
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Continue on South Skokie Highway
8.2 mi · 10 min · South Skokie Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 120 East
1323 ft · 36 sec
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Turn straight onto Belvidere Road
1830 ft · 36 sec · Belvidere Road
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Turn right onto Knight Avenue
30 m · 6 sec · Knight Avenue
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Turn right onto Frontage Road
129 m · 19 sec · Frontage Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Frontage Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Evanston and Park City.
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.
South Skokie Highway
Continue on South Skokie Highway
8.22 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Evanston and Rain Showers near Park City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Evanston to Park City?
The road trip is about 26.2 miles (42.2 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?
Highland Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.1 miles from Evanston and 13.1 miles from Park City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.4 miles (37.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:14 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.34 one way or $8.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Evanston and Rain Showers near Park City.
Stop Ideas Near Highland Park
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Glenview station
Chicago Union Station
La Grange Road
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Evanston and Park City. Straight-line distance: 23.44 mi (37.72 km).
#1 Evanston
A city in Cook County, Illinois.
| Population | 72,683 |
| Coordinates | 42.0411400, -87.6900600 |
| Altitude | 187 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Park City
City in Lake County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 7,438 |
| Coordinates | 42.3483600, -87.8842400 |
| Altitude | 213 |
| Country | United States |
End: Park City (-87.88424, 42.34836)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 42 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $4.34 | $8.68 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $4.92 | $9.84 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $5.43 | $10.86 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $6.11 | $12.22 |
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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