How far is Evanston, IL from Pingree Grove, IL?
The driving distance from Evanston, IL to Pingree Grove, IL is about 45.4 miles (73 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 37.2 miles (59.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 09m 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 04m.
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.
A city in Cook County, Illinois.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Evanston and Pingree Grove.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Evanston and Pingree Grove.
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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 mi · 2 min · Asbury Avenue
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Turn right onto Oakton Street
4 mi · 7 min · Oakton Street
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Turn slight left onto Gross Point Road
2627 ft · 52 sec · Gross Point Road
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Turn straight onto New Gross Point Road
531 ft · 15 sec · New Gross Point Road
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Turn right onto Howard Street
1222 ft · 35 sec · Howard Street
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Turn left onto North Lehigh Avenue
37 m · 2 sec · North Lehigh Avenue
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Turn right onto West Gross Point Road
1.4 km · 2 min · West Gross Point Road
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Turn slight right onto West Touhy Avenue
3.3 mi · 6 min · West Touhy Avenue
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Turn left onto South Dee Road
1 mi · 2 min · South Dee Road
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Turn right onto Devon Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Devon Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 90 West Toll
1349 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
24.7 mi · 27 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward Randall Road
1726 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Randall Road, Elgin
68 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto Randall Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · Randall Road
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Turn slight right onto US 20 West: Rockford
1591 ft · 58 sec
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Continue on Martin Luther King Junior Memorial Highway
2239 ft · 37 sec · Martin Luther King Junior Memorial Highway
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Continue on U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
3.5 mi · 5 min · U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
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Continue on Oak Street
1736 ft · 29 sec · Oak Street
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Turn straight onto Reinking Road
1150 ft · 34 sec · Reinking Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Reinking Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Evanston and Pingree Grove.
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.
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
24.7 mi · 00h 27m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Evanston and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pingree Grove.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Evanston to Pingree Grove?
The road trip is about 45.4 miles (73 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?
Hoffman Estates is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.6 miles from Evanston and 22.7 miles from Pingree Grove.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 37.2 miles (59.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 4:20 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.03 one way or $12.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Evanston and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pingree Grove.
Stop Ideas Near Hoffman Estates
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 Hoffman Estates.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Evanston and Pingree Grove. Straight-line distance: 37.16 mi (59.8 km).
#1 Evanston
A city in Cook County, Illinois.
| Population | 72,683 |
| Coordinates | 42.0411400, -87.6900600 |
| Altitude | 187 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Pingree Grove
Village in the United States
| Population | 9,986 |
| Coordinates | 42.0686400, -88.4134200 |
| Altitude | 278 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pingree Grove (-88.41342, 42.06864)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 73 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $6.03 | $12.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.80 | $13.61 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $7.45 | $14.89 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $8.49 | $16.97 |
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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