How far is Evanston, IL from Portage Park, IL?
The driving distance from Evanston, IL to Portage Park, IL is about 10.3 miles (16.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.9 miles (11.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 18m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Evanston and Portage Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Evanston and Portage 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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Turn right onto West Howard Street
3 mi · 6 min · West Howard Street
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Turn left onto Skokie Boulevard
1324 ft · 24 sec · Skokie Boulevard
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Continue on North Cicero Avenue
1307 ft · 32 sec · North Cicero Avenue
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Turn right onto West Touhy Avenue
1073 ft · 24 sec · West Touhy Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 94 East: Chicago
845 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Edens Expressway
3.2 mi · 4 min · Edens Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Wilson Avenue
1251 ft · 35 sec
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Turn right onto West Wilson Avenue
28 m · 11 sec · West Wilson Avenue
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Turn left onto North Cicero Avenue
1411 ft · 28 sec · North Cicero Avenue
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Turn right onto West Montrose Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · West Montrose Avenue
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Turn left onto North Linder Avenue
998 ft · 45 sec · North Linder Avenue
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Turn right onto West Hutchinson Street
30 m · 4 sec · West Hutchinson Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Hutchinson Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Evanston and Portage 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.
Edens Expressway
Merge slight left onto Edens Expressway
3.2 mi · 00h 04m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Evanston and Mostly Sunny near Portage Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Evanston to Portage Park?
The road trip is about 10.3 miles (16.5 km) and usually takes 00h 18m 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?
Lincolnwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.1 miles from Evanston and 5.2 miles from Portage Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6.9 miles (11.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:52 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.62 one way or $3.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Evanston and Mostly Sunny near Portage Park.
Stop Ideas Near Lincolnwood
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 Lincolnwood.
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 Portage Park. Straight-line distance: 6.93 mi (11.15 km).
#1 Evanston
A city in Cook County, Illinois.
| Population | 72,683 |
| Coordinates | 42.0411400, -87.6900600 |
| Altitude | 187 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Portage Park
Portage Park is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.9578100, -87.7650600 |
| Altitude | 188 |
| Country | United States |
End: Portage Park (-87.76506, 41.95781)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 17 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
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 | $4.50 | $1.62 | $3.24 |
| Mid-grade | $5.12 | $1.84 | $3.68 |
| Premium | $5.68 | $2.04 | $4.09 |
| Diesel | $6.52 | $2.35 | $4.70 |
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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