How far is Evanston, IL from River Grove, IL?
The driving distance from Evanston, IL to River Grove, IL is about 15.1 miles (24.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.9 miles (17.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m 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 29m.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Evanston and River Grove.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Evanston and River 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
1.5 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
2.4 mi · 5 min · West Montrose Avenue
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Turn slight left onto West Forest Preserve Drive
2.6 mi · 6 min · West Forest Preserve Drive
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Turn left onto North Cumberland Avenue
1031 ft · 27 sec · North Cumberland Avenue
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Continue on North Thatcher Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · North Thatcher Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Thatcher Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Evanston and River 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.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Evanston and Showers And Thunderstorms near River Grove.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Evanston to River Grove?
The road trip is about 15.1 miles (24.3 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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 7.6 miles from Evanston and 7.6 miles from River Grove.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.9 miles (17.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.47 one way or $4.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Evanston and Showers And Thunderstorms near River Grove.
Stop Ideas Near Lincolnwood
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 River Grove. Straight-line distance: 10.94 mi (17.6 km).
#1 Evanston
A city in Cook County, Illinois.
| Population | 72,683 |
| Coordinates | 42.0411400, -87.6900600 |
| Altitude | 187 |
| Country | United States |
#2 River Grove
Village in United States of America
| Population | 9,771 |
| Coordinates | 41.9258600, -87.8358900 |
| Altitude | 191 |
| Country | United States |
End: River Grove (-87.83589, 41.92586)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 24 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $2.47 | $4.94 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $2.80 | $5.61 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $3.09 | $6.19 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $3.48 | $6.97 |
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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