How far is Evanston, IL from Rosemont, IL?

The driving distance from Evanston, IL to Rosemont, IL is about 12.7 miles (20.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.5 miles (16.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 49m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
12.71 mi
00h 24m
Flight
10.47 mi
16.85 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.47 mi
Kilometers
16.85 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
12.71 mi
Kilometers
20.45 km
Drive Time
00h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rosemont
Mon, Nov 9, 11:51 AM CST
Return by in Evanston
Mon, Nov 9, 12:16 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Evanston
2026-11-09T11:26
Arrive Rosemont
Mon, Nov 9, 11:51 AM CST
Route Timing
00h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:25 AM to 7:25 PM CST

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:40 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Evanston
10:00 PM CST
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Niles
IL

City in Trumbull County, Ohio

From Evanston
6.3 mi
00h 12m
To Rosemont
6.3 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Nov 9 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 to 10 mph WSW
Destination
57°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Nov 9 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 to 10 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Evanston and Rosemont.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Evanston and Rosemont.

  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 mi · 2 min · Asbury Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Oakton Street

    4 mi · 7 min · Oakton Street

  6. 6

    Turn slight left onto Gross Point Road

    2627 ft · 52 sec · Gross Point Road

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto New Gross Point Road

    531 ft · 15 sec · New Gross Point Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Howard Street

    1222 ft · 35 sec · Howard Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto North Lehigh Avenue

    37 m · 2 sec · North Lehigh Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West Gross Point Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · West Gross Point Road

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto West Touhy Avenue

    4.9 mi · 9 min · West Touhy Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Mannheim Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Mannheim Road

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mannheim Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Evanston and Rosemont.

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
13 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
102.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Touhy Avenue
4.86 mi · 38%
Oakton Street
3.96 mi · 31%
Asbury Avenue
1.02 mi · 8%
Mannheim Road
1.01 mi · 8%
West Gross Point Road
0.89 mi · 7%
Gross Point Road
0.5 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

West Touhy Avenue

Turn slight right onto West Touhy Avenue

4.86 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 24m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.2 mi
10.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Niles
00h 12m from Evanston
Leave By
7:40 PM CST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Evanston and Mostly Sunny near Rosemont.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Evanston to Rosemont?

The road trip is about 12.7 miles (20.4 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?

Niles is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.3 miles from Evanston and 6.3 miles from Rosemont.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 10.5 miles (16.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.2 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:40 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.02 one way or $4.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Evanston and Mostly Sunny near Rosemont.

Stop Ideas Near Niles

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

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

RAIL

Glenview station

6 mi away
1116 Depot St.
RAIL

Chicago Union Station

21 mi away
225 South Canal Street
RAIL

La Grange Road

23 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

25 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Evanston and Rosemont. Straight-line distance: 10.47 mi (16.85 km).

Evanston

#1 Evanston

A city in Cook County, Illinois.

Population72,683
Coordinates42.0411400, -87.6900600
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
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#2 Rosemont

Rosemont is a place in Illinois, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.9953100, -87.8845100
Altitude194
CountryUnited States
Start: Evanston (-87.69006, 42.04114)
End: Rosemont (-87.88451, 41.99531)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 20 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.45 gal
1.7 L · about $2.02
Round trip
$4.05
0.9 gal · 3.4 L
Estimated CO2
4 kg one way
Round trip: 8 kg / 18 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.50 $2.02 $4.05
Mid-grade $5.12 $2.30 $4.61
Premium $5.68 $2.55 $5.11
Diesel $6.52 $2.93 $5.87

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 · Nov 09, 2026

There is no time difference between Evanston and Rosemont. The current time is 11:26:54.

Distance to Other Cities

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