How far is Evanston, IL from Round Lake Beach, IL?
The driving distance from Evanston, IL to Round Lake Beach, IL is about 36.8 miles (59.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.7 miles (49.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 51m 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 00h 55m.
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.
City in Lake County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Evanston and Round Lake Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Evanston and Round Lake Beach.
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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
5.6 mi · 7 min · South Skokie Highway
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Turn left onto Buckley Road
4.4 mi · 7 min · Buckley Road
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Continue on Peterson Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Peterson Road
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Continue on Old Peterson Road
864 ft · 15 sec · Old Peterson Road
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Continue on Antioch Road
2.7 mi · 4 min · Antioch Road
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Continue on Ivanhoe Road
1418 ft · 27 sec · Ivanhoe Road
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Turn left onto East Belvidere Road
2 mi · 3 min · East Belvidere Road
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Turn straight
670 ft · 13 sec
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Turn straight onto East Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Railroad Avenue
632 ft · 15 sec · Railroad Avenue
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Turn right onto North Cedar Lake Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · North Cedar Lake Road
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Turn left
43 m · 10 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Evanston and Round Lake Beach.
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
5.58 mi · 00h 07m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Evanston and Mostly Sunny near Round Lake Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Evanston to Round Lake Beach?
The road trip is about 36.8 miles (59.2 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?
Lake Forest is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.4 miles from Evanston and 18.4 miles from Round Lake Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.7 miles (49.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 4:38 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.90 one way or $9.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Evanston and Mostly Sunny near Round Lake Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Lake Forest
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 Lake Forest.
Glenview station
Chicago Union Station
La Grange Road
Sturtevant station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Evanston and Round Lake Beach. Straight-line distance: 30.67 mi (49.36 km).
#1 Evanston
A city in Cook County, Illinois.
| Population | 72,683 |
| Coordinates | 42.0411400, -87.6900600 |
| Altitude | 187 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Round Lake Beach
City in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 26,919 |
| Coordinates | 42.3716900, -88.0900800 |
| Altitude | 233 |
| Country | United States |
End: Round Lake Beach (-88.09008, 42.37169)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 59 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $4.90 | $9.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.53 | $11.06 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $6.05 | $12.10 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.90 | $13.79 |
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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