How far is Evanston, IL from Saint Rose, IL?

The driving distance from Evanston, IL to Saint Rose, IL is about 299.2 miles (481.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 251.8 miles (405.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
299.21 mi
05h 49m
Flight
251.84 mi
405.29 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
251.84 mi
Kilometers
405.29 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
299.21 mi
Kilometers
481.54 km
Drive Time
05h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Rose
Wed, Apr 15, 6:44 AM CDT
Return by in Evanston
Wed, Apr 15, 12:33 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Evanston
2026-04-15T00:55
Arrive Saint Rose
Wed, Apr 15, 6:44 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:49 AM to 1:49 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:22 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Evanston
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Savoy
IL

Town

From Evanston
149.6 mi
02h 54m
To Saint Rose
149.6 mi
02h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph SW
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 to 18 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Evanston and Saint Rose.

  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

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Asbury Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on North Western Avenue

    5.5 mi · 11 min · North Western Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto North Clybourn Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · North Clybourn Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto North Damen Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · North Damen Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto West Webster Avenue

    42 m · 3 sec · West Webster Avenue

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 90 East, I 94 East

    1008 ft · 27 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Kennedy Expressway

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Kennedy Expressway

  11. 11

    Continue on Dan Ryan Expressway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Dan Ryan Expressway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)

    8.8 mi · 12 min · Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 57 South: Memphis

    200.8 mi · 3 hr 41 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 70 West: Saint Louis

    61.7 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 40, IL 143: Pierron, Highland

    1685 ft · 42 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Steiner Road

    1396 ft · 24 sec · Steiner Road

  17. 17

    Continue on US Highway 40

    2.5 mi · 4 min · US Highway 40

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Veterans Honor Parkway

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Veterans Honor Parkway

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward St Rose Road

    69 m · 5 sec · St Rose Road

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto St Rose Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · St Rose Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Saint Rose Road

    5.2 mi · 9 min · Saint Rose Road

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Saint Rose Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 57 South
201 mi · 67%
I 70 West
61.7 mi · 21%
Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
8.83 mi · 3%
North Western Avenue
5.53 mi · 2%
Saint Rose Road
5.17 mi · 2%
Kennedy Expressway
3.57 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 57 South

Keep slight right to continue on I 57 South: Memphis

201 mi · 03h 41m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 49m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.4 mi
251.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Savoy
02h 54m from Evanston
Leave By
5:22 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Evanston and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Saint Rose.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Evanston to Saint Rose?

The road trip is about 299.2 miles (481.5 km) and usually takes 05h 49m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Savoy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 149.6 miles from Evanston and 149.6 miles from Saint Rose.

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

The direct path is about 251.8 miles (405.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:22 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.82 one way or $79.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Evanston and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Saint Rose.

Stop Ideas Near Savoy

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

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

RAIL

Illinois Terminal

7 mi away
45 East University Ave.
RAIL

Rantoul

29 mi away
West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves.
BUS

Danville, Illinois

53 mi away
379 Lynch Road
RAIL

Mattoon station

65 mi away
1718 Broadway Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Evanston and Saint Rose. Straight-line distance: 251.84 mi (405.29 km).

Evanston

#1 Evanston

A city in Cook County, Illinois.

Population72,683
Coordinates42.0411400, -87.6900600
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
Saint Rose

#2 Saint Rose

Township in Clinton County, Illinois

Population405
Coordinates38.6842100, -89.5545300
Altitude152
CountryUnited States
Start: Evanston (-87.69006, 42.04114)
End: Saint Rose (-89.55453, 38.68421)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 482 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.56 gal
39.97 L · about $39.82
Round trip
$79.64
21.12 gal · 79.94 L
Estimated CO2
93.8 kg one way
Round trip: 187.7 kg / 414 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $39.82 $79.64
Mid-grade $4.25 $44.91 $89.82
Premium $4.65 $49.15 $98.29
Diesel $5.30 $56.01 $112.02

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 · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Evanston and Saint Rose. The current time is 00:55:30.

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