How far is Evanston, IL from Shawneetown, IL?
The driving distance from Evanston, IL to Shawneetown, IL is about 333.4 miles (536.5 km), with a travel time of about 07h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 300.2 miles (483.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 03m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Evanston and Shawneetown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Evanston and Shawneetown.
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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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Continue on North Western Avenue
5.5 mi · 11 min · North Western Avenue
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Turn left onto North Clybourn Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · North Clybourn Avenue
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Turn right onto North Damen Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · North Damen Avenue
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Turn left onto West Webster Avenue
42 m · 3 sec · West Webster Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 90 East, I 94 East
1008 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Kennedy Expressway
3.6 mi · 5 min · Kennedy Expressway
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Continue on Dan Ryan Expressway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Dan Ryan Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
8.8 mi · 12 min · Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
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Keep slight right to continue on I 57 South: Memphis
195.9 mi · 3 hr 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 45: Sigel, Effingham
1753 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto East Fayette Avenue
1123 ft · 33 sec · East Fayette Avenue
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Turn left onto South Banker Street
14.9 mi · 22 min · South Banker Street
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Continue on County Road 925 East
16.2 mi · 24 min · County Road 925 East
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Turn slight left
41 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight right
3.9 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto County Road 1400 E
10.4 mi · 16 min · County Road 1400 E
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Continue on Central Street
1.5 km · 1 min · Central Street
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Continue on County Road 1800N
1.4 mi · 2 min · County Road 1800N
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Turn straight onto County Road 1600E
4.6 mi · 7 min · County Road 1600E
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Continue on Washington Street
1 mi · 2 min · Washington Street
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Continue on County Road 1600E
6.4 mi · 10 min · County Road 1600E
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Turn right onto South 1st Street
2.5 mi · 4 min · South 1st Street
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Continue on County Road 1850 East
6.8 mi · 10 min · County Road 1850 East
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Continue on Locust Street
9.9 mi · 15 min · Locust Street
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Continue on North 1st Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · North 1st Street
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Continue on County Road 200 East
7.4 mi · 11 min · County Road 200 East
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Continue on North Division Street
2651 ft · 46 sec · North Division Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Division Street
22 m · 7 sec · South Division Street
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Continue on South Division Street
1 mi · 2 min · South Division Street
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Continue on County Road 250 East
16.3 mi · 25 min · County Road 250 East
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Turn left
5.9 mi · 9 min
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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 Shawneetown.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 57 South
Keep slight right to continue on I 57 South: Memphis
196 mi · 03h 35m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Cloudy then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Evanston and Sunny near Shawneetown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Evanston to Shawneetown?
The road trip is about 333.4 miles (536.5 km) and usually takes 07h 03m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Tuscola is a useful midpoint, sitting about 166.8 miles from Evanston and 166.5 miles from Shawneetown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 300.2 miles (483.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.2 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.35 one way or $88.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 104.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Evanston and Sunny near Shawneetown.
Stop Ideas Near Tuscola
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 Tuscola.
Illinois Terminal
Mattoon station
Rantoul
Danville, Illinois
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Evanston and Shawneetown. Straight-line distance: 300.2 mi (483.12 km).
#1 Evanston
A city in Cook County, Illinois.
| Population | 72,683 |
| Coordinates | 42.0411400, -87.6900600 |
| Altitude | 187 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Shawneetown
Borough in northeastern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,070 |
| Coordinates | 37.7131000, -88.1867000 |
| Altitude | 122 |
| Country | United States |
End: Shawneetown (-88.1867, 37.7131)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 536 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 09m |
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 | $44.35 | $88.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $50.02 | $100.03 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $54.73 | $109.46 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $62.38 | $124.75 |
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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