How far is Evanston, IL from Third Lake, IL?
The driving distance from Evanston, IL to Third Lake, IL is about 34.4 miles (55.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.3 miles (45.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 43m 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 51m.
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 Third Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Evanston and Third Lake.
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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
9.8 mi · 12 min · South Skokie Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 132: Grand Avenue, Grandville Avenue
922 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on IL 132: Great America
84 m · 10 sec
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Turn slight left onto Grand Avenue
5.3 mi · 8 min · Grand Avenue
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Turn left onto Rollins Road
3091 ft · 1 min · Rollins Road
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Turn left
2986 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto North Grant Avenue
75 m · 13 sec · North Grant Avenue
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Turn right onto Sunshine Avenue
2367 ft · 2 min · Sunshine Avenue
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Turn left onto South Lake Avenue
12 m · 2 sec · South Lake Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Lake Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Evanston and Third Lake.
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
9.81 mi · 00h 12m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Evanston and Mostly Sunny near Third Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Evanston to Third Lake?
The road trip is about 34.4 miles (55.3 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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 17.1 miles from Evanston and 17.2 miles from Third Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.3 miles (45.5 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 4:46 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.56 one way or $9.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Evanston and Mostly Sunny near Third Lake.
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 Third Lake. Straight-line distance: 28.25 mi (45.47 km).
#1 Evanston
A city in Cook County, Illinois.
| Population | 72,683 |
| Coordinates | 42.0411400, -87.6900600 |
| Altitude | 187 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Third Lake
City in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 1,145 |
| Coordinates | 42.3739100, -88.0109100 |
| Altitude | 235 |
| Country | United States |
End: Third Lake (-88.01091, 42.37391)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 55 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $4.56 | $9.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.15 | $10.29 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.63 | $11.26 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.42 | $12.84 |
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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