How far is Evanston, IL from Valmeyer, IL?

The driving distance from Evanston, IL to Valmeyer, IL is about 334 miles (537.5 km), with a travel time of about 06h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 292 miles (469.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 58m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
334.02 mi
06h 29m
Flight
291.96 mi
469.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
291.96 mi
Kilometers
469.86 km
Flight Time
00h 35m

Driving Distance

Road route
334.02 mi
Kilometers
537.55 km
Drive Time
06h 29m

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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 06h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Valmeyer
Tue, May 5, 3:20 AM CDT
Return by in Evanston
Tue, May 5, 9:49 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Evanston
2026-05-04T20:50
Arrive Valmeyer
Tue, May 5, 3:20 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:29 PM to 1:59 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Evanston
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Atlanta
IL

City in Logan County, Illinois, United States

From Evanston
167 mi
03h 14m
To Valmeyer
167 mi
03h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph SW
Destination
81°F
Monday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 mi · 8 min · West Touhy Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto South Des Plaines River Road

    56 m · 4 sec · South Des Plaines River Road

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 294 South: Indiana

    2265 ft · 55 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

    11.5 mi · 15 min · Tri-State Tollway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Tri-State Tollway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Tri-State Tollway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55: Chicago, St. Louis

    1 km · 1 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis

    2295 ft · 56 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway

    119.4 mi · 2 hr 13 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis, Springfield

    64.8 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis

    82 mi · 1 hr 29 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward I 255: Memphis, Interstate 270

    1386 ft · 34 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on I 255 South: Memphis

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    17.2 mi · 20 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight left toward IL 3 South: Columbia

    12.3 mi · 15 min

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Park Street

    110 m · 7 sec · Park Street

  27. 27

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Park Street

    38 m · 3 sec · Park Street

  28. 28

    Exit the roundabout onto Park Street

    2716 ft · 54 sec · Park Street

  29. 29

    Continue on IL 156

    6.4 mi · 11 min · IL 156

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · IL 156

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
30 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 South
147 mi · 44%
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
119 mi · 36%
I 255 South
18.3 mi · 5%
Tri-State Tollway
17.5 mi · 5%
IL 3 South
12.3 mi · 4%
IL 156
6.42 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Adlai Stevenson Expressway

Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway

119 mi · 02h 13m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
06h 29m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42 mi
292 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Atlanta
03h 14m from Evanston
Leave By
11:02 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Evanston and Partly Sunny near Valmeyer.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 334 miles (537.5 km) and usually takes 06h 29m 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?

Atlanta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 167 miles from Evanston and 167 miles from Valmeyer.

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

The direct path is about 292 miles (469.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 42 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 $44.46 one way or $88.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 104.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Atlanta

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Atlanta and the surrounding midpoint area.
Route 66 Original Alignment- Driveable!
Scenic stop 0.7 mi away

Route 66 Original Alignment- Driveable!

Atlanta , IL
865 SW Arch St, Atlanta, IL 61723, United States
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Tourist attraction
City of Lincoln
Meeting point 10.5 mi away

City of Lincoln

Lincoln , IL
700 Broadway St, Lincoln, IL 62656
Rating 3.8/5 4 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Atlanta.

RAIL

Lincoln

17 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.
RAIL

Uptown Station

35 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.
BUS

Peoria, Illinois

60 mi away
6100 West Everett M. Dirksen Parkway
RAIL

Springfield station

62 mi away
East Washington and North Third Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Evanston and Valmeyer. Straight-line distance: 291.96 mi (469.86 km).

Evanston

#1 Evanston

A city in Cook County, Illinois.

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

Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America

Population1,238
Coordinates38.3056100, -90.2765100
Altitude224
CountryUnited States
Start: Evanston (-87.69006, 42.04114)
End: Valmeyer (-90.27651, 38.30561)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 538 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.79 gal
44.62 L · about $44.46
Round trip
$88.92
23.58 gal · 89.24 L
Estimated CO2
104.8 kg one way
Round trip: 209.6 kg / 462 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $44.46 $88.92
Mid-grade $4.25 $50.14 $100.29
Premium $4.65 $54.87 $109.74
Diesel $5.30 $62.53 $125.07

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Evanston and Valmeyer. The current time is 20:50:59.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.