How far is Evanston, IL from Vernon Hills, IL?
The driving distance from Evanston, IL to Vernon Hills, IL is about 23.8 miles (38.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.3 miles (31 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Village in Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Areas Of Frost then Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Evanston and Vernon Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Evanston and Vernon Hills.
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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 right to continue on Edens Spur
5.3 mi · 6 min · Edens Spur
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Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
2.6 mi · 3 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 22: Half Day Road
1716 ft · 44 sec
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Turn left onto Half Day Road
2 mi · 3 min · Half Day Road
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Turn right onto Olde Half Day Road
2302 ft · 48 sec · Olde Half Day Road
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Continue on East US Highway 45
2.4 mi · 4 min · East US Highway 45
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Turn left onto Evergreen Drive
969 ft · 52 sec · Evergreen Drive
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Turn right onto Danbury Drive
772 ft · 36 sec · Danbury Drive
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Turn right onto Camden Place
620 ft · 32 sec · Camden Place
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Cherry Valley Road
584 ft · 31 sec · Cherry Valley Road
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Turn left onto Westmoreland Drive
670 ft · 32 sec · Westmoreland Drive
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Turn right onto Oakwood Road
11 m · 2 sec · Oakwood Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Oakwood Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Evanston and Vernon Hills.
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.
Edens Spur
Keep slight right to continue on Edens Spur
5.31 mi · 00h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Evanston and Areas Of Frost then Chance Rain Showers near Vernon Hills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Evanston to Vernon Hills?
The road trip is about 23.8 miles (38.3 km) and usually takes 00h 38m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Northbrook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.9 miles from Evanston and 11.9 miles from Vernon Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.3 miles (31 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.17 one way or $6.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Evanston and Areas Of Frost then Chance Rain Showers near Vernon Hills.
Stop Ideas Near Northbrook
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 Northbrook.
Glenview station
Chicago Union Station
La Grange Road
Summit
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Evanston and Vernon Hills. Straight-line distance: 19.28 mi (31.03 km).
#1 Evanston
A city in Cook County, Illinois.
| Population | 72,683 |
| Coordinates | 42.0411400, -87.6900600 |
| Altitude | 187 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Vernon Hills
City in United States of America
| Population | 26,425 |
| Coordinates | 42.2194700, -87.9795200 |
| Altitude | 224 |
| Country | United States |
End: Vernon Hills (-87.97952, 42.21947)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 38 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.17 | $6.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.57 | $7.15 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.91 | $7.82 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.46 | $8.91 |
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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