How far is Evanston, IL from West Elsdon, IL?
The driving distance from Evanston, IL to West Elsdon, IL is about 19 miles (30.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.1 miles (27.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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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.
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.
The third most populous city in the United States and the center of the Chicago metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Evanston and West Elsdon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Evanston and West Elsdon.
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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 · 13 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Dempster Street
92 m · 13 sec · Dempster Street
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Turn right onto Ridge Avenue
2.2 mi · 4 min · Ridge Avenue
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Continue on North Ridge Boulevard
1880 ft · 42 sec · North Ridge Boulevard
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Continue on North Ridge Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · North Ridge Avenue
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Continue on North Ridge Avenue
1692 ft · 36 sec · North Ridge Avenue
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Turn right onto North Clark Street
769 ft · 15 sec · North Clark Street
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Keep slight right to continue on North Ashland Avenue
7 mi · 14 min · North Ashland Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on North Ashland Avenue
1946 ft · 49 sec · North Ashland Avenue
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Turn right onto West Ogden Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · West Ogden Avenue
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Turn left onto South Western Avenue
2.7 mi · 5 min · South Western Avenue
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Turn right onto South Archer Avenue
2.6 mi · 5 min · South Archer Avenue
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Turn left onto South Pulaski Road
1 km · 1 min · South Pulaski Road
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Turn right onto West 55th Street
101 m · 9 sec · West 55th Street
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Turn right onto South Komensky Avenue
80 m · 11 sec · South Komensky Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Komensky Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Evanston and West Elsdon.
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.
North Ashland Avenue
Keep slight right to continue on North Ashland Avenue
7.02 mi · 00h 14m
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Evanston and Mostly Cloudy near West Elsdon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Evanston to West Elsdon?
The road trip is about 19 miles (30.5 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?
Chicago is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.4 miles from Evanston and 9.4 miles from West Elsdon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.1 miles (27.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.9 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:14 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.06 one way or $6.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Evanston and Mostly Cloudy near West Elsdon.
Stop Ideas Near Chicago
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 Chicago.
Chicago Union Station
Summit
La Grange Road
Hammond–Whiting station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Evanston and West Elsdon. Straight-line distance: 17.17 mi (27.64 km).
#1 Evanston
A city in Cook County, Illinois.
| Population | 72,683 |
| Coordinates | 42.0411400, -87.6900600 |
| Altitude | 187 |
| Country | United States |
#2 West Elsdon
West Elsdon is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.7939200, -87.7245000 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Elsdon (-87.7245, 41.79392)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 30 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $4.56 | $3.06 | $6.11 |
| Mid-grade | $5.19 | $3.48 | $6.95 |
| Premium | $5.75 | $3.85 | $7.70 |
| Diesel | $6.56 | $4.40 | $8.79 |
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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