How far is Evanston, IL from Westville, IL?

The driving distance from Evanston, IL to Westville, IL is about 158.7 miles (255.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 138.1 miles (222.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
158.7 mi
03h 39m
Flight
138.14 mi
222.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
138.14 mi
Kilometers
222.31 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
158.7 mi
Kilometers
255.41 km
Drive Time
03h 39m

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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 03h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Westville
Sun, Apr 19, 4:15 AM CDT
Return by in Evanston
Sun, Apr 19, 7:55 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Evanston
2026-04-19T00:35
Arrive Westville
Sun, Apr 19, 4:15 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:40 AM to 11:40 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:40 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Evanston
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Hopkins Park
IL

Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America

From Evanston
79.4 mi
01h 49m
To Westville
79.3 mi
01h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WNW
Destination
56°F
Sunday

Patchy Frost then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 18 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Asbury Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on North Western Avenue

    5.5 mi · 11 min · North Western Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto North Clybourn Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · North Clybourn Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto North Damen Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · North Damen Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto West Webster Avenue

    42 m · 3 sec · West Webster Avenue

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 90 East, I 94 East

    1008 ft · 27 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Kennedy Expressway

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Kennedy Expressway

  11. 11

    Continue on Dan Ryan Expressway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Dan Ryan Expressway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)

    8.8 mi · 12 min · Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Bishop Ford Freeway

    10.8 mi · 15 min · Bishop Ford Freeway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East, I 94 East: Indiana

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on US 6 West, IL 83: Torrence Avenue

    2791 ft · 43 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on US 6 West, IL 83 West: Torrence Avenue

    997 ft · 24 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on IL 83 South

    153 m · 12 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Torrence Avenue

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Torrence Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Glenwood Dyer Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Glenwood Dyer Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Lincoln Highway

    1.6 km · 2 min · Lincoln Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Joliet Street

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Joliet Street

  22. 22

    Continue on West Lincoln Highway

    656 ft · 20 sec · West Lincoln Highway

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Wicker Avenue

    58.8 mi · 1 hr 18 min · Wicker Avenue

  24. 24

    Keep slight left

    21.6 mi · 27 min

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    18.1 mi · 23 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit right toward I 74 West

    1563 ft · 38 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left

    9.3 mi · 10 min

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward US 150, IL 1

    877 ft · 19 sec

  29. 29

    Keep slight left to continue on US 150 East, IL 1 South

    856 ft · 18 sec

  30. 30

    Keep slight right to continue on US 150 East, IL 1 South: Georgetown Road

    1186 ft · 41 sec

  31. 31

    Continue on Georgetown Road

    4.4 mi · 7 min · Georgetown Road

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Georgetown Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
32 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Wicker Avenue
98.4 mi · 62%
Bishop Ford Freeway
10.8 mi · 7%
I 74 West
9.64 mi · 6%
Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
8.83 mi · 6%
North Western Avenue
5.53 mi · 3%
Georgetown Road
4.39 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Wicker Avenue

Turn right onto Wicker Avenue

58.8 mi · 01h 18m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 39m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.6 mi
138.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hopkins Park
01h 49m from Evanston
Leave By
9:40 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Evanston and Patchy Frost then Sunny near Westville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 158.7 miles (255.4 km) and usually takes 03h 39m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Hopkins Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.4 miles from Evanston and 79.3 miles from Westville.

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

The direct path is about 138.1 miles (222.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.6 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:40 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.12 one way or $42.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Evanston and Patchy Frost then Sunny near Westville.

Stop Ideas Near Hopkins Park

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Hopkins Park, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hopkins Park.

RAIL

Kankakee

21 mi away
199 South East Ave.
RAIL

Rensselaer

42 mi away
619 North Cullen Street
RAIL

Gilman

46 mi away
US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St.
RAIL

Dyer station

49 mi away
913 Sheffield Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Evanston and Westville. Straight-line distance: 138.14 mi (222.31 km).

Evanston

#1 Evanston

A city in Cook County, Illinois.

Population72,683
Coordinates42.0411400, -87.6900600
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
Westville

#2 Westville

Human settlement in Vermilion County, Illinois, United States of America

Population2,913
Coordinates40.0422600, -87.6386300
Altitude204
CountryUnited States
Start: Evanston (-87.69006, 42.04114)
End: Westville (-87.63863, 40.04226)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 255 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.6 gal
21.2 L · about $21.12
Round trip
$42.24
11.2 gal · 42.4 L
Estimated CO2
49.8 kg one way
Round trip: 99.5 kg / 219 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.12 $42.24
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.82 $47.63
Premium $4.65 $26.06 $52.12
Diesel $5.30 $29.70 $59.40

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Evanston and Westville. The current time is 00:35:55.

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.