How far is Evanston, IL from Willow Springs, IL?
The driving distance from Evanston, IL to Willow Springs, IL is about 30 miles (48.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.5 miles (36.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.
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.
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 Willow Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Evanston and Willow Springs.
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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 · 15 sec · Dempster Street
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Turn left onto Asbury Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · Asbury Avenue
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Continue on North Western Avenue
5.5 mi · 11 min · North Western Avenue
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Turn left onto North Clybourn Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · North Clybourn Avenue
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Turn right onto North Damen Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · North Damen Avenue
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Turn left onto West Webster Avenue
42 m · 3 sec · West Webster Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 90 East, I 94 East
1008 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Kennedy Expressway
3.6 mi · 5 min · Kennedy Expressway
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Continue on Dan Ryan Expressway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Dan Ryan Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 55: Saint Louis, DuSable Lake Shore Drive
3134 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South: St Louis
2604 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Stevenson Expressway
5.6 mi · 8 min · Stevenson Expressway
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Continue on Adlai E Stevenson Expressway
1739 ft · 27 sec · Adlai E Stevenson Expressway
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Continue on Adlai Stevenson Expressway
6.6 mi · 9 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 12, US 20, US 45: Indiana, La Grange Road
1208 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 12 South, US 20 South, US 45 South: La Grange Road
1481 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 12 South, US 20 South, US 45 South: La Grange Road
1440 ft · 41 sec
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Continue on La Grange Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · La Grange Road
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 171 South: Archer Avenue
1406 ft · 40 sec
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Turn straight onto Archer Avenue
1575 ft · 44 sec · Archer Avenue
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Turn left onto Hilton Street
19 m · 3 sec · Hilton Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hilton Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Evanston and Willow Springs.
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.
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
Continue on Adlai Stevenson Expressway
6.6 mi · 00h 09m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Evanston and Showers And Thunderstorms near Willow Springs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Evanston to Willow Springs?
The road trip is about 30 miles (48.3 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?
Chicago is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15 miles from Evanston and 15 miles from Willow Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.5 miles (36.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.94 one way or $9.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Evanston and Showers And Thunderstorms near Willow Springs.
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 Willow Springs. Straight-line distance: 22.52 mi (36.24 km).
#1 Evanston
A city in Cook County, Illinois.
| Population | 72,683 |
| Coordinates | 42.0411400, -87.6900600 |
| Altitude | 187 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Willow Springs
Village in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 5,562 |
| Coordinates | 41.7408700, -87.8603300 |
| Altitude | 188 |
| Country | United States |
End: Willow Springs (-87.86033, 41.74087)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 48 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $4.67 | $4.94 | $9.89 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $5.61 | $11.22 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $6.19 | $12.37 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $6.97 | $13.93 |
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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