How far is Galena, IL from Evanston, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Galena and Evanston is 142.5 miles (229.34 km).
Flight distance from Galena, IL to Evanston, IL is 142.5 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 19 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 17 minutes to travel from Galena to Evanston with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Galena, Illinois to Evanston, Illinois is: 160.49 miles (258.29 km) by car.
Driving from Galena to Evanston will take approximately 02 hours 56 minutes.
#1 Galena
County seat of Jo Daviess County, Illinois
| Population | 3151 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°25'0"N 90°25'44"W |
| Latitude | 42.4166700 |
| Longitude | -90.4290200 |
| Altitude | 193 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Evanston
A city in Cook County, Illinois. It is located on the north shore of Lake Michigan in northeastern Illinois. Evanston is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Northwestern University campus and the Evanston Public Library.
| Population | 72683 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°2'28"N 87°41'24"W |
| Latitude | 42.0411400 |
| Longitude | -87.6900600 |
| Altitude | 187 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Evanston: (-87.689971,42.041051)
Estimated Travel Time Between Galena and Evanston
The distance between Galena and Evanston is 258 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 52 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Galena and Evanston. The current time is 20:57:41.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05 hours 20 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 00 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 12 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 40 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 17 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 08 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 00 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 21.44 liters (5.66 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Galena and Evanston.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Galena to Evanston is $20.43 (diesel $24.35).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $20.43 | $23.29 | $25.77 | $24.35 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Illinois ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.607 (Diesel $4.300) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 24, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Galena and Evanston (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
