How far is Grandwood Park, IL from Evanston, IL?
The driving distance from Grandwood Park, IL to Evanston, IL is about 35.5 miles (57.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.6 miles (46.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.
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.
Village in West Deerfield and Vernon townships of Lake County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Grandwood Park and Evanston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grandwood Park and Evanston.
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Start on Douglas Court
19 m · 6 sec · Douglas Court
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Turn left onto North Douglas Terrace
2045 ft · 2 min · North Douglas Terrace
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Turn left onto West Woodland Terrace
79 m · 13 sec · West Woodland Terrace
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Turn right onto North Hutchins Road
158 m · 16 sec · North Hutchins Road
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Turn left onto Grand Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · Grand Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 94 East Toll: Chicago
2703 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
4.6 mi · 5 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 137: Buckley Road
2068 ft · 53 sec
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Turn left onto Buckley Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Buckley Road
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Turn right onto North Skokie Highway
5.6 mi · 7 min · North Skokie Highway
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Continue on Skokie Valley Road
3.4 mi · 4 min · Skokie Valley Road
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Continue on Skokie Highway
3.8 mi · 4 min · Skokie Highway
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Continue on Edens Expressway
5.6 mi · 7 min · Edens Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Old Orchard Road
1796 ft · 46 sec
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Turn left onto Old Orchard Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Old Orchard Road
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Turn left onto Gross Point Road
1027 ft · 23 sec · Gross Point Road
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Turn right onto Central Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Central Street
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Turn right onto Green Bay Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Green Bay Road
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Turn right onto Asbury Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Asbury Avenue
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Turn left onto Dempster Street
65 m · 9 sec · Dempster Street
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Turn uturn
65 m · 18 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Grandwood Park and Evanston.
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 Skokie Highway
Turn right onto North Skokie Highway
5.58 mi · 00h 07m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Grandwood Park and Mostly Sunny near Evanston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Grandwood Park to Evanston?
The road trip is about 35.5 miles (57.2 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?
Bannockburn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.5 miles from Grandwood Park and 19.1 miles from Evanston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.6 miles (46.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:58 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.71 one way or $9.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Grandwood Park and Mostly Sunny near Evanston.
Stop Ideas Near Bannockburn
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 Bannockburn.
Glenview station
Chicago Union Station
La Grange Road
Summit
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Grandwood Park and Evanston. Straight-line distance: 28.66 mi (46.13 km).
#1 Grandwood Park
Census designated place
| Population | 5,202 |
| Coordinates | 42.3930800, -87.9867400 |
| Altitude | 227 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Evanston
A city in Cook County, Illinois.
| Population | 72,683 |
| Coordinates | 42.0411400, -87.6900600 |
| Altitude | 187 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-87.689971, 42.041051)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 57 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $4.71 | $9.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.32 | $10.63 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.82 | $11.64 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.63 | $13.26 |
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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