How far is Grayslake, IL from Evanston, IL?
The driving distance from Grayslake, IL to Evanston, IL is about 36.7 miles (59.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.7 miles (44.5 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.
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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.
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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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Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Grayslake and Evanston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grayslake and Evanston.
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Start on Center Street
2328 ft · 1 min · Center Street
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Turn right onto South Barron Boulevard
3091 ft · 54 sec · South Barron Boulevard
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Continue on Ivanhoe Road
1418 ft · 24 sec · Ivanhoe Road
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Continue on Antioch Road
2.7 mi · 4 min · Antioch Road
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Continue on Old Peterson Road
864 ft · 15 sec · Old Peterson Road
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Continue on Peterson Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Peterson Road
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Continue on Buckley Road
4.4 mi · 7 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 Grayslake 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.
Sunny leaving Grayslake and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Evanston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Grayslake to Evanston?
The road trip is about 36.7 miles (59.1 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 16.8 miles from Grayslake and 19.9 miles from Evanston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.7 miles (44.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 $4.90 one way or $9.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Grayslake and Patchy Fog then 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 Grayslake and Evanston. Straight-line distance: 27.63 mi (44.46 km).
#1 Grayslake
Village in Lake County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 20,584 |
| Coordinates | 42.3444700, -88.0417500 |
| Altitude | 239 |
| 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: 59 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $4.90 | $9.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.53 | $11.06 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $6.05 | $12.10 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.90 | $13.79 |
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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