How far is Hanover Park, IL from Evanston, IL?

The driving distance from Hanover Park, IL to Evanston, IL is about 33.2 miles (53.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.5 miles (37.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
33.17 mi
00h 50m
Flight
23.53 mi
37.87 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.53 mi
Kilometers
37.87 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.17 mi
Kilometers
53.39 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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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.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Evanston
Sat, Apr 18, 9:32 AM CDT
Return by in Hanover Park
Sat, Apr 18, 10:23 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hanover Park
2026-04-18T08:42
Arrive Evanston
Sat, Apr 18, 9:32 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hanover Park
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Elk Grove
IL

Township in Cook County, Illinois

From Hanover Park
15.2 mi
00h 25m
To Evanston
18 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph WSW
Destination
55°F
Saturday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hanover Park and Evanston.

  1. 1

    Start on Sycamore Avenue

    18 m · 3 sec · Sycamore Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Barrington Road

    4.5 mi · 9 min · Barrington Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 90 East Toll: Chicago

    2916 ft · 36 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

    10.4 mi · 11 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward Elmhurst Road

    2200 ft · 42 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Elmhurst Road North

    88 m · 9 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto South Elmhurst Road

    1889 ft · 42 sec · South Elmhurst Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto West Oakton Street

    645 ft · 13 sec · West Oakton Street

  9. 9

    Continue on West Oakton Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · West Oakton Street

  10. 10

    Continue on East Oakton Street

    6.1 mi · 13 min · East Oakton Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Oakton Street

    5.8 mi · 11 min · Oakton Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Asbury Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Asbury Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Dempster Street

    65 m · 9 sec · Dempster Street

  14. 14

    Turn uturn

    65 m · 18 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
10.4 mi · 31%
East Oakton Street
6.12 mi · 18%
Oakton Street
5.79 mi · 17%
Barrington Road
4.54 mi · 14%
Asbury Avenue
1.02 mi · 3%
West Oakton Street
1 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

10.4 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.7 mi
23.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elk Grove
00h 25m from Hanover Park
Leave By
4:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hanover Park and Rain Showers near Evanston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hanover Park to Evanston?

The road trip is about 33.2 miles (53.4 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?

Elk Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.2 miles from Hanover Park and 18 miles from Evanston.

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

The direct path is about 23.5 miles (37.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 4:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.41 one way or $8.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Hanover Park and Rain Showers near Evanston.

Stop Ideas Near Elk Grove

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Elk Grove, 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 Elk Grove.

RAIL

Glenview station

13 mi away
1116 Depot St.
RAIL

La Grange Road

22 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

26 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.
RAIL

Chicago Union Station

29 mi away
225 South Canal Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hanover Park and Evanston. Straight-line distance: 23.53 mi (37.87 km).

Hanover Park

#1 Hanover Park

Village in United States of America

Population37,164
Coordinates41.9994700, -88.1450700
Altitude245
CountryUnited States
Evanston

#2 Evanston

A city in Cook County, Illinois.

Population72,683
Coordinates42.0411400, -87.6900600
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
Start: Sycamore Avenue (-88.14507, 41.999479)
End: (-87.689971, 42.041051)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 53 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.17 gal
4.43 L · about $4.41
Round trip
$8.82
2.34 gal · 8.86 L
Estimated CO2
10.4 kg one way
Round trip: 20.8 kg / 46 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.41 $8.82
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.98 $9.95
Premium $4.65 $5.45 $10.89
Diesel $5.30 $6.21 $12.41

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Hanover Park and Evanston. The current time is 08:42:08.

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.