How far is Hickory Point, IL from Evanston, IL?
The driving distance from Hickory Point, IL to Evanston, IL is about 154.8 miles (249.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 125.1 miles (201.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 45m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 52m.
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 Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hickory Point and Evanston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hickory Point and Evanston.
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Start on State Route 116
1330 ft · 32 sec · State Route 116
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Continue on State Route 116
1.9 mi · 3 min · State Route 116
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Continue on West Mount Vernon Street
2.2 mi · 4 min · West Mount Vernon Street
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Continue on State Route 116
3.9 mi · 5 min · State Route 116
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Continue on County Road 1400 North
2.8 mi · 5 min · County Road 1400 North
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Continue on West Front Street
1 mi · 2 min · West Front Street
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Continue on West Husseman Street
1.4 km · 2 min · West Husseman Street
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Continue on County Road 1400 North
3.3 mi · 6 min · County Road 1400 North
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Continue on County Road 2100 E
1.3 mi · 2 min · County Road 2100 E
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Turn right onto County Road 1800 North
5.6 mi · 10 min · County Road 1800 North
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Turn left
1173 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
35.9 mi · 39 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Chicago
1 km · 57 sec
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Merge slight left
47.3 mi · 51 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 55 North: Chicago
1892 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left
26.6 mi · 33 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 294 Tollway North: Wisconsin
1.6 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 294 North: Wisconsin
1694 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
4.8 mi · 6 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway
11.7 mi · 15 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward Touhy Avenue
635 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Touhy Avenue
2694 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Touhy Avenue East
1749 ft · 43 sec
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Turn straight onto East Touhy Avenue
3 mi · 6 min · East Touhy Avenue
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Turn left onto North Harlem Avenue
2643 ft · 50 sec · North Harlem Avenue
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Turn right onto West Howard Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · West Howard Street
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Turn left onto New Gross Point Road
531 ft · 11 sec · New Gross Point Road
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Continue on Gross Point Road
2627 ft · 55 sec · Gross Point Road
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Turn right onto Oakton Street
4 mi · 8 min · Oakton Street
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Turn left onto Asbury Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Asbury Avenue
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Turn right 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 Hickory Point and Evanston.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 80 East
Merge slight left
47.3 mi · 00h 51m
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 Hickory Point 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 Hickory Point to Evanston?
The road trip is about 154.8 miles (249.1 km) and usually takes 02h 52m 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?
Seneca is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.2 miles from Hickory Point and 72.5 miles from Evanston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 125.1 miles (201.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.7 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 12:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.59 one way or $41.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hickory Point and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Evanston.
Stop Ideas Near Seneca
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 Seneca.
Dwight station
Plano
Pontiac station
Joliet Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hickory Point and Evanston. Straight-line distance: 125.08 mi (201.29 km).
#1 Hickory Point
Township in Macon County, Illinois
| Population | 17,401 |
| Coordinates | 40.7772600, -89.4181500 |
| Altitude | 255 |
| 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: 249 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 55m |
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 | $20.59 | $41.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $23.22 | $46.44 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $25.41 | $50.82 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $28.96 | $57.92 |
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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