How far is Kenosha, WI from Evanston, IL?
The driving distance from Kenosha, WI to Evanston, IL is about 50.2 miles (80.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 38.2 miles (61.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 17m 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 01h 08m.
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.
City in Lake County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kenosha and Evanston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kenosha and Evanston.
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Start on 56th Street
81 m · 9 sec · 56th Street
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Turn left onto Sheridan Road
2530 ft · 1 min · Sheridan Road
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Turn right onto 63rd Street
1.1 km · 1 min · 63rd Street
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Turn slight left onto State Highway 50
98 m · 7 sec · State Highway 50
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Continue on Roosevelt Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Roosevelt Road
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Continue on State Highway 50
2.6 mi · 5 min · State Highway 50
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Continue on 75th Street
2.4 mi · 4 min · 75th Street
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Turn left onto I 41 South, I 94 East: Chicago
2248 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left
5.5 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight left to continue on North Skokie Highway
18.8 mi · 22 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 Kenosha and Evanston.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
North Skokie Highway
Keep slight left to continue on North Skokie Highway
18.8 mi · 00h 22m
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 Kenosha and Sunny near Evanston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kenosha to Evanston?
The road trip is about 50.2 miles (80.8 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?
Park City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.1 miles from Kenosha and 25.1 miles from Evanston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 38.2 miles (61.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 12 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 4:12 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.33 one way or $14.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Kenosha and Sunny near Evanston.
Stop Ideas Near Park City
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 Park City.
Glenview station
Sturtevant station
Chicago Union Station
La Grange Road
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kenosha and Evanston. Straight-line distance: 38.15 mi (61.4 km).
#1 Kenosha
The second most populous city in Kenosha County, Wisconsin.
| Population | 99,570 |
| Coordinates | 42.5847400, -87.8211900 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| 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: Evanston (-87.69006, 42.04114)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 81 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 37m |
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 | $4.14 | $7.33 | $14.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.74 | $8.40 | $16.79 |
| Premium | $5.33 | $9.44 | $18.88 |
| Diesel | $6.26 | $11.07 | $22.15 |
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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