How far is La Grange, IL from Evanston, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between La Grange and Evanston is 18.73 miles (30.15 km).
Flight distance from La Grange, IL to Evanston, IL is 18.73 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 03 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from La Grange, Illinois to Evanston, Illinois is: 29.03 miles (46.72 km) by car.
Driving from La Grange to Evanston will take approximately 00 hours 49 minutes.
#1 La Grange
| Population | |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 41°48'18"N 87°52'9"W |
| Latitude | 41.8050300 |
| Longitude | -87.8692300 |
| Altitude | 197 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Evanston
A city in Cook County, Illinois. It is located on the north shore of Lake Michigan in northeastern Illinois. Evanston is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Northwestern University campus and the Evanston Public Library.
| Population | 72683 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°2'28"N 87°41'24"W |
| Latitude | 42.0411400 |
| Longitude | -87.6900600 |
| Altitude | 187 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Evanston: (-87.689971,42.041051)
Estimated Travel Time Between La Grange and Evanston
The distance between La Grange and Evanston is 47 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 31 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between La Grange and Evanston. The current time is 15:35:36.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00 hours 58 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00 hours 43 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 34 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 29 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 24 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 23 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 21 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 3.88 liters (1.02 gallon) of gas to cover the route between La Grange and Evanston.
The estimated cost of gas to go from La Grange to Evanston is $3.7 (diesel $4.41).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $3.7 | $4.21 | $4.66 | $4.41 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Illinois ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.607 (Diesel $4.300) /gallon. Last changed prices on December 29, 2025.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between La Grange and Evanston (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
