How far is Lake Bluff, IL from Evanston, IL?
The driving distance from Lake Bluff, IL to Evanston, IL is about 24.5 miles (39.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18 miles (29 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Lake County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lake Bluff and Evanston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Bluff and Evanston.
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Start on East Center Avenue
2714 ft · 1 min · East Center Avenue
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Continue on West Scranton Avenue
2778 ft · 1 min · West Scranton Avenue
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Continue on Rockland Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Rockland Road
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Turn right onto Shagbark Road
1021 ft · 21 sec · Shagbark Road
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Merge right onto North Skokie Highway
3.6 mi · 5 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 Lake Bluff 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.
Edens Expressway
Continue on Edens Expressway
5.56 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lake Bluff and Rain near Evanston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lake Bluff to Evanston?
The road trip is about 24.5 miles (39.4 km) and usually takes 00h 38m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Highland Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.9 miles from Lake Bluff and 12.6 miles from Evanston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18 miles (29 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.01 one way or $8.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Lake Bluff and Rain near Evanston.
Stop Ideas Near Highland Park
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 Highland Park.
Glenview station
Chicago Union Station
La Grange Road
Summit
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lake Bluff and Evanston. Straight-line distance: 18.01 mi (28.99 km).
#1 Lake Bluff
Village in Illinois
| Population | 5,524 |
| Coordinates | 42.2789100, -87.8342400 |
| Altitude | 201 |
| 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: 39 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $4.67 | $4.01 | $8.02 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $4.55 | $9.10 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $5.02 | $10.04 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $5.65 | $11.30 |
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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