How far is Lake Forest, IL from Evanston, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Lake Forest and Evanston is 16.89 miles (27.18 km).
Flight distance from Lake Forest, IL to Evanston, IL is 16.89 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 02 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Lake Forest, Illinois to Evanston, Illinois is: 21.61 miles (34.78 km) by car.
Driving from Lake Forest to Evanston will take approximately 00 hours 32 minutes.
#1 Lake Forest
City in Lake County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 19379 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°15'31"N 87°50'26"W |
| Latitude | 42.2586300 |
| Longitude | -87.8406300 |
| Altitude | 210 |
| 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 Lake Forest and Evanston
The distance between Lake Forest and Evanston is 35 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 23 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 Lake Forest and Evanston. The current time is 00:37:27.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00 hours 43 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00 hours 32 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 25 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 21 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 18 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 17 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 16 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 2.89 liters (0.76 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Lake Forest and Evanston.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Lake Forest to Evanston is $2.75 (diesel $3.28).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $2.75 | $3.14 | $3.47 | $3.28 |
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 April 20, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Lake Forest and Evanston (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
