How far is Lincoln Park, IL from Evanston, IL?
The driving distance from Lincoln Park, IL to Evanston, IL is about 10.7 miles (17.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.5 miles (13.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.
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.
Village in United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Partly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lincoln Park and Evanston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lincoln Park and Evanston.
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Start on West Webster Avenue
68 m · 10 sec · West Webster Avenue
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Turn right onto North Halsted Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Halsted Street
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Turn slight left onto North Clark Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · North Clark Street
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Turn left onto West Irving Park Road
1838 ft · 39 sec · West Irving Park Road
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Turn right onto North Ashland Avenue
2.2 mi · 4 min · North Ashland Avenue
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Turn slight left onto North Clark Street
1044 ft · 23 sec · North Clark Street
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Turn left onto North Ridge Avenue
1773 ft · 45 sec · North Ridge Avenue
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Continue on North Ridge Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · North Ridge Avenue
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Continue on North Ridge Boulevard
1880 ft · 40 sec · North Ridge Boulevard
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Continue on North Ridge Avenue
2.1 mi · 4 min · North Ridge Avenue
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Turn left onto Crain Street
535 ft · 24 sec · Crain Street
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Continue on Asbury Avenue
722 ft · 18 sec · 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 Lincoln Park 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.
North Ashland Avenue
Turn right onto North Ashland Avenue
2.24 mi · 00h 04m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Lincoln Park and Partly Cloudy near Evanston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lincoln Park to Evanston?
The road trip is about 10.7 miles (17.3 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?
Lincolnwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.7 miles from Lincoln Park and 6.2 miles from Evanston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.5 miles (13.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.2 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:28 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.73 one way or $3.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Lincoln Park and Partly Cloudy near Evanston.
Stop Ideas Near Lincolnwood
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 Lincolnwood.
Glenview station
Chicago Union Station
La Grange Road
Summit
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lincoln Park and Evanston. Straight-line distance: 8.53 mi (13.73 km).
#1 Lincoln Park
Lincoln Park is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.9217000, -87.6478300 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| 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: 17 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.56 | $1.73 | $3.47 |
| Mid-grade | $5.19 | $1.97 | $3.94 |
| Premium | $5.75 | $2.18 | $4.37 |
| Diesel | $6.56 | $2.49 | $4.99 |
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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