How far is Machesney Park, IL from Evanston, IL?
The driving distance from Machesney Park, IL to Evanston, IL is about 83.5 miles (134.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 72.2 miles (116.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 09m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.
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.
Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Machesney Park and Evanston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Machesney Park and Evanston.
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Start on Roosevelt Road
2753 ft · 1 min · Roosevelt Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Alpine Road
2679 ft · 1 min · North Alpine Road
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Turn left onto Harlem Road
1 mi · 2 min · Harlem Road
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Turn right onto North Perryville Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · North Perryville Road
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Turn left onto East Riverside Boulevard
1.2 km · 1 min · East Riverside Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right
2579 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
4.3 mi · 5 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
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Keep slight left to continue on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
20.3 mi · 22 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
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Keep slight left to continue on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
35.7 mi · 38 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward Elmhurst Road
2200 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Elmhurst Road North
88 m · 9 sec
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Turn straight onto South Elmhurst Road
1889 ft · 42 sec · South Elmhurst Road
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Turn right onto West Oakton Street
645 ft · 13 sec · West Oakton Street
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Continue on West Oakton Street
1.4 km · 2 min · West Oakton Street
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Continue on East Oakton Street
6.1 mi · 13 min · East Oakton Street
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Continue on Oakton Street
5.8 mi · 11 min · Oakton Street
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Turn left onto Asbury Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · 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 Machesney Park and Evanston.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
Keep slight left to continue on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
35.7 mi · 00h 38m
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 Machesney Park and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Evanston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Machesney Park to Evanston?
The road trip is about 83.5 miles (134.3 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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?
Gilberts is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.3 miles from Machesney Park and 43.2 miles from Evanston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 72.2 miles (116.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.3 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 3:20 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.09 one way or $22.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Machesney Park and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Evanston.
Stop Ideas Near Gilberts
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 Gilberts.
Naperville
Glenview station
Plano
La Grange Road
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Machesney Park and Evanston. Straight-line distance: 72.22 mi (116.22 km).
#1 Machesney Park
Village in the U.
| Population | 22,678 |
| Coordinates | 42.3472400, -89.0390000 |
| Altitude | 226 |
| 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: 134 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 02m |
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 | $3.77 | $11.09 | $22.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $12.50 | $25.01 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $13.68 | $27.37 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $15.59 | $31.19 |
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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