How far is Momence, IL from Evanston, IL?

The driving distance from Momence, IL to Evanston, IL is about 68.5 miles (110.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 60.5 miles (97.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 23m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
68.52 mi
01h 41m
Flight
60.43 mi
97.26 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
60.43 mi
Kilometers
97.26 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
68.52 mi
Kilometers
110.27 km
Drive Time
01h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Evanston
Wed, Apr 15, 6:38 AM CDT
Return by in Momence
Wed, Apr 15, 8:19 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Momence
2026-04-15T04:56
Arrive Evanston
Wed, Apr 15, 6:38 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Momence
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
South Holland
IL

Village in Illinois, United States

From Momence
33.4 mi
00h 50m
To Evanston
35 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph SW
Destination
72°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Momence and Evanston.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Momence and Evanston.

  1. 1

    Start on North Dixie Highway

    5.8 mi · 9 min · North Dixie Highway

  2. 2

    Continue on South Main Street

    1335 ft · 40 sec · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Taylor Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · East Taylor Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto County Road East 1241 North

    3.9 mi · 5 min · County Road East 1241 North

  5. 5

    Continue on South Dixie Highway

    6.2 mi · 10 min · South Dixie Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Calumet Expressway

    15.5 mi · 21 min · Calumet Expressway

  7. 7

    Continue on Bishop Ford Freeway

    7.9 mi · 11 min · Bishop Ford Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Bishop Ford Freeway

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Bishop Ford Freeway

  9. 9

    Continue on Dan Ryan Expressway

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Dan Ryan Expressway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)

    7.9 mi · 11 min · Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)

  11. 11

    Continue on Kennedy Expressway

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Kennedy Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Damen Avenue

    875 ft · 24 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North Damen Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Damen Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn slight left onto North Clybourn Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Clybourn Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North Western Avenue

    5.5 mi · 11 min · North Western Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Asbury Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Asbury Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Dempster Street

    65 m · 9 sec · Dempster Street

  18. 18

    Turn uturn

    65 m · 18 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Momence and Evanston.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Calumet Expressway
15.5 mi · 23%
Bishop Ford Freeway
10.7 mi · 16%
Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
7.9 mi · 12%
South Dixie Highway
6.23 mi · 9%
North Dixie Highway
5.77 mi · 8%
North Western Avenue
5.53 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

Calumet Expressway

Continue on Calumet Expressway

15.5 mi · 00h 21m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8 mi
60.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Holland
00h 50m from Momence
Leave By
3:06 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Momence and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Evanston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Momence to Evanston?

The road trip is about 68.5 miles (110.3 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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?

South Holland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.4 miles from Momence and 35 miles from Evanston.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 60.5 miles (97.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8 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 3:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.13 one way or $18.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Momence and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Evanston.

Stop Ideas Near South Holland

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around South Holland, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Holland.

RAIL

Homewood

7 mi away
18015 Park Ave.
RAIL

Hammond–Whiting station

13 mi away
1135 South Calumet Ave.
RAIL

Dyer station

14 mi away
913 Sheffield Avenue
BUS

Gary, IN

22 mi away
100 West 4th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Momence and Evanston. Straight-line distance: 60.43 mi (97.26 km).

Momence

#1 Momence

City in Kankakee County, Illinois, United States

Population3,049
Coordinates41.1667000, -87.6628100
Altitude191
CountryUnited States
Evanston

#2 Evanston

A city in Cook County, Illinois.

Population72,683
Coordinates42.0411400, -87.6900600
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
Start: North Dixie Highway (-87.662796, 41.1667)
End: (-87.689971, 42.041051)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 110 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.42 gal
9.15 L · about $9.13
Round trip
$18.25
4.84 gal · 18.3 L
Estimated CO2
21.5 kg one way
Round trip: 43 kg / 95 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.13 $18.25
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.29 $20.58
Premium $4.65 $11.26 $22.53
Diesel $5.30 $12.84 $25.67

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Illinois · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Momence and Evanston. The current time is 04:56:24.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.