How far is New Baden, IL from Evanston, IL?
The driving distance from New Baden, IL to Evanston, IL is about 306.8 miles (493.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 264.4 miles (425.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 05m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Baden and Evanston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Baden and Evanston.
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Start on West Hanover Street
1.1 km · 1 min · West Hanover Street
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Continue on Carlyle Road
136 m · 14 sec · Carlyle Road
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Turn left onto Illinois Route 160
4.5 mi · 6 min · Illinois Route 160
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Continue on South Madison Street
9.3 mi · 15 min · South Madison Street
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Continue on New Trenton Road
1054 ft · 31 sec · New Trenton Road
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Turn right onto Broadway
1 mi · 2 min · Broadway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
76 m · 5 sec
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Exit the roundabout
38 m · 3 sec
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Turn straight onto Poplar Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Poplar Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward US Highway 40
12 m · 1 sec · US Highway 40
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Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 40
3.3 mi · 5 min · US Highway 40
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Take the ramp right toward I-70 East: Effingham
67.9 mi · 1 hr 14 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 57 North: Chicago
195.2 mi · 3 hr 34 min
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Continue on Dan Ryan Expressway
3.3 mi · 5 min · Dan Ryan Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
7.9 mi · 11 min · Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
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Continue on Kennedy Expressway
3.7 mi · 6 min · Kennedy Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Damen Avenue
875 ft · 24 sec
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Turn right onto North Damen Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · North Damen Avenue
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Turn slight left onto North Clybourn Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · North Clybourn Avenue
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Turn right onto North Western Avenue
5.5 mi · 11 min · North Western Avenue
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Continue on Asbury Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 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 New Baden and Evanston.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 57 North
Keep slight left to continue on I 57 North: Chicago
195 mi · 03h 34m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving New Baden and 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 New Baden to Evanston?
The road trip is about 306.8 miles (493.7 km) and usually takes 05h 05m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Savoy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 153.3 miles from New Baden and 153.5 miles from Evanston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 264.4 miles (425.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:48 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $50.52 one way or $101.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around New Baden and Showers And Thunderstorms near Evanston.
Stop Ideas Near Savoy
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 Savoy.
Illinois Terminal
Rantoul
Danville, Illinois
Mattoon station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Baden and Evanston. Straight-line distance: 264.39 mi (425.49 km).
#1 New Baden
City in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 3,205 |
| Coordinates | 38.5350500, -89.7006500 |
| Altitude | 140 |
| 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: 494 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 49m |
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 | $50.52 | $101.04 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $57.31 | $114.62 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $63.21 | $126.43 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $71.16 | $142.33 |
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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