How far is Newell, IL from Evanston, IL?
The driving distance from Newell, IL to Evanston, IL is about 154.6 miles (248.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 129.9 miles (209 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 02m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 01m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Newell and Evanston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newell and Evanston.
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Start on East Winter Avenue
31 m · 6 sec · East Winter Avenue
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Turn right onto North Michigan Avenue
1.6 km · 4 min · North Michigan Avenue
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Turn left onto East Voorhees Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · East Voorhees Street
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Turn straight onto Lynch Road
1 mi · 2 min · Lynch Road
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Turn left onto East Main Street
5.8 mi · 8 min · East Main Street
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Take the ramp left
1606 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
16.1 mi · 20 min
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Continue straight
80.6 mi · 1 hr 46 min
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Turn left onto West Lincoln Highway
746 ft · 24 sec · West Lincoln Highway
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Continue on Joliet Street
2.7 mi · 5 min · Joliet Street
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Continue on Lincoln Highway
1.6 km · 2 min · Lincoln Highway
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Continue on Glenwood Dyer Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · Glenwood Dyer Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward IL 394 North
2063 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Calumet Expressway
3.7 mi · 5 min · Calumet Expressway
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Continue on Bishop Ford Freeway
7.9 mi · 11 min · Bishop Ford Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Bishop Ford Freeway
2.8 mi · 4 min · Bishop Ford Freeway
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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 Newell and Evanston.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
East Main Street
Continue straight
80.6 mi · 01h 46m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Newell and Mostly Sunny near Evanston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Newell to Evanston?
The road trip is about 154.6 miles (248.8 km) and usually takes 03h 01m 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?
Hopkins Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.8 miles from Newell and 78.8 miles from Evanston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 129.9 miles (209 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.7 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 10:58 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.59 one way or $41.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Newell and Mostly Sunny near Evanston.
Stop Ideas Near Hopkins Park
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 Hopkins Park.
Kankakee
Rensselaer
Gilman
Dyer station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Newell and Evanston. Straight-line distance: 129.88 mi (209.02 km).
#1 Newell
Township in Vermilion County, Illinois
| Population | 12,736 |
| Coordinates | 40.1630900, -87.5836300 |
| Altitude | 201 |
| 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: 249 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 55m |
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 | $20.59 | $41.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $23.22 | $46.44 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $25.41 | $50.82 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $28.96 | $57.92 |
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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