How far is Palos Park, IL from Evanston, IL?
The driving distance from Palos Park, IL to Evanston, IL is about 40.5 miles (65.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.8 miles (43.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 01m 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.
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 01h 00m.
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.
The third most populous city in the United States and the center of the Chicago metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Palos Park and Evanston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Palos Park and Evanston.
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Start on South 86th Avenue
9 m · 5 sec · South 86th Avenue
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Turn right onto West 123rd Street
761 ft · 18 sec · West 123rd Street
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Turn left
781 ft · 29 sec
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Turn straight onto Southwest Highway
5.2 mi · 8 min · Southwest Highway
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Continue on West 93rd Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · West 93rd Street
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Turn left onto South Cicero Avenue
6.5 mi · 11 min · South Cicero Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward I 55 North: Chicago
2308 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto Stevenson Expressway
2.9 mi · 4 min · Stevenson Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Damen Avenue, Ashland Avenue
912 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Damen Avenue
1372 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Ashland Market Place, South Damen Avenue
134 m · 13 sec
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Turn straight onto South Damen Avenue
2.4 mi · 5 min · South Damen Avenue
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Turn right onto West Ogden Avenue
1.9 mi · 4 min · West Ogden Avenue
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Turn left onto I 90 West, I 94 West
874 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Kennedy Expressway
2 mi · 3 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 Palos 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.
South Cicero Avenue
Turn left onto South Cicero Avenue
6.46 mi · 00h 11m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Palos Park 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 Palos Park to Evanston?
The road trip is about 40.5 miles (65.1 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?
Chicago is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16 miles from Palos Park and 24.4 miles from Evanston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.8 miles (43.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:28 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.67 one way or $13.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Palos Park and Showers And Thunderstorms near Evanston.
Stop Ideas Near Chicago
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 Chicago.
Chicago Union Station
Summit
La Grange Road
Hammond–Whiting station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Palos Park and Evanston. Straight-line distance: 26.82 mi (43.17 km).
#1 Palos Park
Village in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 4,718 |
| Coordinates | 41.6672500, -87.8303300 |
| Altitude | 210 |
| 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: 65 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $6.67 | $13.34 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $7.57 | $15.14 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $8.35 | $16.69 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $9.40 | $18.79 |
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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