How far is Petersburg, IL from Evanston, IL?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Petersburg and Evanston is 265.68 miles (427.57 km).

Flight distance from Petersburg, IL to Evanston, IL is 265.68 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 36 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 33 minutes to travel from Petersburg to Evanston with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Petersburg, Illinois to Evanston, Illinois is: 303.8 miles (488.93 km) by car.

Driving from Petersburg to Evanston will take approximately 05 hours 01 minutes.

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#1 Petersburg

City in Menard County, Illinois

Population 2207
GPS Coordinates 38°35'32"N 89°55'16"W
Latitude 38.5922700
Longitude -89.9212100
Altitude 167
Country United States
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#2 Evanston

A city in Cook County, Illinois. It is located on the north shore of Lake Michigan in northeastern Illinois. Evanston is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Northwestern University campus and the Evanston Public Library.

Population 72683
GPS Coordinates 42°2'28"N 87°41'24"W
Latitude 42.0411400
Longitude -87.6900600
Altitude 187
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Petersburg and Evanston

The distance between Petersburg and Evanston is 489 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 25 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Petersburg and Evanston. The current time is 22:06:16.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 10 hours 07 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 07 hours 35 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 06 hours 04 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 05 hours 03 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 04 hours 20 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 04 hours 03 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 03 hours 47 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 40.58 liters (10.72 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Petersburg and Evanston.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Petersburg to Evanston is $38.67 (diesel $46.1).

Illinois gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.61 $4.11 $4.55 $4.3
Total $38.67 $44.08 $48.79 $46.1

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in Illinois ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.607 (Diesel $4.300) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 28, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Petersburg and Evanston (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

Distance to Other Cities

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