How far is River Grove, IL from Evanston, IL?
The driving distance from River Grove, IL to Evanston, IL is about 18.7 miles (30.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.9 miles (17.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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Village in United States of America
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Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between River Grove and Evanston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between River Grove and Evanston.
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Start on North Thatcher Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · North Thatcher Avenue
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Continue on North Cumberland Avenue
1031 ft · 28 sec · North Cumberland Avenue
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Turn right onto West Forest Preserve Drive
2.6 mi · 5 min · West Forest Preserve Drive
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Turn slight right onto West Montrose Avenue
2.4 mi · 5 min · West Montrose Avenue
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Turn left onto North Cicero Avenue
1422 ft · 30 sec · North Cicero Avenue
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Turn right onto West Wilson Avenue
137 m · 23 sec · West Wilson Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward I 94 West
1088 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Edens Expressway
2.8 mi · 3 min · Edens Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Touhy Avenue East
1547 ft · 41 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Cicero Avenue
1933 ft · 43 sec · North Cicero Avenue
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Continue on Skokie Boulevard
1324 ft · 28 sec · Skokie Boulevard
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Turn right onto West Howard Street
3 mi · 6 min · West Howard Street
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Turn left onto 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 River Grove 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.
West Howard Street
Turn right onto West Howard Street
2.96 mi · 00h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving River Grove and Rain near Evanston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from River Grove to Evanston?
The road trip is about 18.7 miles (30.1 km) and usually takes 00h 38m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lincolnwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.4 miles from River Grove and 11.4 miles from Evanston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.9 miles (17.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.08 one way or $6.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around River Grove and Rain near Evanston.
Stop Ideas Near Lincolnwood
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 Lincolnwood.
Glenview station
Chicago Union Station
La Grange Road
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between River Grove and Evanston. Straight-line distance: 10.94 mi (17.6 km).
#1 River Grove
Village in United States of America
| Population | 9,771 |
| Coordinates | 41.9258600, -87.8358900 |
| Altitude | 191 |
| 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: 30 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $3.08 | $6.16 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $3.49 | $6.99 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $3.85 | $7.70 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $4.34 | $8.67 |
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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