How far is Roselle, IL from Evanston, IL?
The driving distance from Roselle, IL to Evanston, IL is about 31.5 miles (50.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.4 miles (32.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Cook County, Illinois.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Roselle and Evanston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roselle and Evanston.
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Start on Irving Park Road
42 m · 5 sec · Irving Park Road
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Turn right onto North Roselle Road
2936 ft · 1 min · North Roselle Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward IL 390 East Toll
1597 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Elgin-O'Hare Tollway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Elgin-O'Hare Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward Rohlwing Road, Meacham Road, Medinah Road
1545 ft · 40 sec
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Continue on Elgin-O'Hare Frontage Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Elgin-O'Hare Frontage Road
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Turn left onto North Rohlwing Road
2094 ft · 49 sec · North Rohlwing Road
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Turn right onto Devon Avenue
4.7 mi · 9 min · Devon Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Elmhurst Road
1.6 km · 2 min · South Elmhurst Road
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Turn right onto West Touhy Avenue
2.3 mi · 4 min · West Touhy Avenue
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Continue on East Touhy Avenue
4.6 mi · 9 min · East Touhy Avenue
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Turn left onto North Harlem Avenue
2643 ft · 50 sec · North Harlem Avenue
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Turn right onto West Howard Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · West Howard Street
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Turn left onto New Gross Point Road
531 ft · 11 sec · New Gross Point Road
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Continue on Gross Point Road
2627 ft · 55 sec · Gross Point Road
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Turn right onto Oakton Street
4 mi · 8 min · Oakton Street
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Turn left onto Asbury Avenue
1 mi · 2 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 Roselle 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.
Devon Avenue
Turn right onto Devon Avenue
4.71 mi · 00h 09m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Roselle and Partly Sunny near Evanston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Roselle to Evanston?
The road trip is about 31.5 miles (50.7 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?
Des Plaines is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.1 miles from Roselle and 19.5 miles from Evanston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.4 miles (32.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.1 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 7:00 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.19 one way or $8.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Roselle and Partly Sunny near Evanston.
Stop Ideas Near Des Plaines
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 Des Plaines.
Glenview station
La Grange Road
Summit
Chicago Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Roselle and Evanston. Straight-line distance: 20.38 mi (32.8 km).
#1 Roselle
Village in Ilinois, United States of America
| Population | 22,550 |
| Coordinates | 41.9847500, -88.0797900 |
| Altitude | 235 |
| 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: 51 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.19 | $8.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.72 | $9.44 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.17 | $10.33 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.89 | $11.77 |
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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