How far is Rosemont, IL from Evanston, IL?

The driving distance from Rosemont, IL to Evanston, IL is about 15.3 miles (24.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.5 miles (16.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
15.33 mi
00h 30m
Flight
10.47 mi
16.85 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.47 mi
Kilometers
16.85 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
15.33 mi
Kilometers
24.67 km
Drive Time
00h 30m

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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 00h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Evanston
Sun, Nov 8, 10:03 PM CST
Return by in Rosemont
Sun, Nov 8, 10:34 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rosemont
2026-11-08T21:33
Arrive Evanston
Sun, Nov 8, 10:03 PM CST
Route Timing
00h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:30 AM to 7:30 PM CST

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:30 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Rosemont
10:00 PM CST
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Niles
IL

City in Trumbull County, Ohio

From Rosemont
6.5 mi
00h 15m
To Evanston
8.8 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
39°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 12:00 AM CST
Wind
10 to 15 mph WSW
Destination
40°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 2:00 AM CST
Wind
15 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Rosemont and Evanston.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rosemont and Evanston.

  1. 1

    Start on Mannheim Road

    35 m · 4 sec · Mannheim Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Mannheim Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Mannheim Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Touhy Avenue

    4.1 mi · 8 min · East Touhy Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Harlem Avenue

    2643 ft · 50 sec · North Harlem Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West Howard Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · West Howard Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto New Gross Point Road

    531 ft · 11 sec · New Gross Point Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Gross Point Road

    2627 ft · 55 sec · Gross Point Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Oakton Street

    4 mi · 8 min · Oakton Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Asbury Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Asbury Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Dempster Street

    65 m · 9 sec · Dempster Street

  11. 11

    Turn uturn

    65 m · 18 sec

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rosemont and Evanston.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
12 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
78.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Touhy Avenue
4.08 mi · 27%
Oakton Street
3.96 mi · 26%
West Howard Street
1.75 mi · 11%
Mannheim Road
1.05 mi · 7%
Asbury Avenue
1.02 mi · 7%
North Harlem Avenue
0.5 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

East Touhy Avenue

Turn right onto East Touhy Avenue

4.08 mi · 00h 08m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 30m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.8 mi
10.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Niles
00h 15m from Rosemont
Leave By
7:30 PM CST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Rosemont and Partly Cloudy near Evanston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Rosemont to Evanston?

The road trip is about 15.3 miles (24.7 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?

Niles is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.5 miles from Rosemont and 8.8 miles from Evanston.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 10.5 miles (16.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:30 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.44 one way or $4.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Rosemont and Partly Cloudy near Evanston.

Stop Ideas Near Niles

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Niles, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Niles.

RAIL

Glenview station

6 mi away
1116 Depot St.
RAIL

Chicago Union Station

21 mi away
225 South Canal Street
RAIL

La Grange Road

23 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

25 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rosemont and Evanston. Straight-line distance: 10.47 mi (16.85 km).

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#1 Rosemont

Rosemont is a place in Illinois, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.9953100, -87.8845100
Altitude194
CountryUnited States
Evanston

#2 Evanston

A city in Cook County, Illinois.

Population72,683
Coordinates42.0411400, -87.6900600
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
Start: Mannheim Road (-87.884599, 41.995312)
End: (-87.689971, 42.041051)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 25 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.54 gal
2.05 L · about $2.44
Round trip
$4.88
1.08 gal · 4.1 L
Estimated CO2
4.8 kg one way
Round trip: 9.6 kg / 21 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.52 $2.44 $4.88
Mid-grade $5.15 $2.78 $5.56
Premium $5.71 $3.08 $6.16
Diesel $6.53 $3.53 $7.06

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Illinois · Nov 08, 2026

There is no time difference between Rosemont and Evanston. The current time is 21:33:26.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.