How far is Sleepy Hollow, IL from Evanston, IL?

The driving distance from Sleepy Hollow, IL to Evanston, IL is about 343.2 miles (552.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 314 miles (505.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
343.16 mi
05h 44m
Flight
314.01 mi
505.35 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
314.01 mi
Kilometers
505.35 km
Flight Time
00h 37m

Driving Distance

Road route
343.16 mi
Kilometers
552.26 km
Drive Time
05h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Evanston
Thu, Oct 15, 6:21 PM CDT
Return by in Sleepy Hollow
Fri, Oct 16, 12:06 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sleepy Hollow
2026-10-15T12:37
Arrive Evanston
Thu, Oct 15, 6:21 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:44 AM to 1:44 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:32 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sleepy Hollow
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Tuscola
IL

City in Illinois

From Sleepy Hollow
170.5 mi
02h 52m
To Evanston
172.7 mi
02h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
60°F
Thursday

Rain

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sleepy Hollow and Evanston.

  1. 1

    Start on Sleepy Hollow Lane

    145 m · 23 sec · Sleepy Hollow Lane

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Power Plant Road

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Power Plant Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Lake Egypt Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Lake Egypt Road

  4. 4

    Turn left

    1753 ft · 32 sec

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right

    2311 ft · 41 sec

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right

    1538 ft · 37 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Ken Gray Expressway

    50.5 mi · 54 min · Ken Gray Expressway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Ken Gray Expressway

    67.5 mi · 1 hr 13 min · Ken Gray Expressway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 57 North: Chicago

    195.2 mi · 3 hr 34 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Dan Ryan Expressway

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Dan Ryan Expressway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)

    7.9 mi · 11 min · Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)

  12. 12

    Continue on Kennedy Expressway

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Kennedy Expressway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Damen Avenue

    875 ft · 24 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North Damen Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Damen Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn slight left onto North Clybourn Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Clybourn Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto North Western Avenue

    5.5 mi · 11 min · North Western Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Asbury Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Asbury Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Dempster Street

    65 m · 9 sec · Dempster Street

  19. 19

    Turn uturn

    65 m · 18 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 57 North
195 mi · 57%
Ken Gray Expressway
118 mi · 34%
Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
7.9 mi · 2%
North Western Avenue
5.53 mi · 2%
Kennedy Expressway
3.69 mi · 1%
Dan Ryan Expressway
3.33 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 57 North

Keep slight left to continue on I 57 North: Chicago

195 mi · 03h 34m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 44m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.2 mi
314 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tuscola
02h 52m from Sleepy Hollow
Leave By
5:32 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Sleepy Hollow and Rain near Evanston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sleepy Hollow to Evanston?

The road trip is about 343.2 miles (552.3 km) and usually takes 05h 44m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Tuscola is a useful midpoint, sitting about 170.5 miles from Sleepy Hollow and 172.7 miles from Evanston.

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

The direct path is about 314 miles (505.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:32 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $56.49 one way or $112.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 107.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Sleepy Hollow and Rain near Evanston.

Stop Ideas Near Tuscola

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Tuscola, 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 Tuscola.

RAIL

Illinois Terminal

35 mi away
45 East University Ave.
RAIL

Mattoon station

36 mi away
1718 Broadway Ave.
RAIL

Rantoul

58 mi away
West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves.
BUS

Danville, Illinois

66 mi away
379 Lynch Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sleepy Hollow and Evanston. Straight-line distance: 314.01 mi (505.35 km).

Sleepy Hollow

#1 Sleepy Hollow

Village in Illinois

Population3,215
Coordinates37.6003300, -88.9492400
Altitude163
CountryUnited States
Evanston

#2 Evanston

A city in Cook County, Illinois.

Population72,683
Coordinates42.0411400, -87.6900600
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
Start: Sleepy Hollow Lane (-88.948936, 37.600482)
End: (-87.689971, 42.041051)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 552 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.11 gal
45.84 L · about $56.49
Round trip
$112.99
24.22 gal · 91.68 L
Estimated CO2
107.6 kg one way
Round trip: 215.2 kg / 474 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $56.49 $112.99
Mid-grade $5.29 $64.09 $128.17
Premium $5.84 $70.69 $141.37
Diesel $6.57 $79.57 $159.15

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Sleepy Hollow and Evanston. The current time is 12:37:18.

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.