How far is South Beloit, IL from Evanston, IL?

The driving distance from South Beloit, IL to Evanston, IL is about 92.6 miles (149 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 75.6 miles (121.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
92.6 mi
01h 40m
Flight
75.61 mi
121.68 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
75.61 mi
Kilometers
121.68 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
92.6 mi
Kilometers
149.02 km
Drive Time
01h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Evanston
Thu, Oct 15, 7:26 PM CDT
Return by in South Beloit
Thu, Oct 15, 9:06 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Beloit
2026-10-15T17:46
Arrive Evanston
Thu, Oct 15, 7:26 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:40 AM to 11:40 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:10 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in South Beloit
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Hampshire
IL

Village in Illinois, United States

From South Beloit
44.8 mi
00h 50m
To Evanston
47.8 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Today

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 8:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ESE
Destination
63°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between South Beloit and Evanston.

  1. 1

    Start on Gardner Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Gardner Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right

    16.9 mi · 18 min

  3. 3

    Keep slight left to continue on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

    20.3 mi · 22 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

    35.7 mi · 38 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward Elmhurst Road

    2200 ft · 42 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Elmhurst Road North

    88 m · 9 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto South Elmhurst Road

    1889 ft · 42 sec · South Elmhurst Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto West Oakton Street

    645 ft · 13 sec · West Oakton Street

  9. 9

    Continue on West Oakton Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · West Oakton Street

  10. 10

    Continue on East Oakton Street

    6.1 mi · 13 min · East Oakton Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Oakton Street

    5.8 mi · 11 min · Oakton Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Asbury Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Asbury Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Dempster Street

    65 m · 9 sec · Dempster Street

  14. 14

    Turn uturn

    65 m · 18 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
56 mi · 60%
Gardner Street
19 mi · 21%
East Oakton Street
6.12 mi · 7%
Oakton Street
5.79 mi · 6%
Asbury Avenue
1.02 mi · 1%
West Oakton Street
1 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

Keep slight right to continue on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

35.7 mi · 00h 38m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17 mi
75.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hampshire
00h 50m from South Beloit
Leave By
3:10 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving South Beloit and Showers And Thunderstorms near Evanston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from South Beloit to Evanston?

The road trip is about 92.6 miles (149 km) and usually takes 01h 40m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Hampshire is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.8 miles from South Beloit and 47.8 miles from Evanston.

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

The direct path is about 75.6 miles (121.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 17 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.25 one way or $30.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around South Beloit and Showers And Thunderstorms near Evanston.

Stop Ideas Near Hampshire

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

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

BUS

Rockford, Illinois

42 mi away
7559 Walton St.
RAIL

Naperville

48 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

Plano

48 mi away
101 West Main Street
BUS

South Beloit, Illinois

58 mi away
15766 Manchester Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Beloit and Evanston. Straight-line distance: 75.61 mi (121.68 km).

South Beloit

#1 South Beloit

City in Winnebago County, Illinois, United States

Population7,540
Coordinates42.4930700, -89.0367800
Altitude225
CountryUnited States
Evanston

#2 Evanston

A city in Cook County, Illinois.

Population72,683
Coordinates42.0411400, -87.6900600
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
Start: Gardner Street (-89.036831, 42.492913)
End: (-87.689971, 42.041051)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 149 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.27 gal
12.37 L · about $15.25
Round trip
$30.51
6.54 gal · 24.74 L
Estimated CO2
29.1 kg one way
Round trip: 58.1 kg / 128 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $15.25 $30.51
Mid-grade $5.29 $17.30 $34.61
Premium $5.84 $19.09 $38.17
Diesel $6.57 $21.49 $42.97

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 South Beloit and Evanston. The current time is 17:46:10.

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.