How far is Stickney, IL from Evanston, IL?

The driving distance from Stickney, IL to Evanston, IL is about 25.5 miles (41.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.9 miles (25.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
25.51 mi
00h 53m
Flight
15.91 mi
25.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.91 mi
Kilometers
25.61 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.51 mi
Kilometers
41.06 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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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 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Evanston
Thu, Oct 15, 3:10 PM CDT
Return by in Stickney
Thu, Oct 15, 4:03 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stickney
2026-10-15T14:17
Arrive Evanston
Thu, Oct 15, 3:10 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Stickney
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
Austin
IL

Township in Macon County, Illinois

From Stickney
9.8 mi
00h 26m
To Evanston
15.7 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
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 Stickney and Evanston.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Pershing Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Pershing Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Central Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Central Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Ogden Avenue

    2.2 mi · 4 min · West Ogden Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left

    59 m · 16 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West Cermak Road

    38 m · 10 sec · West Cermak Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto South Pulaski Road

    4.9 mi · 10 min · South Pulaski Road

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Belden Avenue

    52 m · 10 sec · West Belden Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto North Pulaski Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · North Pulaski Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto West Irving Park Road

    2 mi · 3 min · West Irving Park Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North Western Avenue

    4.5 mi · 9 min · North Western Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Asbury Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Asbury Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Dempster Street

    65 m · 9 sec · Dempster Street

  13. 13

    Turn uturn

    65 m · 18 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Stickney 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
14 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
54.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Pulaski Road
4.92 mi · 19%
North Western Avenue
4.53 mi · 18%
West Ogden Avenue
2.22 mi · 9%
North Pulaski Road
2.14 mi · 8%
West Irving Park Road
2.02 mi · 8%
Asbury Avenue
1.51 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

South Pulaski Road

Turn left onto South Pulaski Road

4.92 mi · 00h 10m

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
00h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.6 mi
15.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Austin
00h 26m from Stickney
Leave By
4:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Stickney 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 Stickney to Evanston?

The road trip is about 25.5 miles (41.1 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?

Austin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.8 miles from Stickney and 15.7 miles from Evanston.

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

The direct path is about 15.9 miles (25.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 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 4:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.20 one way or $8.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Stickney and Showers And Thunderstorms near Evanston.

Stop Ideas Near Austin

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

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

RAIL

Chicago Union Station

10 mi away
225 South Canal Street
RAIL

Summit

11 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.
RAIL

La Grange Road

12 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Glenview station

21 mi away
1116 Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Stickney and Evanston. Straight-line distance: 15.91 mi (25.61 km).

Stickney

#1 Stickney

Village in United States of America

Population6,491
Coordinates41.8214200, -87.7828300
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Evanston

#2 Evanston

A city in Cook County, Illinois.

Population72,683
Coordinates42.0411400, -87.6900600
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
Start: Pershing Road (-87.782832, 41.821487)
End: (-87.689971, 42.041051)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 41 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.9 gal
3.41 L · about $4.20
Round trip
$8.40
1.8 gal · 6.82 L
Estimated CO2
8 kg one way
Round trip: 16 kg / 35 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $4.20 $8.40
Mid-grade $5.29 $4.76 $9.53
Premium $5.84 $5.25 $10.51
Diesel $6.57 $5.91 $11.83

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 Stickney and Evanston. The current time is 14:17:29.

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.