How far is Tower Lake, IL from Evanston, IL?
The driving distance from Tower Lake, IL to Evanston, IL is about 35.1 miles (56.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.1 miles (43.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 51m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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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 55m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Cook County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tower Lake and Evanston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tower Lake and Evanston.
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Start on East Tower Drive
1308 ft · 58 sec · East Tower Drive
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Turn straight onto North Gateway Drive
93 m · 16 sec · North Gateway Drive
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Turn right onto Essex Drive
23 m · 6 sec · Essex Drive
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Turn right
3.3 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto State Route 22
1.1 mi · 2 min · State Route 22
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Continue on West Main Street
1933 ft · 49 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto Rand Road
4.4 mi · 5 min · Rand Road
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Continue on North Rand Road
4.5 mi · 7 min · North Rand Road
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Turn left onto Palatine Road
3.8 mi · 6 min · Palatine Road
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Take the exit slight right toward US 45, IL 21: Milwaukee Avenue
104 m · 9 sec
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Turn straight onto East Palatine Road
3061 ft · 1 min · East Palatine Road
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Turn right onto Milwaukee Avenue
4.4 mi · 7 min · Milwaukee Avenue
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Continue on North Milwaukee Avenue
965 ft · 22 sec · North Milwaukee Avenue
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Turn left onto West Golf Road
6.7 mi · 13 min · West Golf Road
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Continue on Emerson Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Emerson Street
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Turn right onto Asbury Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · Asbury Avenue
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Turn left 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 Tower Lake 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.
West Golf Road
Turn left onto West Golf Road
6.7 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Tower Lake and Mostly Sunny near Evanston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tower Lake to Evanston?
The road trip is about 35.1 miles (56.5 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?
Prospect Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.7 miles from Tower Lake and 19.4 miles from Evanston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.1 miles (43.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:38 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.68 one way or $9.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Tower Lake and Mostly Sunny near Evanston.
Stop Ideas Near Prospect Heights
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 Prospect Heights.
Glenview station
La Grange Road
Chicago Union Station
Summit
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tower Lake and Evanston. Straight-line distance: 27.09 mi (43.6 km).
#1 Tower Lake
Lake in Marquette County, Michigan, United States of America
| Population | 1,283 |
| Coordinates | 42.2319700, -88.1520200 |
| Altitude | 238 |
| 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: 56 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $4.68 | $9.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.27 | $10.55 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.77 | $11.54 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.58 | $13.15 |
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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