How far is Tremont, IL from Evanston, IL?

The driving distance from Tremont, IL to Evanston, IL is about 178.3 miles (287 km), with a travel time of about 03h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 140.3 miles (225.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 05m 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
178.36 mi
03h 02m
Flight
140.34 mi
225.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
140.34 mi
Kilometers
225.85 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
178.36 mi
Kilometers
287.04 km
Drive Time
03h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Evanston
Sat, May 30, 9:56 PM CDT
Return by in Tremont
Sun, May 31, 12:59 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tremont
2026-05-30T18:53
Arrive Evanston
Sat, May 30, 9:56 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM CDT

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

Leave by
10:54 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tremont
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
Dwight
IL

Village in Illinois

From Tremont
89 mi
01h 31m
To Evanston
89.4 mi
01h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Tonight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 PM CDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph E
Destination
66°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 4:00 PM CDT
Wind
15 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Pearl Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · West Pearl Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto I 155 North

    1427 ft · 35 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    6.1 mi · 7 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on I 74 East: Bloomington

    1650 ft · 40 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    25.1 mi · 27 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, US 51 North: Chicago

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    113.6 mi · 2 hr 7 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 294 Tollway North: Wisconsin

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 294 North: Wisconsin

    1694 ft · 41 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Tri-State Tollway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    11.7 mi · 15 min · Tri-State Tollway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Touhy Avenue

    635 ft · 16 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Touhy Avenue

    2694 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Touhy Avenue East

    1749 ft · 43 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto East Touhy Avenue

    3 mi · 6 min · East Touhy Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North Harlem Avenue

    2643 ft · 50 sec · North Harlem Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West Howard Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · West Howard Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto New Gross Point Road

    531 ft · 11 sec · New Gross Point Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Gross Point Road

    2627 ft · 55 sec · Gross Point Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Oakton Street

    4 mi · 8 min · Oakton Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Asbury Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Asbury Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Dempster Street

    65 m · 9 sec · Dempster Street

  23. 23

    Turn uturn

    65 m · 18 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
4 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 North
115 mi · 65%
I 74 East
25.4 mi · 14%
Tri-State Tollway
16.6 mi · 9%
I 155 North
6.35 mi · 4%
Oakton Street
3.96 mi · 2%
East Touhy Avenue
2.99 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 55 North

Merge slight left

114 mi · 02h 07m

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
03h 02m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38 mi
140.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dwight
01h 31m from Tremont
Leave By
10:54 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Tremont and Partly Sunny near Evanston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 178.3 miles (287 km) and usually takes 03h 02m 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?

Dwight is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89 miles from Tremont and 89.4 miles from Evanston.

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

The direct path is about 140.3 miles (225.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 38 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 10:54 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.72 one way or $47.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Tremont and Partly Sunny near Evanston.

Stop Ideas Near Dwight

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

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

RAIL

Dwight station

119 West Main St.
RAIL

Pontiac station

30 mi away
721 West Washington St.
RAIL

Kankakee

47 mi away
199 South East Ave.
RAIL

Gilman

52 mi away
US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tremont and Evanston. Straight-line distance: 140.34 mi (225.85 km).

Tremont

#1 Tremont

City in Itawamba County, Mississippi, United States of America

Population2,114
Coordinates40.5275400, -89.4926000
Altitude196
CountryUnited States
Evanston

#2 Evanston

A city in Cook County, Illinois.

Population72,683
Coordinates42.0411400, -87.6900600
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
Start: West Pearl Street (-89.492596, 40.527419)
End: (-87.689971, 42.041051)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 287 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.29 gal
23.82 L · about $23.72
Round trip
$47.44
12.58 gal · 47.64 L
Estimated CO2
55.9 kg one way
Round trip: 111.8 kg / 246 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.72 $47.44
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.75 $53.50
Premium $4.65 $29.27 $58.55
Diesel $5.30 $33.36 $66.72

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Tremont and Evanston. The current time is 18:53:53.

Distance to Other Cities

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