How far is Uptown, IL from Evanston, IL?
The driving distance from Uptown, IL to Evanston, IL is about 7.3 miles (11.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5.5 miles (8.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Uptown and Evanston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Uptown and Evanston.
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Start on the route
55 m · 13 sec
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Continue on West Eastwood Avenue
155 m · 19 sec · West Eastwood Avenue
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Turn right onto North Sheridan Road
989 ft · 38 sec · North Sheridan Road
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Turn left onto West Lawrence Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · West Lawrence Avenue
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Turn right onto North Ashland Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Ashland Avenue
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Turn slight left onto North Clark Street
1044 ft · 23 sec · North Clark Street
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Turn left onto North Ridge Avenue
1773 ft · 45 sec · North Ridge Avenue
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Continue on North Ridge Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · North Ridge Avenue
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Continue on North Ridge Boulevard
1880 ft · 40 sec · North Ridge Boulevard
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Continue on North Ridge Avenue
2.1 mi · 4 min · North Ridge Avenue
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Turn left onto Crain Street
535 ft · 24 sec · Crain Street
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Continue on Asbury Avenue
722 ft · 18 sec · Asbury Avenue
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Turn right 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 Uptown 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.
North Ridge Avenue
Continue on North Ridge Avenue
2.05 mi · 00h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Uptown and Mostly Cloudy near Evanston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Uptown to Evanston?
The road trip is about 7.3 miles (11.7 km) and usually takes 00h 25m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lincolnwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.2 miles from Uptown and 4 miles from Evanston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5.5 miles (8.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:40 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.20 one way or $2.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Uptown and Mostly Cloudy near Evanston.
Stop Ideas Near Lincolnwood
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 Lincolnwood.
Glenview station
Chicago Union Station
La Grange Road
Summit
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Uptown and Evanston. Straight-line distance: 5.54 mi (8.92 km).
#1 Uptown
Uptown is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.9659000, -87.6526200 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| 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: 12 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 05m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.61 | $1.20 | $2.40 |
| Mid-grade | $5.24 | $1.36 | $2.72 |
| Premium | $5.79 | $1.51 | $3.01 |
| Diesel | $6.59 | $1.71 | $3.43 |
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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