How far is Wasco, IL from Evanston, IL?
The driving distance from Wasco, IL to Evanston, IL is about 51.1 miles (82.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 37.3 miles (60.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.
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.
Village in United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wasco and Evanston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wasco and Evanston.
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Start on the route
1859 ft · 39 sec
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Turn left onto Burlington Road
1513 ft · 31 sec · Burlington Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Bolcum Road
7 m · 1 sec · Bolcum Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Bolcum Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · Bolcum Road
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Turn left onto Randall Road
8.6 mi · 14 min · Randall Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 90 East: Chicago
1852 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
20.6 mi · 22 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward Elmhurst Road
2200 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Elmhurst Road North
88 m · 9 sec
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Turn straight onto South Elmhurst Road
1889 ft · 42 sec · South Elmhurst Road
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Turn right onto West Oakton Street
645 ft · 13 sec · West Oakton Street
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Continue on West Oakton Street
1.4 km · 2 min · West Oakton Street
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Continue on East Oakton Street
6.1 mi · 13 min · East Oakton Street
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Continue on Oakton Street
5.8 mi · 11 min · Oakton Street
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Turn left onto Asbury Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · 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 Wasco 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.
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
20.6 mi · 00h 22m
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 Wasco 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 Wasco to Evanston?
The road trip is about 51.1 miles (82.2 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?
South Barrington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.1 miles from Wasco and 27 miles from Evanston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 37.3 miles (60.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.8 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:04 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.29 one way or $16.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Wasco and Mostly Cloudy near Evanston.
Stop Ideas Near South Barrington
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 South Barrington.
Glenview station
Naperville
La Grange Road
Summit
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wasco and Evanston. Straight-line distance: 37.38 mi (60.15 km).
#1 Wasco
Wasco is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.9380800, -88.4045200 |
| Altitude | 250 |
| 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: 82 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 38m |
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 | $4.61 | $8.29 | $16.59 |
| Mid-grade | $5.24 | $9.43 | $18.86 |
| Premium | $5.79 | $10.43 | $20.86 |
| Diesel | $6.59 | $11.87 | $23.73 |
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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