Origin
Albany Park, IL
Late night in Albany Park on Friday
Local time
12:37 AM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Albany Park, IL to Evanston, IL
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
13m
Distance
6.9 mi
11 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 12m
★
6 AM
0h 13m
8 AM
0h 16m
10 AM
0h 14m
12 PM
0h 14m
3 PM
0h 14m
5 PM
0h 15m
8 PM
0h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Albany Park, IL
Willian Justen de Vasconcellos
Evanston, IL
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Trip Overview
This quick 6.9-mile drive from Albany Park, IL to Evanston, IL takes about 13 minutes and is best experienced as a single-day trip, making it perfect for a short excursion or errand. With a minimal fuel cost of around $1, this route prioritizes local roads over highways, featuring a "turn-heavy local drive" profile. The journey offers a straightforward way to navigate between two communities within the Midwest region. You'll find this drive to be a practical option for those looking to cover a short distance efficiently without the need for an overnight stay.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 13m. Total distance: 6.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a decidedly urban, turn-heavy experience on this 6.9-mile stretch, as it boasts a 0% highway share. The longest uninterrupted segment you'll encounter is 3.5 miles along North California Avenue, offering a brief period of consistent travel before transitioning. You'll primarily be navigating local streets like Asbury Avenue and West Lawrence Avenue, so be prepared for frequent intersections and changes in direction. This is a drive where you'll be actively engaged with the road, rather than cruising on an open highway.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 7 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North California Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 3.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.3 miles in near North California Avenue.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 13m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.3 miles (North California Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.8 miles (West Howard Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.3 miles (Asbury Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
1.3 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
North California Avenue
Turn left onto North California Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
3
4.8 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
West Howard Street
Turn right onto West Howard Street
Navigation decision point
5
5.3 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
Asbury Avenue
Turn left onto Asbury Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
6.8 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
Dempster Street
Turn right onto Dempster Street
Navigation decision point
7
6.8 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Turn uturn
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North California Avenue | 3.5 mi | 6m |
| Asbury Avenue | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| West Lawrence Avenue | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| West Howard Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Dempster Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North California Avenue
— 3.5 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albany Park, IL and Evanston, IL.
1
Start on West Lawrence Avenue
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
West Lawrence Avenue
2
Turn left onto North California Avenue
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
North California Avenue
Use the left lane.
3
Turn right onto West Howard Street
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
West Howard Street
4
Turn left onto Asbury Avenue
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Asbury Avenue
Use the left lane.
5
Turn right onto Dempster Street
213 ft
·
9 sec
·
Dempster Street
6
Turn uturn
213 ft
·
17 sec
7
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.08 one way
$2.16 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.18 | $2.37 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.33 | $2.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.52 | $3.05 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.72 | $0.33 |
| Efficient EV | 1.7 | 0 | $0.60 | $0.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.97 | $0.44 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Evanston, IL
Late night in Evanston on Friday
Local time
12:37 AM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
21 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
13m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Albany Park, IL to Evanston, IL covers 6.9 miles and takes about 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North California Avenue, Asbury Avenue, West Lawrence Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 3.4 miles from Albany Park, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.08 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 13m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.3 miles (North California Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.8 miles (West Howard Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.3 miles (Asbury Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Albany Park, IL to Evanston, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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