Origin
Avondale, IL
Afternoon in Avondale on Thursday
Local time
3:43 PM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Avondale, IL to Evanston, IL
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
18m
Distance
8.6 mi
14 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 17m
★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 22m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 22m
8 PM
0h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Avondale, IL
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Evanston, IL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Avondale, IL to Evanston, IL covers 8.6 miles and takes about 18m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Western Avenue, Asbury Avenue, North Kedzie Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 4.5 miles on North Western Avenue. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.34 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 18m. Total distance: 8.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
18m 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 with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 18m drive with frequent turns across 8.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Western Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 4.5 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 0.1 miles in near West Barry 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 18m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (West Barry Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (North Kedzie Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (IL 19 / West Irving Park Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
West Barry Avenue
Turn left onto West Barry Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
North Kedzie Avenue
Turn left onto North Kedzie Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
1.4 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
IL 19 / West Irving Park Road
Turn right onto IL 19 / West Irving Park Road
Navigation decision point
4
8.5 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
Dempster Street
Turn right onto Dempster Street
Navigation decision point
7
8.5 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Turn uturn
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Western Avenue | 4.5 mi | 8m |
| Asbury Avenue | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| North Kedzie Avenue | 1.1 mi | 3m |
| West Irving Park Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| West Barry Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Christiana Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Dempster Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North Western Avenue
— 4.5 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Avondale, IL and Evanston, IL.
1
Start on North Christiana Avenue
522 ft
·
28 sec
·
North Christiana Avenue
2
Turn left onto West Barry Avenue
0.2 mi
·
49 sec
·
West Barry Avenue
3
Turn left onto North Kedzie Avenue
1.1 mi
·
3 min
·
North Kedzie Avenue
4
Turn right onto IL 19
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Irving Park Road
5
Turn left onto North Western Avenue
4.5 mi
·
8 min
·
North Western Avenue
6
Continue on Asbury Avenue
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Asbury Avenue
7
Turn right onto Dempster Street
213 ft
·
9 sec
·
Dempster Street
8
Turn uturn
213 ft
·
17 sec
9
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.34 one way
$2.69 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.48 | $2.95 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.65 | $3.31 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.90 | $3.80 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.90 | $0.41 |
| Efficient EV | 2.2 | 0 | $0.75 | $0.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.20 | $0.55 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% 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
Afternoon in Evanston on Thursday
Local time
3:43 PM
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
8 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
18m 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 Avondale, IL to Evanston, IL covers 8.6 miles and takes about 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Western Avenue, Asbury Avenue, North Kedzie Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4.3 miles from Avondale, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.34 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 18m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (West Barry Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (North Kedzie Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (IL 19 / West Irving Park Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Avondale, IL to Evanston, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Pullman National Historical Park.
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