Origin
Brookfield, IL
Late night in Brookfield on Friday
Local time
3:40 AM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brookfield, IL to Evanston, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
44m
Distance
22.9 mi
37 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 41m
★
6 AM
0h 45m
8 AM
0h 52m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 47m
3 PM
0h 48m
5 PM
0h 52m
8 PM
0h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brookfield, IL
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Evanston, IL
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 22.9-mile drive from Brookfield to Evanston, Illinois, is a quick 44-minute trip perfect for a single day. With no highway driving involved, expect a local feel for the entire journey. The estimated fuel cost is a minimal $4, making this an economical option for a short excursion. Given its brevity, this route is best tackled as a single-day adventure, allowing you ample time at your destination. Navigating through the Midwest's urban landscape, you'll experience a typical local road network.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 44m. Total distance: 22.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
44m 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
This is a turn-heavy local drive, characterized by its urban setting and frequent intersections. You won't encounter any highway stretches, as indicated by the 0% highway share. The longest continuous segment you'll experience is 7.1 miles along Ogden Avenue. The route primarily utilizes Ogden Avenue, South Pulaski Road, and North Western Avenue, offering a consistent local road experience throughout its 22.9 miles. Expect a steady pace with regular opportunities to turn.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Ogden Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 7.1 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 early in the drive near Maple Avenue.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 44m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Maple Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 7.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 7.7 miles (South Pulaski Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Maple Avenue
Turn right onto Maple Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
7.6 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
6
7.7 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
South Pulaski Road
Turn left onto South Pulaski Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
12.6 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
West Belden Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto West Belden Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
22.9 mi into trip
|
~44m in
Turn uturn
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ogden Avenue | 7.1 mi | 13m |
| South Pulaski Road | 4.9 mi | 9m |
| North Western Avenue | 4.5 mi | 8m |
| North Pulaski Road | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| West Irving Park Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| Asbury Avenue | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Maple Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Dempster Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Ogden Avenue
— 7.1 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brookfield, IL and Evanston, IL.
1
Start on Grant Avenue
101 ft
·
6 sec
·
Grant Avenue
2
Turn right onto Maple Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Maple Avenue
3
Turn left onto US 34
7.1 mi
·
13 min
·
Ogden Avenue
4
Turn left
195 ft
·
15 sec
5
Turn right onto West Cermak Road
123 ft
·
9 sec
·
West Cermak Road
6
Turn left onto South Pulaski Road
4.9 mi
·
9 min
·
South Pulaski Road
Use the left lane.
7
At end of road, turn right onto West Belden Avenue
170 ft
·
10 sec
·
West Belden Avenue
Use the right lane.
8
Turn left onto North Pulaski Road
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
North Pulaski Road
9
Turn right onto IL 19
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
West Irving Park Road
10
Turn left onto North Western Avenue
4.5 mi
·
8 min
·
North Western Avenue
11
Continue on Asbury Avenue
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Asbury Avenue
12
Turn right onto Dempster Street
213 ft
·
9 sec
·
Dempster Street
13
Turn uturn
213 ft
·
17 sec
14
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.58 one way
$7.16 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.93 | $7.86 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.41 | $8.81 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.06 | $10.11 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.40 | $1.10 |
| Efficient EV | 5.7 | 0 | $2.00 | $0.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.21 | $1.47 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
3:40 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
15 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
44m 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 Brookfield, IL to Evanston, IL covers 22.9 miles and takes about 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Ogden Avenue, South Pulaski Road, North Western Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.5 miles from Brookfield, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.58 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 44m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Maple Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 7.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 7.7 miles (South Pulaski Road): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Brookfield, IL to Evanston, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Pullman National Historical Park.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. National park proximity is from the NPS API. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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