Origin
Burgess, IL
Late night in Burgess on Saturday
Local time
5:16 AM
CDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Burgess, IL to Evanston, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 31m
Distance
206.9 mi
333 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$31
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 19m
★
6 AM
3h 31m
8 AM
3h 56m
10 AM
3h 40m
12 PM
3h 38m
3 PM
3h 41m
5 PM
3h 55m
8 PM
3h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Burgess, IL
Stéphane Tendon
Evanston, IL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Burgess, IL to Evanston, IL covers 206.9 miles and takes about 3h 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on 235th Street, 40th Avenue, US 67 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $30.72 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
103.4 miles from Burgess, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 45m into the drive .
About the Cities
Arriving in Evanston, IL
Full guide →Evanston is a city in the North Shore region of Illinois along the shores of Lake Michigan. Evanston has many identities: college town, dining destination, cultural center and gateway to the wealthy North Shore, although the city itself is anything but homogeneous in regards to economic status, culture and race. Evanston is named after John Evans, one of the founders of Northwestern University, which ranks among the most prestigious universities in the United States.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 31m. Total distance: 206.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 31m drive with frequent turns across 206.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
235th Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
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.
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 3h 31m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Burgess, IL to Evanston, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 235th Street | — | — |
| 40th Avenue | — | — |
| US 67 | — | — |
| IL 17 | — | — |
| West Main Street | — | — |
| IL 81 | — | — |
| South Street | — | — |
| I 74 West | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
235th Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Burgess, IL and Evanston, IL.
1
Start on 41st Avenue
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
41st Avenue
2
Turn straight onto 235th Street
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
235th Street
3
Turn left onto 40th Avenue
2.6 mi
·
10 min
·
40th Avenue
4
Turn left onto US 67
5.4 mi
·
8 min
·
US 67
5
Turn right onto IL 17
7.2 mi
·
10 min
·
IL 17
6
Continue on West Main Street
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
West Main Street
7
At the end of the road, turn left
6.4 mi
·
9 min
8
Turn right onto IL 81
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
IL 81
9
Continue on South Street
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
South Street
10
Continue on IL 81
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
IL 81
11
Take the ramp left toward I 74 West: Moline, Rock Island
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
I 74 West: Moline, Rock Island
12
Merge slight left onto Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
9.8 mi
·
10 min
·
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
13
Keep slight left to continue on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
6.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
14
Take the exit slight right toward I 88 East, IL 92 East: Sterling, Rock Falls
135 mi
·
2 hr 28 min
·
I 88 East, IL 92 East: Sterling, Rock Falls
15
Keep slight right to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
16
Take the exit slight right toward I 294 North, I 290 West: Milwaukee, Rockford
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 294 North, I 290 West: Milwaukee, Rockford
17
Keep slight left to continue on I 294 Toll North: O'Hare International Airport, Milwaukee
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
I 294 Toll North: O'Hare International Airport, Milwaukee
18
Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
9.9 mi
·
13 min
·
Tri-State Tollway
19
Take the exit slight right toward Touhy Avenue
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Touhy Avenue
20
Keep slight left to continue on Touhy Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Touhy Avenue
21
Keep slight right to continue on Touhy Avenue East
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Touhy Avenue East
22
Turn straight onto East Touhy Avenue
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
East Touhy Avenue
23
Turn left onto North Harlem Avenue
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
North Harlem Avenue
24
Turn right onto West Howard Street
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
West Howard Street
25
Turn left onto New Gross Point Road
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
New Gross Point Road
26
Continue on Gross Point Road
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
Gross Point Road
27
Turn right onto Oakton Street
4.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Oakton Street
28
Turn left onto Asbury Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Asbury Avenue
29
Turn right onto Dempster Street
213 ft
·
9 sec
·
Dempster Street
30
Turn uturn
213 ft
·
18 sec
31
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 103.4 miles from Burgess, IL, or about 1h 45m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 46 miles or 47m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 103.4 miles or 1h 45m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 53m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Evanston, IL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Burgess, IL so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Burgess, IL
This is one driving day of about 206.9 miles and 3h 31m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 46 miles from Burgess, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 103.4 mi from Burgess, IL · 1h 45m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
103 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 46 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 103.4 miles from Burgess, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Evanston, IL
The final approach into Evanston, IL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Evanston, IL.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$30.72 one way
$61.43 round trip
$3.77/gal
25.4 MPG avg
72 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $34.64 | $69.29 |
| premium | $4.65 | $37.91 | $75.82 |
| diesel | $5.30 | $43.20 | $86.41 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$31
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 72.4 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 62.1 | 0 | $21.72 | $9.93 |
| Efficient EV | 51.7 | 0 | $18.10 | $8.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 82.8 | 1 | $28.97 | $13.24 |
Gas CO2
72 kg
EV CO2
24 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
Late night in Evanston on Saturday
Local time
5:16 AM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
51°F
Aurora, IL
103 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
16 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
3h 31m 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 Burgess, IL to Evanston, IL covers 206.9 miles and takes about 3h 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 235th Street, 40th Avenue, US 67. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 103.4 miles from Burgess, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $30.72 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 3h 31m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Burgess, IL to Evanston, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Burgess, IL to Evanston, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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