Origin
Evanston, IL
Night in Evanston on Thursday
Local time
9:38 PM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Evanston, IL to Ashburn, IL
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
44m
Distance
22 mi
35 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 41m
★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 52m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 51m
8 PM
0h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Evanston, IL
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Ashburn, IL
NIKOLAI FOMIN
Trip Overview
The drive from Evanston, IL to Ashburn, IL covers 22 miles and takes about 44m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Ashland Avenue, South Kedzie Avenue, South Western Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.4 miles on North Ashland Avenue. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.44 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 44m. Total distance: 22 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.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 44m drive with frequent turns across 22 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Ashland Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 7.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 22 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 44m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.1 miles (Dempster Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 3.9 miles (North Clark Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
At end of road, turn left
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Dempster Street
At end of road, turn right onto Dempster Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
5
3.9 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
North Clark Street
Turn right onto North Clark Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
16.9 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
South Kedzie Avenue
Turn left onto South Kedzie Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
21.8 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
South Central Park Avenue
Turn left onto South Central Park Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Ashland Avenue | 7.4 mi | 14m |
| South Kedzie Avenue | 4.4 mi | 8m |
| South Western Avenue | 2.7 mi | 5m |
| Ridge Avenue | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| West Ogden Avenue | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| South Archer Avenue | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| North Ridge Avenue | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| West 79th Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North Ashland Avenue
— 7.4 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Evanston, IL and Ashburn, IL.
1
Start on this road
197 ft
·
21 sec
·
this road
2
At end of road, turn left
139 ft
·
12 sec
3
At end of road, turn right onto Dempster Street
300 ft
·
13 sec
·
Dempster Street
4
Turn right onto Ridge Avenue
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Ridge Avenue
5
Continue on North Ridge Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
North Ridge Boulevard
6
Continue on North Ridge Avenue
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
North Ridge Avenue
7
Continue on North Ridge Avenue
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
North Ridge Avenue
8
Turn right onto North Clark Street
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
North Clark Street
Use the right lane.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto North Ashland Avenue
7.0 mi
·
13 min
·
North Ashland Avenue
10
Keep slight left at fork onto North Ashland Avenue
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
North Ashland Avenue
11
Turn right onto West Ogden Avenue
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
West Ogden Avenue
12
Turn left onto South Western Avenue
2.7 mi
·
5 min
·
South Western Avenue
13
Turn right onto South Archer Avenue
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
South Archer Avenue
14
Turn left onto South Kedzie Avenue
4.4 mi
·
8 min
·
South Kedzie Avenue
Use the left lane.
15
Turn right onto West Columbus Avenue
373 ft
·
9 sec
·
West Columbus Avenue
Use the right lane.
16
Turn slight right onto West 79th Street
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
West 79th Street
17
Turn left onto South Central Park Avenue
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
South Central Park Avenue
Use the left lane.
18
Turn left
182 ft
·
13 sec
19
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.44 one way
$6.88 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.78 | $7.55 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.23 | $8.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.86 | $9.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.7 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 | 6.6 | 0 | $2.31 | $1.06 |
| Efficient EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.92 | $0.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.08 | $1.41 |
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
Ashburn, IL
Night in Ashburn on Thursday
Local time
9:38 PM
CDT
Current temp
69°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
2 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 Evanston, IL to Ashburn, IL covers 22 miles and takes about 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Ashland Avenue, South Kedzie Avenue, South Western Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11 miles from Evanston, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.44 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 short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 22 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 44m.
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.1 miles (Dempster Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 3.9 miles (North Clark Street): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Evanston, IL to Ashburn, 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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