Origin
Evanston, IL
Night in Evanston on Thursday
Local time
11:12 PM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Evanston, IL to Burlington, IL
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
1h 15m
Distance
53.3 mi
86 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 10m
★
6 AM
1h 15m
8 AM
1h 27m
10 AM
1h 20m
12 PM
1h 18m
3 PM
1h 20m
5 PM
1h 27m
8 PM
1h 12m
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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Burlington, IL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Evanston, IL to Burlington, IL covers 53.3 miles and takes about 1h 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway, IL 47, Plank Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 30.1 miles on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.33 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 15m. Total distance: 53.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 15m 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 1h 15m drive with frequent turns across 53.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway is the longest continuous segment at about 30.1 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
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 53.3 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Asbury Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 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
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Dempster Street
At end of road, turn left onto Dempster Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Asbury Avenue
Turn left onto Asbury Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
11.1 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
Devon Avenue
Turn right onto Devon Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
42.4 mi into trip
|
~56m in
Take the exit toward IL 47: Huntley, Woodstock
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 47
Toward IL 47: Huntley, Woodstock
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Evanston, IL to Burlington, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Woodstock along the way.
Woodstock
42.4 mi in
|
~56m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Jane Addams Memorial Tollway | 30.1 mi | 32m |
| IL 47 | 5.4 mi | 8m |
| Plank Road | 4.4 mi | 7m |
| Oakton Street | 4 mi | 7m |
| West Touhy Avenue | 3.3 mi | 6m |
| Asbury Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| South Dee Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| Devon Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
— 30.1 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Evanston, IL and Burlington, IL.
1
Start on this road
197 ft
·
21 sec
·
this road
2
At end of road, turn left
139 ft
·
15 sec
3
At end of road, turn left onto Dempster Street
213 ft
·
14 sec
·
Dempster Street
4
Turn left onto Asbury Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Asbury Avenue
Use the left lane.
5
Turn right onto Oakton Street
4.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Oakton Street
6
Turn slight left onto Gross Point Road
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
Gross Point Road
7
Turn straight onto New Gross Point Road
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
New Gross Point Road
8
Turn right onto Howard Street
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Howard Street
9
Turn left onto North Lehigh Avenue
120 ft
·
2 sec
·
North Lehigh Avenue
10
Turn right onto West Gross Point Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West Gross Point Road
11
Turn slight right onto West Touhy Avenue
3.3 mi
·
6 min
·
West Touhy Avenue
Use the right lane.
12
Turn left onto South Dee Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
South Dee Road
Use the left lane.
13
Turn right onto Devon Avenue
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Devon Avenue
Use the left lane.
14
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I 90 West Toll
Use the right lane.
15
Merge onto I 90
30 mi
·
32 min
·
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 47
Toward IL 47: Huntley, Woodstock
Use the slight right lane.
17
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward IL 47 South: Elburn
18
Turn straight onto IL 47
5.4 mi
·
8 min
·
IL 47
19
Turn right onto CR 22
4.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Plank Road
20
Turn left onto Main Street
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Main Street
21
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 26.6 mi from Evanston, IL · 39m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.6 miles from Evanston, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Burlington, IL
The final approach into Burlington, IL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.33 one way
$16.67 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $9.15 | $18.30 |
| premium | $4.89 | $10.26 | $20.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.77 | $23.54 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.11
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
(30.1 mi)
$2.11
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Tolls
$2
Total
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16 | 0 | $5.60 | $2.56 |
| Efficient EV | 13.3 | 0 | $4.66 | $2.13 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.3 | 0 | $7.46 | $3.41 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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
Burlington, IL
Night in Burlington on Thursday
Local time
11:12 PM
CDT
Current temp
47°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
20 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
1h 15m 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 Burlington, IL covers 53.3 miles and takes about 1h 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Jane Addams Memorial Tollway, IL 47, Plank Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 26.6 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 $8.33 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 53.3 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.1 miles (Dempster Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Asbury Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Evanston, IL to Burlington, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Woodstock along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Pullman National Historical Park.
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