Origin
Evanston, IL
Late night in Evanston on Saturday
Local time
3:32 AM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Evanston, IL to Franklin Park, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
30m
Distance
15.8 mi
25 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 29m
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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Franklin Park, IL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Evanston, IL to Franklin Park, IL covers 15.8 miles and takes about 30m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Edens Expressway, West Forest Preserve Drive, West Howard Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 3.2 miles on Edens Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.47 one way before food or hotel costs.
About the Cities
Starting 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 30m. Total distance: 15.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m 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 30m drive with frequent turns across 15.8 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.
Edens Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 3.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 15.8 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 (Asbury Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.6 miles (US 41 / Skokie Boulevard): 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
|
~0m in
At end of road, turn left
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Asbury Avenue
Turn left onto Asbury Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
4.6 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
US 41 / Skokie Boulevard
Turn left onto US 41 / Skokie Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
5.1 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
West Touhy Avenue
Turn right onto West Touhy Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
8.6 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the exit toward Wilson Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 43A
Toward Wilson Avenue
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Edens Expressway | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| West Forest Preserve Drive | 3.1 mi | 6m |
| West Howard Street | 3 mi | 5m |
| West Montrose Avenue | 2.4 mi | 5m |
| Asbury Avenue | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| West Belmont Avenue | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| North Cicero Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Skokie Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Edens Expressway
— 3.2 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Evanston, IL and Franklin Park, 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
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Asbury Avenue
Use the left lane.
5
Turn right onto West Howard Street
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
West Howard Street
6
Turn left onto US 41
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
Skokie Boulevard
Use the left lane.
7
Continue on IL 50
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
North Cicero Avenue
8
Turn right onto West Touhy Avenue
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
West Touhy Avenue
Use the right lane.
9
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward I 94 East: Chicago
10
Merge onto I 94
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Edens Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 43A
Toward Wilson Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn right onto West Wilson Avenue
90 ft
·
10 sec
·
West Wilson Avenue
13
Turn left onto IL 50
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
North Cicero Avenue
14
Turn right onto West Montrose Avenue
2.4 mi
·
5 min
·
West Montrose Avenue
Use the right lane.
15
Turn slight left onto West Forest Preserve Drive
3.1 mi
·
6 min
·
West Forest Preserve Drive
16
Turn right onto West Belmont Avenue
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
West Belmont Avenue
Use the right lane.
17
Turn left onto 25th Avenue
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
25th Avenue
Use the left lane.
18
Turn right onto Franklin Avenue
45 ft
·
0 sec
·
Franklin Avenue
19
Arrive at destination
Franklin Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.47 one way
$4.94 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.71 | $5.42 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.04 | $6.08 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.49 | $6.98 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.66 | $0.76 |
| Efficient EV | 4 | 0 | $1.38 | $0.63 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.21 | $1.01 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Franklin Park, IL
Late night in Franklin Park on Saturday
Local time
3:32 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
30m 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 Franklin Park, IL covers 15.8 miles and takes about 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Edens Expressway, West Forest Preserve Drive, West Howard Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.9 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 $2.47 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 15.8 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 (Asbury Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.6 miles (US 41 / Skokie Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Evanston, IL to Franklin Park, 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 by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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