Trip from Evanston, IL to Glen Ellyn, IL

Drive Time

52m

Distance

29 mi

47 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 13 min

4 AM

0h 49m ★

6 AM

0h 53m

8 AM

1h 2m

10 AM

0h 56m

12 PM

0h 55m

3 PM

0h 56m

5 PM

1h 1m

8 PM

0h 50m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Evanston, IL

Stéphane Tendon

Glen Ellyn, IL

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Trip Overview

The drive from Evanston, IL to Glen Ellyn, IL covers 29 miles and takes about 52m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Dempster Street, Asbury Avenue, Oakton Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.40 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

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

14.5 miles from Evanston, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 26m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 52m drive with frequent turns across 29 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Dempster 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. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Evanston, IL to Glen Ellyn, IL is easy. At 52m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Evanston, IL to Glen Ellyn, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Dempster Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
Asbury Avenue	Unavailable	Refreshing
Oakton Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
Gross Point Road	Unavailable	Refreshing
New Gross Point Road	Unavailable	Refreshing
Howard Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
North Lehigh Avenue	Unavailable	Refreshing
West Gross Point Road	Unavailable	Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: Dempster Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Evanston, IL and Glen Ellyn, IL.

Start on the route

197 ft · 22 sec · the route

At the end of the road, turn left

141 ft · 16 sec

At the end of the road, turn left onto Dempster Street

213 ft · 15 sec · Dempster Street

Turn left onto Asbury Avenue

1.0 mi · 1 min · Asbury Avenue

Turn right onto Oakton Street

4.0 mi · 7 min · Oakton Street

Turn slight left onto Gross Point Road

0.5 mi · 52 sec · Gross Point Road

Turn straight onto New Gross Point Road

0.1 mi · 15 sec · New Gross Point Road

Turn right onto Howard Street

0.2 mi · 35 sec · Howard Street

Turn left onto North Lehigh Avenue

121 ft · 2 sec · North Lehigh Avenue

Turn right onto West Gross Point Road

0.9 mi · 1 min · West Gross Point Road

Turn slight right onto West Touhy Avenue

4.0 mi · 7 min · West Touhy Avenue

Turn left onto South Des Plaines River Road

184 ft · 4 sec · South Des Plaines River Road

Take the ramp slight right toward I 294 South: Indiana

0.4 mi · 55 sec · I 294 South: Indiana

Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

8.1 mi · 10 min · Tri-State Tollway

Take the exit slight right toward I 290 West: Rockford, Elmhurst

0.2 mi · 30 sec · I 290 West: Rockford, Elmhurst

Merge slight right

466 ft · 7 sec

Take the exit slight right toward IL 64 West: North Avenue

0.2 mi · 30 sec · IL 64 West: North Avenue

Turn straight onto East North Avenue

5.7 mi · 12 min · East North Avenue

Continue on North Avenue

1.4 mi · 2 min · North Avenue

Turn left onto Main Street

1.8 mi · 4 min · Main Street

Turn right onto Pennsylvania Avenue

72 ft · 2 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 14.5 miles from Evanston, IL, or about 26m 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 29 miles or 52m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 14.5 miles or 26m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 44m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Glen Ellyn, IL than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Evanston, IL so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Evanston, IL

This is one driving day of about 29 miles and 52m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Evanston, IL.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 14.5 mi from Evanston, IL · 26m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Des Plaines, IL

15 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

Wheaton, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 29 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Des Plaines, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 14.5 miles from Evanston, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Glen Ellyn, IL

The final approach into Glen Ellyn, 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 Glen Ellyn, 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

$4.40 one way

$8.81 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 10 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$4.86	$9.71
premium	$4.80	$5.47	$10.95
diesel	$5.64	$6.44	$12.89

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$29–$54

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 10.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	8.7	$3.04	$1.39
Efficient EV	7.3	$2.54	$1.16
EV Truck/SUV	11.6	$4.06	$1.86

Gas CO2

10 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (70% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

Evanston, IL

Afternoon in Evanston on Sunday

Local time

4:16 PM

CDT

Current temp

50°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Glen Ellyn, IL

Afternoon in Glen Ellyn on Sunday

Local time

4:16 PM

CDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

4 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

52m 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 Glen Ellyn, IL covers 29 miles and takes about 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Dempster Street, Asbury Avenue, Oakton Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 14.5 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 $4.40 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.

The drive from Evanston, IL to Glen Ellyn, IL is easy. At 52m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Evanston, IL to Glen Ellyn, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Evanston, IL to Glen Ellyn, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.