Origin
Evanston, IL
Afternoon in Evanston on Saturday
Local time
2:20 PM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
50m
Distance
31.9 mi
51 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Hanover Park, IL
Willian Justen de Vasconcellos
The drive from Evanston, IL to Hanover Park, IL covers 31.9 miles and takes about 50m 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, South Barrington Road, Oakton Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14.4 miles on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.99 one way before food or hotel costs.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Jane Addams Memorial Tollway | 14.4 mi | 15m |
| South Barrington Road | 4.6 mi | 8m |
| 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 |
| West Gross Point Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Evanston, IL and Hanover Park, IL.
Start on this road
At end of road, turn left
At end of road, turn left onto Dempster Street
Turn left onto Asbury Avenue
Turn right onto Oakton Street
Turn slight left onto Gross Point Road
Turn straight onto New Gross Point Road
Turn right onto Howard Street
Turn left onto North Lehigh Avenue
Turn right onto West Gross Point Road
Turn slight right onto West Touhy Avenue
Turn left onto South Dee Road
Turn right onto Devon Avenue
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 90
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Turn left onto South Barrington Road
Turn right onto Sycamore Avenue
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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.
A short stop after about 31.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 16 miles from Evanston, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 27.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
At end of road, turn left
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Turn left onto Asbury Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto Devon Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward Barrington Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork toward Barrington Road South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$4.99 one way
$9.97 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.48 | $10.95 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.14 | $12.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.04 | $14.09 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.01
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$1
Total
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.35 | $1.53 |
| Efficient EV | 8 | 0 | $2.79 | $1.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.47 | $2.04 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Evanston on Saturday
Local time
2:20 PM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Destination
Afternoon in Hanover Park on Saturday
Local time
2:20 PM
CDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
31.9 mi in 50m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
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.
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 31.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 50m.
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 11.1 miles (Devon Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Evanston, IL to Hanover Park, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Barrington Road South along the way.
Barrington Road South
Founded 1836
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.
Top landmarks
Founded 1958
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 50m. Total distance: 31.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
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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