Origin
Evanston, IL
Afternoon in Evanston on Thursday
Local time
1:38 PM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Evanston, IL to Long Lake, IL
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
58m
Distance
37.8 mi
61 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 53m
★
6 AM
0h 58m
8 AM
1h 7m
10 AM
1h 1m
12 PM
1h 0m
3 PM
1h 2m
5 PM
1h 7m
8 PM
0h 55m
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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Long Lake, IL
Sean Ewing
Trip Overview
The drive from Evanston, IL to Long Lake, IL covers 37.8 miles and takes about 58m 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, Green Bay Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.91 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 58m. Total distance: 37.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 58m drive with frequent turns across 37.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 31 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Evanston, IL to Long Lake, IL is easy. At 58m 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 Long Lake, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dempster Street | — | — |
| Asbury Avenue | — | — |
| Green Bay Road | — | — |
| Central Street | — | — |
| Crawford Avenue | — | — |
| Wilmette Avenue | — | — |
| Glenview Road | — | — |
| Skokie Boulevard | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Dempster Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Evanston, IL and Long Lake, IL.
1
Start on the route
197 ft
·
22 sec
·
the route
2
At the end of the road, turn left
141 ft
·
16 sec
3
At the end of the road, turn left onto Dempster Street
213 ft
·
11 sec
·
Dempster Street
4
Turn right onto Asbury Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Asbury Avenue
5
Turn left onto Green Bay Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Green Bay Road
6
Turn left onto Central Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Central Street
7
Turn right onto Crawford Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Crawford Avenue
8
Turn left onto Wilmette Avenue
89 ft
·
2 sec
·
Wilmette Avenue
9
Keep slight left to continue on Glenview Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Glenview Road
10
Turn right onto Skokie Boulevard
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Skokie Boulevard
11
Take the ramp straight toward I 94 West
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
I 94 West
12
Merge slight left onto Edens Expressway
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Edens Expressway
13
Keep slight left to continue on Skokie Highway
3.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Skokie Highway
14
Continue on Skokie Valley Road
3.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Skokie Valley Road
15
Continue on South Skokie Highway
5.6 mi
·
7 min
·
South Skokie Highway
16
Turn left onto Buckley Road
4.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Buckley Road
17
Continue on Peterson Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Peterson Road
18
Continue on Old Peterson Road
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Old Peterson Road
19
Continue on Antioch Road
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Antioch Road
20
Continue on Ivanhoe Road
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Ivanhoe Road
21
Turn left onto East Belvidere Road
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
East Belvidere Road
22
Turn straight
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
23
Turn straight onto East Main Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
East Main Street
24
Continue on Railroad Avenue
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
Railroad Avenue
25
Continue on Round Lake Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Round Lake Road
26
Continue on Long Lake Road
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Long Lake Road
27
Continue on West Big Hollow Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Big Hollow Road
28
Turn right onto North Augustana Avenue
177 ft
·
8 sec
·
North Augustana Avenue
29
Continue on North Augustana Avenue
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
North Augustana Avenue
30
Turn slight right onto North Rock Island Street
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
North Rock Island Street
31
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.9 mi from Evanston, IL · 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 37.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.9 miles from Evanston, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Long Lake, IL
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Long Lake, IL if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.91 one way
$11.82 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.49 | $12.98 |
| premium | $4.89 | $7.27 | $14.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.35 | $16.69 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.97 | $1.81 |
| Efficient EV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.31 | $1.51 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.1 | 0 | $5.29 | $2.42 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Long Lake, IL
Afternoon in Long Lake on Thursday
Local time
1:38 PM
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
58m 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 Long Lake, IL covers 37.8 miles and takes about 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Dempster Street, Asbury Avenue, Green Bay Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18.9 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 $5.91 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 Long Lake, IL is easy. At 58m 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 Long Lake, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Evanston, IL to Long Lake, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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