Trip from Evanston, IL to Northfield, IL

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are Green Bay Road, Willow Road, Asbury Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

Q: Is this a good same-day trip?

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Q: Where should I stop halfway?

The midpoint is about 3.8 miles from Evanston, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

Q: How much does gas cost for this trip?

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.19 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Q: What is the best time to leave?

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Q: What towns show up on signs driving from Evanston, IL to Northfield, IL?

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

Q: Are there national parks near the route from Evanston, IL to Northfield, IL?

Yes. Nearby national parks include Pullman National Historical Park.

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

16m

Distance

7.6 mi

12 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$1

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

4 AM

0h 15m ★

6 AM

0h 16m

8 AM

0h 19m

10 AM

0h 17m

12 PM

0h 17m

3 PM

0h 17m

5 PM

0h 19m

8 PM

0h 15m ★

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Evanston, IL to Northfield, IL covers 7.6 miles and takes about 16m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Green Bay Road, Willow Road, Asbury Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 3.9 miles on Green Bay Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.19 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 16m. Total distance: 7.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

16m 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 with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a 16m drive with frequent turns across 7.6 miles of local and secondary roads.

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

There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Green Bay Road is the longest continuous segment at about 3.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 16m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

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 7 key points

These 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

5

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Dempster Street

At end of road, turn left onto Dempster Street

Navigation decision point

6

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Asbury Avenue

Turn right onto Asbury Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left lanes.

5

7.4 mi into trip | ~15m in | Wagner Road

Turn left onto Wagner Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

5

7.6 mi into trip | ~16m in | Bosworth Lane

Turn right onto Bosworth Lane

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Green Bay Road	3.9 mi	7m
Willow Road	2.6 mi	5m
Asbury Avenue	0.8 mi	1m
Wagner Road	0.1 mi	<1m
Dempster Street	<0.1 mi	<1m
Bosworth Lane	<0.1 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: Green Bay Road — 3.9 mi, about 7m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Evanston, IL and Northfield, 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 · 11 sec · Dempster Street

4

Turn right onto Asbury Avenue

0.8 mi · 1 min · Asbury Avenue

Use the straight / left lanes.

5

Turn left onto Green Bay Road

3.9 mi · 7 min · Green Bay Road

6

Turn left onto Willow Road

2.6 mi · 5 min · Willow Road

7

Turn left onto Wagner Road

0.1 mi · 20 sec · Wagner Road

Use the left lane.

8

Turn right onto Bosworth Lane

79 ft · 3 sec · Bosworth Lane

9

Arrive at destination

Bosworth Lane

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.19 one way

$2.38 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 3 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$1.30	$2.61
premium	$4.89	$1.46	$2.93
diesel	$5.61	$1.68	$3.36

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$1

Estimated CO2 emission: 2.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	2.3	$0.80	$0.36
Efficient EV	1.9	$0.66	$0.30
EV Truck/SUV	3	$1.06	$0.49

Gas CO2

3 kg

EV CO2

1 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Evanston, IL

Night in Evanston on Thursday

Local time

10:37 PM

CDT

Current temp

66°F

Partly Sunny

N 10 mph 7% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 16 at 4:04PM CDT until April 16 at 5:00PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

Severe Thunderstorm Watch

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued April 16 at 2:50PM CDT until April 16 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

Destination

Northfield, IL

Night in Northfield on Thursday

Local time

10:37 PM

CDT

Current temp

64°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

2 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

16m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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 Northfield, IL covers 7.6 miles and takes about 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Green Bay Road, Willow Road, Asbury Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 3.8 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 $1.19 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 is a straightforward 16m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

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.

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

Yes. Nearby national parks include Pullman National Historical Park.

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