Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
42m
Distance
24.5 mi
39 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
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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Summit, IL
Rodrigo Contreras Elvira
The drive from Evanston, IL to Summit, IL covers 24.5 miles and takes about 42m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Stevenson Expressway, North Western Avenue, Kennedy Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.6 miles on Stevenson Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.83 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 42m. Total distance: 24.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (53%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
The drive from Evanston, IL to Summit, IL covers 24.5 miles and takes about 42m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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 24.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 42m.
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 13.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
At end of road, turn left
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Turn left onto Asbury Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward I 55: Saint Louis, DuSable Lake Shore Drive
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward I 55 South: St Louis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward IL 43: Harlem Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Stevenson Expressway | 5.6 mi | 7m |
| North Western Avenue | 5.5 mi | 11m |
| Kennedy Expressway | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| Adlai Stevenson Expressway | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| Asbury Avenue | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Dan Ryan Expressway | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| North Damen Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| North Clybourn Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Evanston, IL and Summit, 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
Continue on North Western Avenue
Turn left onto North Clybourn Avenue
Turn right onto North Damen Avenue
Turn left onto West Webster Avenue
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 90; I 94
Continue on I 90; I 94
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto I 55
Continue on I 55
Continue on I 55
Take the exit
Turn left onto IL 43
Turn right onto Archer Avenue
Turn left onto IL 171
Arrive at destination
Regular Gas
$3.83 one way
$7.66 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.21 | $8.41 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.71 | $9.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.41 | $10.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.57 | $1.18 |
| Efficient EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.14 | $0.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.43 | $1.57 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Evanston on Thursday
Local time
6:56 PM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Evening in Summit on Thursday
Local time
6:56 PM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
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.
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