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Trip from Evanston, IL to Uptown, IL

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

13m

Distance

6.4 mi

10 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 12m ★
6 AM
0h 14m
8 AM
0h 16m
10 AM
0h 14m
12 PM
0h 14m
3 PM
0h 15m
5 PM
0h 16m
8 PM
0h 13m

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 Uptown, IL covers 6.4 miles and takes about 13m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Ridge Avenue, North Ashland Avenue, North Ridge Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 2.2 miles on Ridge Avenue. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.00 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 13m. Total distance: 6.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

13m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a 13m drive with frequent turns across 6.4 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Ridge Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 2.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 6.4 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

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): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 3.9 miles (North Clark Street): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 8 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

6
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Dempster Street

At end of road, turn right onto Dempster Street

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

5
3.9 mi into trip | ~8m in | North Clark Street

Turn right onto North Clark Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
6
5.4 mi into trip | ~10m in | West Lawrence Avenue

Turn left onto West Lawrence Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
6.3 mi into trip | ~13m in | West Eastwood Avenue

Turn left onto West Eastwood Avenue

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Ridge Avenue 2.2 mi 4m
North Ashland Avenue 1.3 mi 2m
North Ridge Avenue 1.3 mi 2m
West Lawrence Avenue 0.8 mi 1m
North Ridge Boulevard 0.4 mi <1m
North Sheridan Road 0.2 mi <1m
North Clark Street 0.1 mi <1m
West Eastwood Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Ridge Avenue — 2.2 mi, about 4m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

197 ft · 21 sec · this road
2

At end of road, turn left

139 ft · 12 sec
3

At end of road, turn right onto Dempster Street

300 ft · 13 sec · Dempster Street
4

Turn right onto Ridge Avenue

2.2 mi · 4 min · Ridge Avenue
5

Continue on North Ridge Boulevard

0.4 mi · 41 sec · North Ridge Boulevard
6

Continue on North Ridge Avenue

0.9 mi · 1 min · North Ridge Avenue
7

Continue on North Ridge Avenue

0.3 mi · 35 sec · North Ridge Avenue
8

Turn right onto North Clark Street

0.1 mi · 15 sec · North Clark Street
Use the right lane.
9

Keep slight right at fork onto North Ashland Avenue

1.3 mi · 2 min · North Ashland Avenue
10

Turn left onto West Lawrence Avenue

0.8 mi · 1 min · West Lawrence Avenue
Use the left lane.
11

Turn right onto North Sheridan Road

0.2 mi · 35 sec · North Sheridan Road
12

Turn left onto West Eastwood Avenue

509 ft · 14 sec · West Eastwood Avenue
13

Turn slight right

181 ft · 13 sec
14

Arrive at destination

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.00 one way

$2.00 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 2 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $1.10 $2.20
premium $4.89 $1.23 $2.46
diesel $5.61 $1.41 $2.83

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$1

Estimated CO2 emission: 2.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 1.9 0 $0.67 $0.31
Efficient EV 1.6 0 $0.56 $0.26
EV Truck/SUV 2.6 0 $0.90 $0.41

Gas CO2

2 kg

EV CO2

1 kg (50% 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

11:50 PM

CDT

Current temp

67°F

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

NNW 10 to 15 mph 42% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 16 at 12:33PM CDT until April 18 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued April 16 at 12:29PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Destination

Uptown, IL

Night in Uptown on Thursday

Local time

11:50 PM

CDT

Current temp

73°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

6 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

13m 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 Uptown, IL covers 6.4 miles and takes about 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Ridge Avenue, North Ashland Avenue, North Ridge Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 3.2 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 $1.00 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 6.4 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.1 miles (Dempster Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 3.9 miles (North Clark Street): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Evanston, IL to Uptown, 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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