Origin
Evanston, IL
Late night in Evanston on Wednesday
Local time
5:13 AM
CDT
Current temp
50°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Evanston, IL to Burton, IL
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Drive Time
6h 19m
Distance
326.9 mi
526 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$51
one way
EV Charging
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Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 7m
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6 AM
6h 19m
8 AM
6h 44m
10 AM
6h 28m
12 PM
6h 26m
3 PM
6h 29m
5 PM
6h 43m
8 PM
6h 12m
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 Burton, IL covers 326.9 miles and takes about 6h 19m 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, Oakton Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $51.11 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
163.4 miles from Evanston, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 9m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 6h 19m drive with frequent turns across 326.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 30 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 19m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Evanston, IL to Burton, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dempster Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Asbury Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Oakton Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Gross Point Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| New Gross Point Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Howard Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Lehigh Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Gross Point Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Dempster Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Evanston, IL and Burton, IL.
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Start on the route
197 ft
·
22 sec
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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
·
15 sec
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Dempster Street
4
Turn left onto Asbury Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
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Asbury Avenue
5
Turn right onto Oakton Street
4.0 mi
·
7 min
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Oakton Street
6
Turn slight left onto Gross Point Road
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
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Gross Point Road
7
Turn straight onto New Gross Point Road
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
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New Gross Point Road
8
Turn right onto Howard Street
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
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Howard Street
9
Turn left onto North Lehigh Avenue
121 ft
·
2 sec
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North Lehigh Avenue
10
Turn right onto West Gross Point Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
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West Gross Point Road
11
Turn slight right onto West Touhy Avenue
4.0 mi
·
7 min
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West Touhy Avenue
12
Turn left onto South Des Plaines River Road
184 ft
·
4 sec
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South Des Plaines River Road
13
Take the ramp slight right toward I 294 South: Indiana
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
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I 294 South: Indiana
14
Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
11 mi
·
14 min
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Tri-State Tollway
15
Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway
4.8 mi
·
5 min
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Tri-State Tollway
16
Keep slight right to continue on Tri-State Tollway
1.2 mi
·
1 min
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Tri-State Tollway
17
Take the exit slight right toward I 55: Chicago, St. Louis
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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I 55: Chicago, St. Louis
18
Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
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I 55 South: Saint Louis
19
Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway
119 mi
·
2 hr 13 min
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Adlai Stevenson Expressway
20
Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis, Springfield
65 mi
·
1 hr 10 min
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I 55 South: Saint Louis, Springfield
21
Keep slight right to continue on I 72 West, US 36 West: Jacksonville
93 mi
·
1 hr 39 min
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I 72 West, US 36 West: Jacksonville
22
Keep slight left to continue on I 172 North: Quincy
0.8 mi
·
51 sec
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I 172 North: Quincy
23
Continue on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
14 mi
·
14 min
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Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
24
Take the exit slight right toward IL 104: Quincy
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
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IL 104: Quincy
25
Turn right onto Broadway Street
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
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Broadway Street
26
Turn right onto North 63rd Street
0.6 mi
·
2 min
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North 63rd Street
27
At the end of the road, turn left onto State Street
3.3 mi
·
7 min
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State Street
28
Continue on County Road 5
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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County Road 5
29
Continue on Main Street
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
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Main Street
30
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 163.4 miles from Evanston, IL, or about 3h 9m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 163.4 miles or 3h 9m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 11m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Burton, IL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Evanston, IL so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Evanston, IL
This is one driving day of about 326.9 miles and 6h 19m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Evanston, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 163.4 mi from Evanston, IL · 3h 9m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
163 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 163.4 miles from Evanston, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Burton, IL
The final approach into Burton, IL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Burton, IL.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$51.11 one way
$102.21 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
114 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $56.11 | $112.23 |
| premium | $4.89 | $62.91 | $125.82 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $72.18 | $144.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$51
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$76–$101
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 114.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $34 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 98.1 | 1 | $34.32 | $15.69 |
| Efficient EV | 81.7 | 0 | $28.60 | $13.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 130.8 | 1 | $45.77 | $20.92 |
Gas CO2
114 kg
EV CO2
38 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Burton, IL
Late night in Burton on Wednesday
Local time
5:13 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
53°F
Bloomington, IL
163 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
28 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
6h 19m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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 Burton, IL covers 326.9 miles and takes about 6h 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Dempster Street, Asbury Avenue, Oakton Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 163.4 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 $51.11 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 19m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Evanston, IL to Burton, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Evanston, IL to Burton, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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