Trip from Evanston, IL to Fox River Grove, IL

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Drive Time

55m

Distance

32.6 mi

52 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 14 min

4 AM

0h 51m ★

6 AM

0h 56m

8 AM

1h 5m

10 AM

0h 59m

12 PM

0h 58m

3 PM

0h 59m

5 PM

1h 4m

8 PM

0h 53m

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

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suburban city in Cook County, Illinois, United States

Evanston, IL

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village in McHenry County, Illinois, United States of America

Fox River Grove, IL

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Trip Overview

The drive from Evanston, IL to Fox River Grove, IL covers 32.6 miles and takes about 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on East Rand Road, Golf Road, State Route 22 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.9 miles on East Rand Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.10 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

16.3 miles from Evanston, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 30m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a 55m drive with frequent turns across 32.6 miles of local and secondary roads.

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

There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

East Rand Road is the longest continuous segment at about 8.9 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 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.

Route Complexity 6/10

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

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 32.6 miles you will encounter 14 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): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Asbury Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0 mi into trip | ~0m in

At end of road, turn left

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

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

At end of road, turn left onto Dempster Street

Navigation decision point

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

Turn right onto Asbury Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left lanes.

13.2 mi into trip | ~24m in | Old Palatine Road

Turn left onto Old Palatine Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

13.8 mi into trip | ~26m in | Palatine Road

Merge onto Palatine Road

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
East Rand Road	8.9 mi	12m
Golf Road	6.7 mi	12m
State Route 22	4.9 mi	7m
Milwaukee Avenue	4.5 mi	7m
Palatine Road	3.8 mi	6m
Emerson Street	1 mi	2m
Asbury Avenue	0.8 mi	1m
Old Palatine Road	0.4 mi	1m

Longest stretch: East Rand Road — 8.9 mi, about 12m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Evanston, IL and Fox River Grove, IL.

Start on this road

197 ft · 21 sec · this road

At end of road, turn left

139 ft · 15 sec

At end of road, turn left onto Dempster Street

213 ft · 11 sec · Dempster Street

Turn right onto Asbury Avenue

0.8 mi · 1 min · Asbury Avenue

Use the straight / left lanes.

Turn left onto Emerson Street

1.0 mi · 2 min · Emerson Street

Continue on Golf Road

6.7 mi · 12 min · Golf Road

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto IL 21

0.2 mi · 19 sec · North Milwaukee Avenue

Continue on IL 21

4.5 mi · 7 min · Milwaukee Avenue

Use the left lane.

Turn left onto Old Palatine Road

0.4 mi · 1 min · Old Palatine Road

Use the left lane.

Continue on West Palatine Road

0.1 mi · 15 sec · West Palatine Road

Take the ramp

359 ft · 9 sec

Toward Palatine Road

Merge onto Palatine Road

3.8 mi · 6 min · Palatine Road

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn right onto US 12

8.9 mi · 12 min · East Rand Road

Use the right lane.

Turn left onto IL 22

0.4 mi · 53 sec · West Main Street

Use the left lane.

Continue on IL 22

4.9 mi · 7 min · State Route 22

At end of road, turn right onto US 14

0.4 mi · 42 sec · South Northwest Highway

Turn right onto Lucille Avenue

0.1 mi · 21 sec · Lucille Avenue

Turn right onto Glenice Parkway

0.2 mi · 38 sec · Glenice Parkway

Turn slight right onto Skyline Drive

0.1 mi · 23 sec · Skyline Drive

Arrive at destination

Skyline Drive

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 16.3 miles from Evanston, IL, or about 30m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 8.9 miles.

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 32.6 miles or 55m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 16.3 miles or 30m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 47m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fox River Grove, IL than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Evanston, IL so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 32.6 miles and 55m.

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.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

The longest stretch is on East Rand Road for about 8.9 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 16.3 mi from Evanston, IL · 30m into the drive

village in Cook County, Illinois, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Palatine, IL

16 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

Elgin, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 32.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Palatine, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 16.3 miles from Evanston, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Fox River Grove, IL

The final approach into Fox River Grove, 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 Fox River Grove, 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

$5.10 one way

$10.19 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 11 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$5.60	$11.19
premium	$4.89	$6.27	$12.55
diesel	$5.61	$7.20	$14.40

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$30–$55

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 11.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	9.8	$3.42	$1.56
Efficient EV	8.2	$2.85	$1.30
EV Truck/SUV	13	$4.56	$2.09

Gas CO2

11 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (64% 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 data refreshed 1 day ago

Origin

Evanston, IL

Night in Evanston on Tuesday

Local time

9:42 PM

CDT

Current temp

75°F

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 15 mph 39% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 12 at 9:52PM CDT until April 17 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 12 at 9:52PM CDT until April 17 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Destination

Fox River Grove, IL

Night in Fox River Grove on Tuesday

Local time

9:42 PM

CDT

Current temp

51°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

24 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

55m 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 Fox River Grove, IL covers 32.6 miles and takes about 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are East Rand Road, Golf Road, State Route 22. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 16.3 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 $5.10 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 route from Evanston, IL to Fox River Grove, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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