Origin
Goodings Grove, IL
Afternoon in Goodings Grove on Friday
Local time
12:36 PM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Goodings Grove, IL to Evanston, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 2m
Distance
40.8 mi
66 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 57m
★
6 AM
1h 2m
8 AM
1h 12m
10 AM
1h 6m
12 PM
1h 5m
3 PM
1h 6m
5 PM
1h 12m
8 PM
0h 59m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Goodings Grove, IL
Sam McCool
Evanston, IL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Goodings Grove, IL to Evanston, IL covers 40.8 miles and takes about 1h 2m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Bell Road, Archer Avenue, IL 83 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.38 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 2m. Total distance: 40.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 2m 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.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 2m drive with frequent turns across 40.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Bell Road 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. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Goodings Grove, IL to Evanston, IL is easy. At 1h 2m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Goodings Grove, IL to Evanston, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Bell Road | — | — |
| Archer Avenue | — | — |
| IL 83 | — | — |
| Kingery Highway | — | — |
| I 88 East | — | — |
| Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway | — | — |
| I 294 North | — | — |
| I 294 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
South Bell Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Goodings Grove, IL and Evanston, IL.
1
Start on West 143rd Street
49 ft
·
5 sec
·
West 143rd Street
2
Turn right onto South Bell Road
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
South Bell Road
3
Turn right onto Archer Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Archer Avenue
4
Continue on IL 83
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
IL 83
5
Continue on Kingery Highway
9.1 mi
·
12 min
·
Kingery Highway
6
Take the exit slight right toward I 88 East Toll: Chicago
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 88 East Toll: Chicago
7
Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
8
Take the exit slight right toward I 294 North, I 290 West: Milwaukee, Rockford
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 294 North, I 290 West: Milwaukee, Rockford
9
Keep slight left to continue on I 294 Toll North: O'Hare International Airport, Milwaukee
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
I 294 Toll North: O'Hare International Airport, Milwaukee
10
Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
9.9 mi
·
13 min
·
Tri-State Tollway
11
Take the exit slight right toward Touhy Avenue
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Touhy Avenue
12
Keep slight left to continue on Touhy Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Touhy Avenue
13
Keep slight right to continue on Touhy Avenue East
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Touhy Avenue East
14
Turn straight onto East Touhy Avenue
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
East Touhy Avenue
15
Turn left onto North Harlem Avenue
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
North Harlem Avenue
16
Turn right onto West Howard Street
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
West Howard Street
17
Turn left onto New Gross Point Road
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
New Gross Point Road
18
Continue on Gross Point Road
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
Gross Point Road
19
Turn right onto Oakton Street
4.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Oakton Street
20
Turn left onto Asbury Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Asbury Avenue
21
Turn right onto Dempster Street
213 ft
·
9 sec
·
Dempster Street
22
Turn uturn
213 ft
·
18 sec
23
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 20.4 mi from Goodings Grove, IL · 31m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 40.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.4 miles from Goodings Grove, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Evanston, IL
The final approach into Evanston, IL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.38 one way
$12.76 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.00 | $14.01 |
| premium | $4.89 | $7.85 | $15.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.01 | $18.02 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.28 | $1.96 |
| Efficient EV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.57 | $1.63 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.3 | 0 | $5.71 | $2.61 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 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.
Destination
Evanston, IL
Afternoon in Evanston on Friday
Local time
12:36 PM
CDT
Current temp
67°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
15 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
1h 2m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Goodings Grove, IL to Evanston, IL covers 40.8 miles and takes about 1h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Bell Road, Archer Avenue, IL 83. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 20.4 miles from Goodings Grove, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.38 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 drive from Goodings Grove, IL to Evanston, IL is easy. At 1h 2m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Goodings Grove, IL to Evanston, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Goodings Grove, IL to Evanston, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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