Origin
Park City, IL
Night in Park City on Friday
Local time
10:17 PM
CDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Park City, IL to Evanston, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
38m
Distance
27.3 mi
44 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Park City, IL
Willian Justen de Vasconcellos
Evanston, IL
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 27.3-mile drive from Park City, IL, to Evanston, IL, is a quick trip, estimated to take around 38 minutes. Primarily utilizing Skokie Highway and the Edens Expressway, this route is entirely within the Midwest region of Illinois, making it an easy one-day excursion. With a modest fuel cost of approximately $4, this drive is designed for convenience rather than a lengthy adventure. The profile suggests a turn-heavy local experience, so be prepared for frequent adjustments rather than a smooth highway cruise. It's an ideal route for a single day, with no need for an overnight stay.
About the Cities
Arriving in Evanston, IL
Full guide →Evanston is a city in the North Shore region of Illinois along the shores of Lake Michigan. Evanston has many identities: college town, dining destination, cultural center and gateway to the wealthy North Shore, although the city itself is anything but homogeneous in regards to economic status, culture and race. Evanston is named after John Evans, one of the founders of Northwestern University, which ranks among the most prestigious universities in the United States.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 27.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' on this route, with only about 20% of the journey on highways. You'll navigate through a mix of local roads and expressways, with Skokie Valley Road likely being a significant part of the local segments. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 12.2 miles on Skokie Highway, indicating that most of the drive will involve more frequent navigation and changes in direction. This isn't a monotonous interstate journey; rather, it's a more engaged driving experience with varied road types.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Skokie Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 12.2 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 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 27.3 miles you will encounter 12 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: at 0.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 0.9 miles (US 41 / Skokie Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward US 41 South: Chicago
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward US 41 South: Chicago
5
0.9 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 41 / Skokie Highway
Merge onto US 41 / Skokie Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
22.1 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Take the exit toward Old Orchard Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 35
Toward Old Orchard Road
6
27.2 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
Dempster Street
Turn left onto Dempster Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
27.3 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Turn uturn
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Skokie Highway | 12.2 mi | 14m |
| Edens Expressway | 5.6 mi | 7m |
| Skokie Valley Road | 3.4 mi | 3m |
| Central Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Old Orchard Road | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Green Bay Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Asbury Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Belvidere Road | 0.6 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Skokie Highway
— 12.2 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Park City, IL and Evanston, IL.
1
Start on Frontage Road
423 ft
·
23 sec
·
Frontage Road
2
Turn left onto Knight Avenue
99 ft
·
12 sec
·
Knight Avenue
3
Turn left onto IL 120
0.6 mi
·
50 sec
·
Belvidere Road
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Toward US 41 South: Chicago
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Merge onto US 41
8.5 mi
·
10 min
·
Skokie Highway
Use the left lane.
6
Continue on US 41
3.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Skokie Valley Road
7
Continue on US 41
3.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Skokie Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on I 94; US 41
5.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Edens Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
Exit 35
Toward Old Orchard Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn left onto Old Orchard Road
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Old Orchard Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Turn left onto Gross Point Road
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Gross Point Road
Use the left lane.
12
Turn right onto Central Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Central Street
Use the right lane.
13
Turn right onto Green Bay Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Green Bay Road
14
Turn right onto Asbury Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Asbury Avenue
15
Turn left onto Dempster Street
213 ft
·
9 sec
·
Dempster Street
Use the left lane.
16
Turn uturn
213 ft
·
17 sec
17
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.27 one way
$8.54 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.69 | $9.37 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.25 | $10.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.03 | $12.05 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.87 | $1.31 |
| Efficient EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.39 | $1.09 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.9 | 0 | $3.82 | $1.75 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Night in Evanston on Friday
Local time
10:17 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
19 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
38m 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 Park City, IL to Evanston, IL covers 27.3 miles and takes about 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Skokie Highway, Edens Expressway, Skokie Valley Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.7 miles from Park City, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.27 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 27.3 miles you will encounter 12 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: at 0.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 0.9 miles (US 41 / Skokie Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Park City, IL to Evanston, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Pullman National Historical Park.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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