Origin
Rosemont, IL
Evening in Rosemont on Friday
Local time
5:25 PM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rosemont, 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
25m
Distance
13 mi
21 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rosemont, IL
Stéphane Tendon
Evanston, IL
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Rosemont to Evanston is 13 miles and takes about 25m via East Touhy Avenue, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short, local drive primarily within Illinois, connecting two points in the Midwest. Given its brief duration and local road nature, this route is ideal for a quick trip, offering a straightforward journey without the need for extensive planning. You won't encounter major highways, making it a simple point-to-point drive.
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 25m. Total distance: 13 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m 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
This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' with a 0% highway share. You'll primarily navigate through local streets, with East Touhy Avenue serving as the longest uninterrupted stretch at 4.1 miles. Expect frequent turns and traffic signals as you make your way from Rosemont to Evanston. The nature of the drive suggests a more urban or suburban feel, requiring attention to local road conditions and traffic patterns throughout the journey.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Touhy Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 4.1 miles.
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. The trickiest moment comes around 5.1 miles in near IL 43 / North Harlem Avenue.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 25m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.1 miles (IL 43 / North Harlem Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.4 miles (New Gross Point Road): Navigation decision point; at 11.9 miles (Asbury Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
5.1 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
IL 43 / North Harlem Avenue
Turn left onto IL 43 / North Harlem Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
7.4 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
New Gross Point Road
Turn left onto New Gross Point Road
Navigation decision point
5
11.9 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
Asbury Avenue
Turn left onto Asbury Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
13 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
Dempster Street
Turn right onto Dempster Street
Navigation decision point
7
13 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Turn uturn
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Touhy Avenue | 4.1 mi | 8m |
| Oakton Street | 4 mi | 7m |
| West Howard Street | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Mannheim Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Asbury Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| North Harlem Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Gross Point Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| New Gross Point Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
East Touhy Avenue
— 4.1 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rosemont, IL and Evanston, IL.
1
Start on US 12; US 45
115 ft
·
4 sec
·
Mannheim Road
2
Continue on US 12; US 45
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Mannheim Road
Use the left / uturn lanes.
3
Turn right onto East Touhy Avenue
4.1 mi
·
8 min
·
East Touhy Avenue
4
Turn left onto IL 43
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
North Harlem Avenue
Use the left lane.
5
Turn right onto West Howard Street
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
West Howard Street
6
Turn left onto New Gross Point Road
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
New Gross Point Road
7
Continue on Gross Point Road
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
Gross Point Road
8
Turn right onto Oakton Street
4.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Oakton Street
9
Turn left onto Asbury Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Asbury Avenue
Use the left lane.
10
Turn right onto Dempster Street
213 ft
·
9 sec
·
Dempster Street
11
Turn uturn
213 ft
·
17 sec
12
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.03 one way
$4.06 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.23 | $4.46 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.50 | $5.00 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.87 | $5.74 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.37 | $0.62 |
| Efficient EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.14 | $0.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.82 | $0.83 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Evening in Evanston on Friday
Local time
5:25 PM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
NNW 10 to 15 mph
42% chance
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
1 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
25m 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 Rosemont, IL to Evanston, IL covers 13 miles and takes about 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Touhy Avenue, Oakton Street, West Howard Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.5 miles from Rosemont, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.03 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 is a straightforward 25m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 5.1 miles (IL 43 / North Harlem Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.4 miles (New Gross Point Road): Navigation decision point; at 11.9 miles (Asbury Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Rosemont, 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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