Origin
West Englewood, IL
Afternoon in West Englewood on Friday
Local time
3:41 PM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Englewood, 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
38m
Distance
19.2 mi
31 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
West Englewood, IL
NIKOLAI FOMIN
Evanston, IL
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Trip Overview
The drive from West Englewood, IL to Evanston, IL covers 19.2 miles and takes about 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Ashland Avenue, North Western Avenue, Kennedy Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.1 miles on South Ashland Avenue. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.00 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 19.2 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 38m drive with frequent turns across 19.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Ashland Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 7.1 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 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West 64th Street.
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 19.2 miles you will encounter 9 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 (West 64th Street): Navigation decision point; at 8.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.6 miles (I 90; I 94 / Kennedy Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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West 64th Street
Turn left onto West 64th Street
Navigation decision point
7
8.4 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Turn left toward I 90 West, I 94 West
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward I 90 West, I 94 West
5
8.6 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
I 90; I 94 / Kennedy Expressway
Merge onto I 90; I 94 / Kennedy Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
10.6 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Take the exit toward Damen Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 47B
Toward Damen Avenue
7
19.2 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Turn uturn
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Ashland Avenue | 7.1 mi | 14m |
| North Western Avenue | 5.5 mi | 11m |
| Kennedy Expressway | 2 mi | 2m |
| Asbury Avenue | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| West Ogden Avenue | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| North Clybourn Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| North Damen Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| West 64th Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
South Ashland Avenue
— 7.1 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Englewood, IL and Evanston, IL.
1
Start on South Paulina Street
169 ft
·
12 sec
·
South Paulina Street
2
Turn left onto West 64th Street
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
West 64th Street
3
Turn left onto South Ashland Avenue
7.1 mi
·
14 min
·
South Ashland Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
4
Turn right onto West Ogden Avenue
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
West Ogden Avenue
Use the right lane.
5
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward I 90 West, I 94 West
Use the left lane.
6
Merge onto I 90; I 94
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Kennedy Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 47B
Toward Damen Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
8
Turn right onto North Damen Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Damen Avenue
Use the right lane.
9
Turn slight left onto North Clybourn Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Clybourn Avenue
10
Turn right onto North Western Avenue
5.5 mi
·
11 min
·
North Western Avenue
11
Continue on Asbury Avenue
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Asbury Avenue
12
Turn right onto Dempster Street
213 ft
·
9 sec
·
Dempster Street
13
Turn uturn
213 ft
·
17 sec
14
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.00 one way
$6.00 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.30 | $6.59 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.69 | $7.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.24 | $8.48 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.02 | $0.92 |
| Efficient EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.68 | $0.77 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.69 | $1.23 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
3:41 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
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 West Englewood, IL to Evanston, IL covers 19.2 miles and takes about 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Ashland Avenue, North Western Avenue, Kennedy Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.6 miles from West Englewood, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.00 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 19.2 miles you will encounter 9 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: near the start (West 64th Street): Navigation decision point; at 8.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.6 miles (I 90; I 94 / Kennedy Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from West Englewood, 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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