Road Trips from Evanston, IL
Where to drive next — curated by how much time you have and what you're in the mood for.
Total Routes
39
Shortest
0.4h
With Parks Nearby
33
Under 2 hours
22 total in this range
Momence, IL
1h 41m66.9 mi one way
Chicago, IL
28m14.4 mi one way
Calumet City, IL
56m35.3 mi one way
Lakemoor, IL
59m37.8 mi one way
Chicago Ridge, IL
50m29.5 mi one way
Full-day getaway
6 total in this range
Annawan, IL
3h 1m149.8 mi one way
Guilford, IL
3h 28m155.3 mi one way
Atwood, IL
3h 38m179.9 mi one way
Bourbon, IL
3h 43m177.7 mi one way
East Dubuque, IL
3h 47m172.2 mi one way
Weekend trip
11 total in this range
Brighton, IL
5h 42m286.4 mi one way
York, IL
5h 19m226.4 mi one way
City of Greenville, IL
5h 13m272.9 mi one way
Cambria, IL
6h 24m335 mi one way
Breese, IL
5h 42m298.2 mi one way
Browse by Mood
Brighton, IL
5h 42m286.4 mi one way
Momence, IL
1h 41m66.9 mi one way
York, IL
5h 19m226.4 mi one way
Annawan, IL
3h 1m149.8 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
Long daylight returns and parks begin peak bloom.
Summer
Fewer closures but plan for heat and heavier traffic.
Fall
Cooler temps and foliage make it the underrated season here.
Winter
Shorter days — prioritize shorter drives or southbound routes.
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