Origin
Albany Park, IL
Late night in Albany Park on Tuesday
Local time
3:10 AM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Albany Park, IL to Evanston, IL
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
13m
Distance
6.9 mi
11 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 12m
★
6 AM
0h 13m
8 AM
0h 16m
10 AM
0h 14m
12 PM
0h 14m
3 PM
0h 14m
5 PM
0h 15m
8 PM
0h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Albany Park, IL
Willian Justen de Vasconcellos
Evanston, IL
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Trip Overview
This quick 6.9-mile drive from Albany Park, IL to Evanston, IL takes about 13 minutes and is best experienced as a single-day trip, making it perfect for a short excursion or errand. With a minimal fuel cost of around $1, this route prioritizes local roads over highways, featuring a "turn-heavy local drive" profile. The journey offers a straightforward way to navigate between two communities within the Midwest region. You'll find this drive to be a practical option for those looking to cover a short distance efficiently without the need for an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North California Avenue | 3.5 mi | 6m |
| Asbury Avenue | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| West Lawrence Avenue | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| West Howard Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Dempster Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North California Avenue
— 3.5 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albany Park, IL and Evanston, IL.
1
Start on West Lawrence Avenue
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
West Lawrence Avenue
2
Turn left onto North California Avenue
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
North California Avenue
Use the left lane.
3
Turn right onto West Howard Street
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
West Howard Street
4
Turn left onto Asbury Avenue
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Asbury Avenue
Use the left lane.
5
Turn right onto Dempster Street
213 ft
·
9 sec
·
Dempster Street
6
Turn uturn
213 ft
·
17 sec
7
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 1.3 and 6.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
1.3 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
North California Avenue
Turn left onto North California Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
3
4.8 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
West Howard Street
Turn right onto West Howard Street
Navigation decision point
5
5.3 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
Asbury Avenue
Turn left onto Asbury Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
6.8 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
Dempster Street
Turn right onto Dempster Street
Navigation decision point
7
6.8 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Turn uturn
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.08 one way
$2.16 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.18 | $2.37 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.33 | $2.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.52 | $3.05 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.72 | $0.33 |
| Efficient EV | 1.7 | 0 | $0.60 | $0.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.97 | $0.44 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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
Late night in Evanston on Tuesday
Local time
3:10 AM
CDT
Current temp
60°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
13 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
13m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a decidedly urban, turn-heavy experience on this 6.9-mile stretch, as it boasts a 0% highway share. The longest uninterrupted segment you'll encounter is 3.5 miles along North California Avenue, offering a brief period of consistent travel before transitioning. You'll primarily be navigating local streets like Asbury Avenue and West Lawrence Avenue, so be prepared for frequent intersections and changes in direction. This is a drive where you'll be actively engaged with the road, rather than cruising on an open highway.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
7 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.5 mi on North California Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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 1.3 miles in near North California Avenue.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 13m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.3 miles (North California Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.8 miles (West Howard Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.3 miles (Asbury Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving in Evanston, IL
Full guide →Founded 1836
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.
Top landmarks
- • Grosse Point Light — lighthouse in Illinois, United States
- • Shakespeare Garden — garden on the campus of Northwestern University
- • Frederick B. Carter, Jr. House — historic house in Illinois, 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 13m. Total distance: 6.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
13m 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
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.5 miles on North California Avenue. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.3 miles (North California Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.8 miles (West Howard Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.3 miles (Asbury Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Pullman National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Evanston, IL before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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