Origin
Brookfield, IL
Late night in Brookfield on Tuesday
Local time
4:09 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brookfield, 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
44m
Distance
22.9 mi
37 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 41m
★
6 AM
0h 45m
8 AM
0h 52m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 47m
3 PM
0h 48m
5 PM
0h 52m
8 PM
0h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brookfield, IL
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Evanston, IL
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 22.9-mile drive from Brookfield to Evanston, Illinois, is a quick 44-minute trip perfect for a single day. With no highway driving involved, expect a local feel for the entire journey. The estimated fuel cost is a minimal $4, making this an economical option for a short excursion. Given its brevity, this route is best tackled as a single-day adventure, allowing you ample time at your destination. Navigating through the Midwest's urban landscape, you'll experience a typical local road network.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ogden Avenue | 7.1 mi | 13m |
| South Pulaski Road | 4.9 mi | 9m |
| North Western Avenue | 4.5 mi | 8m |
| North Pulaski Road | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| West Irving Park Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| Asbury Avenue | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Maple Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Dempster Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Ogden Avenue
— 7.1 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brookfield, IL and Evanston, IL.
1
Start on Grant Avenue
101 ft
·
6 sec
·
Grant Avenue
2
Turn right onto Maple Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Maple Avenue
3
Turn left onto US 34
7.1 mi
·
13 min
·
Ogden Avenue
4
Turn left
195 ft
·
15 sec
5
Turn right onto West Cermak Road
123 ft
·
9 sec
·
West Cermak Road
6
Turn left onto South Pulaski Road
4.9 mi
·
9 min
·
South Pulaski Road
Use the left lane.
7
At end of road, turn right onto West Belden Avenue
170 ft
·
10 sec
·
West Belden Avenue
Use the right lane.
8
Turn left onto North Pulaski Road
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
North Pulaski Road
9
Turn right onto IL 19
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
West Irving Park Road
10
Turn left onto North Western Avenue
4.5 mi
·
8 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
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 22.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Maple Avenue
Turn right onto Maple Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
7.6 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
6
7.7 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
South Pulaski Road
Turn left onto South Pulaski Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
12.6 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
West Belden Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto West Belden Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
22.9 mi into trip
|
~44m in
Turn uturn
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.58 one way
$7.16 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.93 | $7.86 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.41 | $8.81 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.06 | $10.11 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.40 | $1.10 |
| Efficient EV | 5.7 | 0 | $2.00 | $0.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.21 | $1.47 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
4:09 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
4 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
44m 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?
This is a turn-heavy local drive, characterized by its urban setting and frequent intersections. You won't encounter any highway stretches, as indicated by the 0% highway share. The longest continuous segment you'll experience is 7.1 miles along Ogden Avenue. The route primarily utilizes Ogden Avenue, South Pulaski Road, and North Western Avenue, offering a consistent local road experience throughout its 22.9 miles. Expect a steady pace with regular opportunities to turn.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.1 mi on Ogden Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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 early in the drive near Maple 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 44m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Maple Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 7.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 7.7 miles (South Pulaski Road): 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 44m. Total distance: 22.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
44m 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 7.1 miles on Ogden 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: near the start (Maple Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 7.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 7.7 miles (South Pulaski Road): 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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