Origin
East Garfield Park, IL
Morning in East Garfield Park on Sunday
Local time
8:41 AM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from East Garfield Park, IL to Evanston, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
26m
Distance
12.5 mi
20 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 24m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
East Garfield Park, IL
Willian Justen de Vasconcellos
Evanston, IL
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Trip Overview
East Garfield Park, IL to Evanston, IL is 12.5 miles and takes about 26 minutes via North Western Avenue, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Midwest region, specifically within Illinois, connecting two urban areas. Expect a local, turn-heavy drive rather than an open highway experience. Given its brief duration, this route is ideal for a same-day excursion, offering a straightforward transit between distinct Chicago neighborhoods and suburbs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Western Avenue | 4.5 mi | 8m |
| North California Avenue | 3 mi | 7m |
| South Kedzie Avenue | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| Asbury Avenue | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| West North Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| West Irving Park Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| West Monroe Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South Albany Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North Western Avenue
— 4.5 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Garfield Park, IL and Evanston, IL.
1
Start on South Albany Avenue
432 ft
·
21 sec
·
South Albany Avenue
2
Turn right onto West Monroe Street
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
West Monroe Street
3
Turn right onto South Kedzie Avenue
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
South Kedzie Avenue
4
Turn right onto IL 64
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
West North Avenue
Use the left lane.
5
Turn left onto North California Avenue
3.0 mi
·
7 min
·
North California Avenue
Use the left lane.
6
Turn right onto IL 19
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
West Irving Park Road
7
Turn left onto North Western Avenue
4.5 mi
·
8 min
·
North Western Avenue
8
Continue on Asbury Avenue
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Asbury Avenue
9
Turn right onto Dempster Street
213 ft
·
9 sec
·
Dempster Street
10
Turn uturn
213 ft
·
17 sec
11
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 12.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
West Monroe Street
Turn right onto West Monroe Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
South Kedzie Avenue
Turn right onto South Kedzie Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
2.3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
IL 64 / West North Avenue
Turn right onto IL 64 / West North Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
2.9 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
North California Avenue
Turn left onto North California Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
12.5 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Turn uturn
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.95 one way
$3.91 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.15 | $4.29 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.41 | $4.81 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.76 | $5.52 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.31 | $0.60 |
| Efficient EV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.09 | $0.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5 | 0 | $1.75 | $0.80 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Morning in Evanston on Sunday
Local time
8:41 AM
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
2 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
26m 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 route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' with a 0% highway share, meaning you'll be navigating city streets and main thoroughfares for the entire 12.5 miles. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 4.5 miles on North Western Avenue. Be prepared for frequent turns and traffic lights, typical of urban driving. The drive progresses through varied city landscapes, requiring consistent attention to navigation and local traffic patterns.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.5 mi on North Western 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 around 0.1 miles in near West Monroe Street.
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 26m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (West Monroe Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (South Kedzie Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2.3 miles (IL 64 / West North 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 26m. Total distance: 12.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m 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 4.5 miles on North Western 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 0.1 miles (West Monroe Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (South Kedzie Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2.3 miles (IL 64 / West North 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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