Origin
Evanston, IL
Late night in Evanston on Tuesday
Local time
5:26 AM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Evanston, IL to Beach Park, 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
49m
Distance
33 mi
53 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 46m
★
6 AM
0h 50m
8 AM
0h 58m
10 AM
0h 53m
12 PM
0h 52m
3 PM
0h 53m
5 PM
0h 58m
8 PM
0h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Evanston, IL
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Beach Park, IL
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Trip Overview
Evanston, IL to Beach Park, IL is 33 miles and takes about 49 minutes via South Skokie Highway/Edens Expressway/Skokie Highway, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a quick, local drive that stays within Illinois, connecting two points in the Midwest. It's a straightforward trip, ideal if you're looking for a short journey without much fuss. Consider this route for its directness and ease of navigation, especially if you're already familiar with the area or just need to get from point A to point B efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Skokie Highway | 9.8 mi | 12m |
| Edens Expressway | 4 mi | 5m |
| Skokie Highway | 3.8 mi | 4m |
| Skokie Valley Road | 3.4 mi | 3m |
| North Green Bay Road | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Central Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Skokie Boulevard | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| West Yorkhouse Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
South Skokie Highway
— 9.8 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Evanston, IL and Beach Park, IL.
1
Start on this road
197 ft
·
21 sec
·
this road
2
At end of road, turn left
139 ft
·
15 sec
3
At end of road, turn left onto Dempster Street
213 ft
·
11 sec
·
Dempster Street
4
Turn right onto Asbury Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Asbury Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
Turn left onto Green Bay Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Green Bay Road
6
Turn left onto Central Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Central Street
Use the left lane.
7
Turn right onto Crawford Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Crawford Avenue
8
Turn left onto Wilmette Avenue
90 ft
·
1 sec
·
Wilmette Avenue
9
Keep slight left at fork onto Glenview Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Glenview Road
10
Turn right onto US 41
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Skokie Boulevard
11
Take the ramp onto US 41
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
US 41
Toward I 94 West
12
Merge onto I 94; US 41
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Edens Expressway
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto US 41
3.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Skokie Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on US 41
3.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Skokie Valley Road
15
Continue on US 41
9.8 mi
·
12 min
·
South Skokie Highway
Use the left lane.
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward IL 132: Grand Avenue, Grandville Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
17
Keep slight right at fork
183 ft
·
10 sec
Toward IL 132: Grandville Avenue
Use the right lane.
18
Turn right onto IL 132
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Grand Avenue
Use the right lane.
19
Turn left onto IL 131
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
North Green Bay Road
Use the left lane.
20
Turn right onto West Yorkhouse Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
West Yorkhouse Road
Use the right lane.
21
Turn left onto CH W34
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Lewis Avenue
22
Turn left onto CH A13
429 ft
·
13 sec
·
West Beach Road
23
Turn right
209 ft
·
21 sec
24
Turn left
306 ft
·
22 sec
25
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 33 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.5 miles from Evanston, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 215 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 27.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
At end of road, turn left
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Asbury Avenue
Turn right onto Asbury Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
10.1 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
US 41 / Skokie Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto US 41 / Skokie Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
27.1 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Take the exit toward IL 132: Grand Avenue, Grandville Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward IL 132: Grand Avenue, Grandville Avenue
8
27.3 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Keep slight right at fork toward IL 132: Grandville Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward IL 132: Grandville Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.16 one way
$10.32 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.66 | $11.33 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.35 | $12.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.29 | $14.57 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.9 | 0 | $3.47 | $1.58 |
| Efficient EV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.89 | $1.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.2 | 0 | $4.62 | $2.11 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (67% 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
Beach Park, IL
Late night in Beach Park on Tuesday
Local time
5:26 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°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
1 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
49m 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 offers a turn-heavy local drive experience, with only 13% of the journey on highways. You'll spend most of your time navigating surface streets and connecting roads. The longest stretch without a significant turn or stop is 9.8 miles on South Skokie Highway. Expect frequent intersections and traffic lights, especially as you get closer to your destination, which makes it feel more like a series of connected neighborhood drives rather than a continuous highway cruise.
Only 13% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.8 mi on South Skokie Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 21 decision points packed into just 33 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 49m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.1 miles (Asbury Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.1 miles (US 41 / Skokie Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting 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 49m. Total distance: 33 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.8 miles on South Skokie Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Beach Park, IL before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.1 miles (Asbury Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.1 miles (US 41 / Skokie Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Beach Park, 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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