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Trip from Evanston, IL to Bloomingdale, IL

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 26, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

48m

Distance

25.8 mi

41 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 12 min
4 AM
0h 45m ★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 57m
10 AM
0h 51m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 52m
5 PM
0h 56m
8 PM
0h 46m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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suburban city in Cook County, Illinois, United States

Evanston, IL

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suburb village of Chicago, located in DuPage County, Illinois, United States

Bloomingdale, IL

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Trip Overview

Evanston, IL to Bloomingdale, IL is 25.8 miles and takes about 48m via West Touhy Avenue, Devon Avenue, and Oakton Street, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route stays entirely within Illinois, connecting two locations in the Midwest. Given its short distance and duration, it's a straightforward trip suited for a single day. You'll primarily be navigating surface roads, making it a local transit rather than a long-haul adventure. Consider this a convenient way to get from point A to point B without needing extensive planning.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
West Touhy Avenue 7.7 mi 13m
Devon Avenue 4.7 mi 8m
Oakton Street 4 mi 7m
North Rohlwing Road 2.9 mi 4m
Lake Street 2.6 mi 5m
South Elmhurst Road 1 mi 2m
Asbury Avenue 1 mi 1m
West Gross Point Road 0.9 mi 1m
Longest stretch: West Touhy Avenue — 7.7 mi, about 13m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Evanston, IL and Bloomingdale, 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 · 14 sec · Dempster Street
4

Turn left onto Asbury Avenue

1.0 mi · 1 min · Asbury Avenue
Use the left lane.
5

Turn right onto Oakton Street

4.0 mi · 7 min · Oakton Street
6

Turn slight left onto Gross Point Road

0.5 mi · 52 sec · Gross Point Road
7

Turn straight onto New Gross Point Road

0.1 mi · 14 sec · New Gross Point Road
8

Turn right onto Howard Street

0.2 mi · 34 sec · Howard Street
9

Turn left onto North Lehigh Avenue

120 ft · 2 sec · North Lehigh Avenue
10

Turn right onto West Gross Point Road

0.9 mi · 1 min · West Gross Point Road
11

Turn slight right onto West Touhy Avenue

7.7 mi · 13 min · West Touhy Avenue
Use the right lane.
12

Turn left onto South Elmhurst Road

1.0 mi · 2 min · South Elmhurst Road
Use the left lane.
13

Turn right onto Devon Avenue

4.7 mi · 8 min · Devon Avenue
Use the right lane.
14

At end of road, turn left onto IL 53

2.9 mi · 4 min · North Rohlwing Road
Use the left lane.
15

Turn right

198 ft · 7 sec
16

Turn straight onto US 20

2.6 mi · 5 min · Lake Street
17

Continue on US 20

133 ft · 9 sec · East Lake Street
Use the left lane.
18

Arrive at destination

US 20

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 11

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 15.5 — 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

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Dempster Street

At end of road, turn left onto Dempster Street

Navigation decision point

6
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Asbury Avenue

Turn left onto Asbury Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
5.7 mi into trip | ~11m in | Howard Street

Turn right onto Howard Street

Navigation decision point

6
15.5 mi into trip | ~29m in | Devon Avenue

Turn right onto Devon Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.94 one way

$7.87 round trip

$3.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 9 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.27 $4.34 $8.67
premium $4.81 $4.88 $9.76
diesel $5.40 $5.49 $10.98

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 7.7 0 $2.71 $1.24
Efficient EV 6.5 0 $2.26 $1.03
EV Truck/SUV 10.3 0 $3.61 $1.65

Gas CO2

9 kg

EV CO2

3 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.

Forecast as of Apr 25, 2026

Origin

Evanston, IL

Night in Evanston on Saturday

Local time

11:19 PM

CDT

Current temp

45°F

Mostly Cloudy

N 10 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 24 at 9:36PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 24 at 9:32PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Destination

Bloomingdale, IL

Night in Bloomingdale on Saturday

Local time

11:19 PM

CDT

Current temp

42°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

3 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

48m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

This drive is entirely on surface roads, with a 0% highway share. You'll spend the entire 48 minutes navigating local streets. The longest continuous stretch on a single road is 7.7 miles along West Touhy Avenue. Expect to encounter frequent intersections and traffic signals as you traverse these urban and suburban thoroughfares. It's a typical city-driving experience without highway speeds.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.7 mi on West Touhy Avenue.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 25.8 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

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 (Dempster Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Asbury Avenue): 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

Arriving in Bloomingdale, IL

Full guide →

Founded 1833

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 48m. Total distance: 25.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

48m 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 7.7 miles on West Touhy Avenue. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — we found about 4 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.

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 Bloomingdale, 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 (Dempster Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 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 Bloomingdale, 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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