Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
59m
Distance
37.8 mi
61 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Lakemoor, IL
Lars H Knudsen
If you are looking to travel from Evanston to Lakemoor, you are in for a 37.8-mile journey through the Midwest that takes approximately 59 minutes to complete. This trip is best approached as a quick day trip, as the distance is short enough that you will not need an overnight stay. You should budget about $6 for fuel to cover the distance. Because this route relies entirely on local roads, you will avoid the interstate system altogether. It is a practical, straightforward drive that connects these two Illinois locations without the need for extensive travel planning.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| IL 83 | 7.5 mi | 12m |
| Edens Spur | 5.3 mi | 6m |
| Edens Expressway | 4 mi | 5m |
| East US Highway 45 | 3.9 mi | 6m |
| West State Route 60 | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Tri-State Tollway | 2.6 mi | 2m |
| West Belvidere Road | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Half Day Road | 2 mi | 3m |
Step-by-step road directions between Evanston, IL and Lakemoor, IL.
Start on this road
At end of road, turn left
At end of road, turn left onto Dempster Street
Turn right onto Asbury Avenue
Turn left onto Green Bay Road
Turn left onto Central Street
Turn right onto Crawford Avenue
Turn left onto Wilmette Avenue
Keep slight left at fork onto Glenview Road
Turn right onto US 41
Take the ramp onto US 41
Merge onto I 94; US 41
Keep slight right at fork onto I 94
Merge onto I 94
Take the exit
Turn left onto IL 22
Turn right onto Olde Half Day Road
Continue on US 45
Continue on IL 83
Keep slight left at fork onto IL 60
At end of road, turn left onto IL 120
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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.
A short stop after about 37.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 18.9 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 20.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
At end of road, turn left
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Turn right onto Asbury Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork onto I 94 / Edens Spur toward I 94 West: Milwaukee
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward IL 22: Half Day Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto Olde Half Day Road
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$5.91 one way
$11.82 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.49 | $12.98 |
| premium | $4.89 | $7.27 | $14.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.35 | $16.69 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.15
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$0
Total
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.97 | $1.81 |
| Efficient EV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.31 | $1.51 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.1 | 0 | $5.29 | $2.42 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Evanston on Tuesday
Local time
5:35 AM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Destination
Late night in Lakemoor on Tuesday
Local time
5:35 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel for the entire 59-minute duration. You will navigate your way using Dempster Street, Asbury Avenue, and Green Bay Road, requiring frequent attention to intersections and local traffic patterns. Since the highway share for this route is 0%, you won't encounter any high-speed, long-distance stretches of pavement. The character of the road is defined by its local nature, favoring steady, lower-speed navigation over the monotony of a highway grind. Be prepared for a hands-on driving experience that changes rhythm as you transition between these specific local thoroughfares.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
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 18 decision points packed into just 37.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 59m.
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 (I 94 / Edens Spur): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
215 ft
Total Descent
66 ft
Highest Point
818 ft
~29.7 mi in
Elevation Range
205 ft
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
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 59m. Total distance: 37.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (50%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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