Origin
Evanston, IL
Late night in Evanston on Tuesday
Local time
3:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Evanston, IL to South Shore, 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
41m
Distance
23.5 mi
38 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 38m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 44m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 48m
8 PM
0h 39m
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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South Shore, IL
Wallace Silva
Trip Overview
Evanston, IL to South Shore, IL is 23.5 miles and takes about 41 minutes via North Western Avenue, Dan Ryan Expressway, and Kennedy Expressway, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Midwest region and the state of Illinois, making it a straightforward local journey. The route offers a mix of urban and expressway driving, suitable for a quick transit or a part of a larger regional exploration. You'll navigate through familiar Illinois landscapes as you make your way to your destination.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Western Avenue | 5.5 mi | 11m |
| Dan Ryan Expressway (Express) | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| Kennedy Expressway | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| Dan Ryan Expressway | 2.4 mi | 2m |
| Asbury Avenue | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| West 71st Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Dan Ryan Expressway (Local) | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| East 75th Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
North Western Avenue
— 5.5 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Evanston, IL and South Shore, 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
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Asbury Avenue
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on North Western Avenue
5.5 mi
·
11 min
·
North Western Avenue
6
Turn left onto North Clybourn Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Clybourn Avenue
Use the left lane.
7
Turn right onto North Damen Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Damen Avenue
8
Turn left onto West Webster Avenue
139 ft
·
2 sec
·
West Webster Avenue
9
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward I 90 East, I 94 East
10
Merge onto I 90; I 94
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Kennedy Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on I 90; I 94
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Dan Ryan Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90; I 94
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
Toward I 90 Express, I 94 Express
13
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Exit 59A
Toward I 90 East
Use the right lane.
14
Merge onto I 90; I 94
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
Dan Ryan Expressway (Local)
Use the slight left lane.
15
Keep slight right at fork onto I 94
0.4 mi
·
26 sec
·
Dan Ryan Expressway (Local)
Toward I 94 East: Indiana
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 59C
Toward 71st Street
Use the slight right lane.
17
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 59C
Toward 71st Street
Use the slight right lane.
18
Turn straight onto South Lafayette Avenue
303 ft
·
8 sec
·
South Lafayette Avenue
19
Turn left onto West 71st Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
West 71st Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
20
Turn slight right onto South South Chicago Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South South Chicago Avenue
21
Turn left onto East 75th Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East 75th Street
22
Turn left onto South Baldwin Avenue
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
South Baldwin Avenue
23
Turn right onto East 74th Street
154 ft
·
12 sec
·
East 74th Street
24
Turn left onto South Euclid Avenue
471 ft
·
20 sec
·
South Euclid Avenue
25
Arrive at destination
South Euclid Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 185 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.
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 left onto Asbury Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
18.6 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Take the exit toward I 90 East
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 59A
Toward I 90 East
7
20 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Take the exit toward 71st Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 59C
Toward 71st Street
8
20.3 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Keep slight right at fork toward 71st Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 59C
Toward 71st Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.67 one way
$7.35 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.03 | $8.07 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.52 | $9.04 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.19 | $10.38 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.2 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 | 7.1 | 0 | $2.47 | $1.13 |
| Efficient EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.06 | $0.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.29 | $1.50 |
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
South Shore, IL
Late night in South Shore on Tuesday
Local time
3:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
NNW 10 to 15 mph
40% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 16 at 12:33PM CDT until April 18 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued April 16 at 12:29PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
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
7 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
41m 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 features a mixed profile, with 46% of the journey on highways. You'll experience stretches on North Western Avenue before transitioning to the faster pace of the Dan Ryan and Kennedy Expressways. The longest uninterrupted segment you'll encounter is 5.5 miles on North Western Avenue, providing a taste of local road navigation before the expressways take over. Expect a dynamic driving experience, shifting between city streets and high-speed travel.
46% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.5 mi on North Western Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
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.
Driving Effort
10/10
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 18 decision points packed into just 23.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 41m.
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 18.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 41m. Total distance: 23.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (46%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.5 miles on North Western Avenue. 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 South Shore, 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 18.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 South Shore, 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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