Origin
Evanston, IL
Late night in Evanston on Sunday
Local time
12:41 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Evanston, IL to Stickney, IL
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 6, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
37m
Distance
19.6 mi
32 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m
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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Stickney, IL
Mike Tyurin
Trip Overview
Evanston, IL to Stickney, IL is 19.6 miles and takes about 37m via North Pulaski Road, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Midwest region, specifically within Illinois. It's a straightforward surface road drive, ideal for a quick local hop rather than an extended exploration. Consider this route for its directness and minimal time commitment, perfect for when you need to get from point A to point B without much fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Pulaski Road | 7.1 mi | 13m |
| North Western Avenue | 4.5 mi | 8m |
| West Ogden Avenue | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| West Irving Park Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| Asbury Avenue | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| South Central Avenue | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Pershing Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Dempster Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North Pulaski Road
— 7.1 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Evanston, IL and Stickney, 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
4.5 mi
·
8 min
·
North Western Avenue
6
Turn right onto IL 19
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
West Irving Park Road
7
Turn left onto North Pulaski Road
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
North Pulaski Road
Use the left lane.
8
At end of road, turn right onto West Belden Avenue
170 ft
·
10 sec
·
West Belden Avenue
9
Turn left onto North Pulaski Road
4.9 mi
·
9 min
·
North Pulaski Road
10
Turn right onto US 66 Hist
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
West Ogden Avenue
11
Turn left onto South Central Avenue
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
South Central Avenue
12
Turn right onto Pershing Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Pershing Road
Use the left lane.
13
Arrive at destination
Pershing Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 18.6 — 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.
6
8.2 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
North Pulaski Road
Turn left onto North Pulaski Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
18.6 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
Pershing Road
Turn right onto Pershing Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.04 one way
$6.08 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.32 | $3.33 | $6.66 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.80 | $7.61 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $4.32 | $8.64 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.06 | $0.94 |
| Efficient EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.72 | $0.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.74 | $1.25 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Stickney, IL
Late night in Stickney on Sunday
Local time
12:41 AM
CDT
Current temp
81°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
37m 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 drive is entirely on surface roads, with no highway segments. You'll spend the full 37 minutes navigating local streets. The longest continuous stretch on a single road is 7.1 miles, occurring on North Pulaski Road. Expect to encounter typical urban traffic patterns and intersections throughout the trip.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.1 mi on North Pulaski Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 19.6 miles you will encounter 10 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.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
613 ft
594 ft
Total Climb
29 ft
Total Descent
39 ft
Highest Point
613 ft
Elevation Range
20 ft
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 37m. Total distance: 19.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.1 miles on North Pulaski Road. 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: 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. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Stickney, 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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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