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Trip from Evanston, IL to West Garfield Park, IL

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

26m

Distance

13.6 mi

22 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 7 min
4 AM
0h 24m ★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 25m

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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Downtown West Garfield Park, IL, IL

West Garfield Park, IL

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Trip Overview

Evanston, IL to West Garfield Park, IL is 13.6 miles and takes about 26 minutes via North Pulaski Road, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Illinois, connecting two points in the Midwest. Expect a fairly direct, turn-heavy drive that doesn't involve any major highways. It's a quick hop, perfect for when you need to get from point A to point B within the city without a long commitment.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
North Pulaski Road 5 mi 9m
North Western Avenue 4.5 mi 8m
West Irving Park Road 2 mi 3m
Asbury Avenue 1.5 mi 2m
West Madison Street 0.3 mi <1m
Dempster Street <0.1 mi <1m
West Belden Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: North Pulaski Road — 5 mi, about 9m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Evanston, IL and West Garfield 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 · 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

2.9 mi · 5 min · North Pulaski Road
10

Turn right onto West Madison Street

0.3 mi · 36 sec · West Madison Street
11

Continue on West Madison Street

396 ft · 15 sec · West Madison Street
Use the left lane.
12

Arrive at destination

West Madison Street

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 9

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 10.3 — 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

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.
5
10.3 mi into trip | ~19m in | West Belden Avenue

At end of road, turn right onto West Belden Avenue

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.13 one way

$4.25 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 5 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $2.33 $4.67
premium $4.89 $2.62 $5.23
diesel $5.61 $3.00 $6.01

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

Estimated CO2 emission: 4.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 4.1 0 $1.43 $0.65
Efficient EV 3.4 0 $1.19 $0.54
EV Truck/SUV 5.4 0 $1.90 $0.87

Gas CO2

5 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (60% 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 16, 2026

Origin

Evanston, IL

Morning in Evanston on Tuesday

Local time

7:05 AM

CDT

Current temp

67°F

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

NNW 10 to 15 mph 42% 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

Destination

West Garfield Park, IL

Morning in West Garfield Park on Tuesday

Local time

7:05 AM

CDT

Current temp

76°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

9 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

26m 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 is a classic urban local drive, with no highway miles to speak of. The route is characterized by frequent turns, meaning you'll be navigating city streets for the entire 13.6 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is about 5 miles, primarily on North Pulaski Road. Be prepared for a driving experience that requires constant attention to traffic signals and intersections.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5 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 9 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 13.6 miles you will encounter 9 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

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 26m. Total distance: 13.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

26m 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 with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 5 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 — 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 West Garfield 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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