Origin
Evergreen Park, IL
Afternoon in Evergreen Park on Sunday
Local time
2:19 PM
CDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Evergreen Park, IL to Chicago, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
23m
Distance
11.6 mi
19 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Evergreen Park, IL
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Chicago, IL
Otoniel Alvarado
Trip Overview
Evergreen Park, IL to Chicago, IL is 11.6 miles and takes about 23 minutes via South Western Avenue, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Midwest and Illinois, connecting two points in the greater Chicago area. Expect a driving experience that involves frequent turns rather than long stretches of highway. It's a straightforward local drive, perfect for a quick transit or an easy addition to a longer journey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Western Avenue | 7.3 mi | 13m |
| South Damen Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| West 95th Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| West Cermak Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| South Archer Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| South Blue Island Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
South Western Avenue
— 7.3 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Evergreen Park, IL and Chicago, IL.
1
Start on US 12; US 20
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West 95th Street
2
Turn left onto South Western Avenue
7.3 mi
·
13 min
·
South Western Avenue
Use the left lane.
3
Turn right onto South Archer Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Archer Avenue
4
Turn left onto South Damen Avenue
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
South Damen Avenue
Use the left lane.
5
Turn right onto South Blue Island Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Blue Island Avenue
6
Turn right onto West Cermak Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Cermak Road
7
Turn right
152 ft
·
11 sec
8
Turn right
0.2 mi
·
58 sec
9
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 1 and 11.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
1 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
South Western Avenue
Turn left onto South Western Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
3
8.3 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
South Archer Avenue
Turn right onto South Archer Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
8.9 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
South Damen Avenue
Turn left onto South Damen Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
11.5 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
4
11.5 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.81 one way
$3.63 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.99 | $3.98 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.23 | $4.46 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.56 | $5.12 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.22 | $0.56 |
| Efficient EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.02 | $0.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.62 | $0.74 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Chicago, IL
Afternoon in Chicago on Sunday
Local time
2:19 PM
CDT
Current temp
51°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
1 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
23m 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 route is characterized as a turn-heavy local drive, with a 0% highway share. You'll navigate through city streets, primarily using South Western Avenue, South Damen Avenue, and West 95th Street. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 7.3 miles along South Western Avenue. Be prepared for a dynamic driving experience with numerous intersections and changes in direction, typical of an urban environment.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.3 mi on South Western Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near South Western Avenue.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 23m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (South Western Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.3 miles (South Archer Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 8.9 miles (South Damen Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving in Chicago, IL
Full guide →Chicago is the home of the blues and the truth of jazz, the heart of comedy and the idea of the skyscraper. Here, the age of railroads found its center, and airplanes followed suit. "Stormy, Husky, Brawling / City of Big Shoulders," Chicago is a Heartland boomtown, its ethos defined by urban planner Daniel Burnham's immortal vision: "Make no little plans; they have no magic to stir men's blood." It is one of the world's great cities and the third largest city in the United States, behind only New York City and Los Angeles. As the hub of the Midwest, Chicago is easy to find — its picturesque skyline calls across the waters of Lake Michigan, a first impression that soon reveals world-class museums of art and science, miles of sandy beaches, huge parks and public art, and perhaps the finest downtown collection of modern architecture in the world.
Top landmarks
- • Willis Tower — skyscraper in Chicago, Illinois
- • Art Institute of Chicago — art museum and school in Chicago, United States
- • Wrigley Field — baseball stadium in Chicago, Illinois, USA; home venue of the Chicago Cubs
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 23m. Total distance: 11.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.3 miles on South Western Avenue. 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: at 1 miles (South Western Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.3 miles (South Archer Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 8.9 miles (South Damen 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 Chicago, 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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