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Trip from Maywood, IL to Evanston, IL

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 8, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

37m

Distance

18.5 mi

30 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 9 min
4 AM
0h 34m ★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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village in Cook County, Illinois, United States

Maywood, IL

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suburban city in Cook County, Illinois, United States

Evanston, IL

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Trip Overview

Maywood, IL to Evanston, IL is 18.5 miles and takes about 37 minutes via West Howard Street and Edens Expressway, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Midwest region, specifically within Illinois, making it a convenient local excursion. The route primarily utilizes surface roads, so expect a more urban driving experience rather than open highway cruising. Given its brevity, this drive is ideal for a quick trip without requiring overnight stays.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
West Howard Street 3 mi 5m
Edens Expressway 2.8 mi 3m
West Forest Preserve Drive 2.6 mi 5m
West Montrose Avenue 2.4 mi 5m
North 1st Avenue 2.2 mi 4m
Asbury Avenue 1.5 mi 2m
South 9th Avenue 0.9 mi 2m
North Thatcher Avenue 0.8 mi 1m
Longest stretch: West Howard Street — 3 mi, about 5m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Maywood, IL and Evanston, IL.

1

Start on this road

163 ft · 17 sec · this road
2

At end of road, turn left onto School Street

215 ft · 11 sec · School Street
3

Turn right onto South 9th Avenue

0.9 mi · 2 min · South 9th Avenue
4

Turn right onto Chicago Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · Chicago Avenue
5

Turn left onto IL 171

2.2 mi · 4 min · North 1st Avenue
6

Continue on IL 171

0.8 mi · 1 min · North Thatcher Avenue
7

Continue on IL 171

0.2 mi · 28 sec · North Cumberland Avenue
8

Turn right onto West Forest Preserve Drive

2.6 mi · 5 min · West Forest Preserve Drive
Use the left lane.
9

Turn slight right onto West Montrose Avenue

2.4 mi · 5 min · West Montrose Avenue
10

Turn left onto IL 50

0.3 mi · 29 sec · North Cicero Avenue
Use the left lane.
11

Turn right onto West Wilson Avenue

449 ft · 23 sec · West Wilson Avenue
Use the right lane.
12

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Toward I 94 West
13

Merge onto I 94

2.8 mi · 3 min · Edens Expressway
Toward I 94 West: Milwaukee Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 41 sec
Exit 39B Toward Touhy Avenue East Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

At end of road, turn left onto IL 50

0.4 mi · 43 sec · North Cicero Avenue
16

Continue on IL 50

0.3 mi · 28 sec · Skokie Boulevard
17

Turn right onto West Howard Street

3.0 mi · 5 min · West Howard Street
18

Turn left onto Asbury Avenue

1.5 mi · 2 min · Asbury Avenue
Use the left lane.
19

Turn right onto Dempster Street

213 ft · 9 sec · Dempster Street
20

Turn uturn

213 ft · 17 sec
21

Arrive at destination

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 15

5 decision points cluster between mile 9.7 and 18.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
9.7 mi into trip | ~21m in | IL 50 / North Cicero Avenue

Turn left onto IL 50 / North Cicero Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
7
10 mi into trip | ~22m in | West Wilson Avenue

Turn right onto West Wilson Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
6
10.1 mi into trip | ~22m in

Take the ramp toward I 94 West

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

Toward I 94 West
7
13.1 mi into trip | ~26m in

Take the exit toward Touhy Avenue East

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 39B Toward Touhy Avenue East
7
18.5 mi into trip | ~36m in

Turn uturn

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.87 one way

$5.74 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 7 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.32 $3.15 $6.29
premium $4.93 $3.59 $7.18
diesel $5.60 $4.08 $8.16

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 6.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 5.6 0 $1.94 $0.89
Efficient EV 4.6 0 $1.62 $0.74
EV Truck/SUV 7.4 0 $2.59 $1.18

Gas CO2

6 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (67% 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 Sep 1, 2026

Origin

Maywood, IL

Afternoon in Maywood on Tuesday

Local time

3:37 PM

CDT

Current temp

75°F

Isolated Rain Showers then Partly Cloudy

SW 5 to 10 mph 21% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued August 31 at 2:29PM CDT until September 4 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued August 31 at 2:29PM CDT until September 4 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

Destination

Evanston, IL

Afternoon in Evanston on Tuesday

Local time

3:37 PM

CDT

Current temp

74°F

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy

SW 5 to 10 mph 22% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued August 31 at 2:29PM CDT until September 4 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued August 31 at 2:29PM CDT until September 4 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

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 cooler 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

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 route has a 15% highway share, meaning most of your driving will be on surface streets. You'll spend about 3 miles on West Howard Street before transitioning to the Edens Expressway. The longest stretch on a single surface road is that 3 miles on West Howard Street. Be prepared for urban merging and traffic lights as you navigate the predominantly surface road profile.

Only 15% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3 mi on West Howard Street.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 9.7 miles in near IL 50 / North Cicero Avenue.

Driving Effort 6/10

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 18.5 miles you will encounter 15 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: at 9.7 miles (IL 50 / North Cicero Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 10 miles (West Wilson Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.1 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

642 ft 595 ft

Total Climb

51 ft

Total Descent

66 ft

Highest Point

642 ft

~9.4 mi in

Elevation Range

46 ft

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Maywood, IL to Evanston, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Touhy Avenue East along the way.

Touhy Avenue East

13.1 mi in | ~26m

About the Cities

Starting in Maywood, IL

Full guide →

Founded 1869

Top landmarks

  • • Richard Cluever House — historic house at 601 1st Avenue in Maywood, Illinois

Arriving 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: 18.5 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.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 3 miles on West Howard Street. 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 Evanston, 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: at 9.7 miles (IL 50 / North Cicero Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 10 miles (West Wilson Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.1 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch.

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 Evanston, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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