Origin
Rosemont, IL
Night in Rosemont on Saturday
Local time
11:34 PM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rosemont, IL to Evanston, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
25m
Distance
13 mi
21 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 23m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rosemont, IL
Stéphane Tendon
Evanston, IL
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Trip Overview
Rosemont to Evanston is 13 miles and takes about 25m via East Touhy Avenue, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short, local drive primarily within Illinois, connecting two points in the Midwest. Given its brief duration and local road nature, this route is ideal for a quick trip, offering a straightforward journey without the need for extensive planning. You won't encounter major highways, making it a simple point-to-point drive.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Touhy Avenue | 4.1 mi | 8m |
| Oakton Street | 4 mi | 7m |
| West Howard Street | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Mannheim Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Asbury Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| North Harlem Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Gross Point Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| New Gross Point Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
East Touhy Avenue
— 4.1 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rosemont, IL and Evanston, IL.
1
Start on US 12; US 45
115 ft
·
4 sec
·
Mannheim Road
2
Continue on US 12; US 45
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Mannheim Road
Use the left / uturn lanes.
3
Turn right onto East Touhy Avenue
4.1 mi
·
8 min
·
East Touhy Avenue
4
Turn left onto IL 43
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
North Harlem Avenue
Use the left lane.
5
Turn right onto West Howard Street
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
West Howard Street
6
Turn left onto New Gross Point Road
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
New Gross Point Road
7
Continue on Gross Point Road
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
Gross Point Road
8
Turn right onto Oakton Street
4.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Oakton Street
9
Turn left onto Asbury Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Asbury Avenue
Use the left lane.
10
Turn right onto Dempster Street
213 ft
·
9 sec
·
Dempster Street
11
Turn uturn
213 ft
·
17 sec
12
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 5.1 and 13 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
5.1 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
IL 43 / North Harlem Avenue
Turn left onto IL 43 / North Harlem Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
7.4 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
New Gross Point Road
Turn left onto New Gross Point Road
Navigation decision point
5
11.9 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
Asbury Avenue
Turn left onto Asbury Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
13 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
Dempster Street
Turn right onto Dempster Street
Navigation decision point
7
13 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Turn uturn
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.03 one way
$4.06 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.23 | $4.46 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.50 | $5.00 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.87 | $5.74 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.5 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 | 3.9 | 0 | $1.37 | $0.62 |
| Efficient EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.14 | $0.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.82 | $0.83 |
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.
Destination
Evanston, IL
Night in Evanston on Saturday
Local time
11:34 PM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
NNW 10 to 15 mph
42% chance
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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
25m 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 is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' with a 0% highway share. You'll primarily navigate through local streets, with East Touhy Avenue serving as the longest uninterrupted stretch at 4.1 miles. Expect frequent turns and traffic signals as you make your way from Rosemont to Evanston. The nature of the drive suggests a more urban or suburban feel, requiring attention to local road conditions and traffic patterns throughout the journey.
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: 4.1 mi on East Touhy Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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 5.1 miles in near IL 43 / North Harlem Avenue.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 25m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.1 miles (IL 43 / North Harlem Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.4 miles (New Gross Point Road): Navigation decision point; at 11.9 miles (Asbury Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
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 25m. Total distance: 13 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m 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 4.1 miles on East Touhy 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 5.1 miles (IL 43 / North Harlem Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.4 miles (New Gross Point Road): Navigation decision point; at 11.9 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 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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