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Trip from Village of Campton Hills, IL to Evanston, IL

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 26, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 12m

Distance

48.2 mi

78 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$7

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 17 min
4 AM
1h 7m ★
6 AM
1h 13m
8 AM
1h 24m
10 AM
1h 17m
12 PM
1h 16m
3 PM
1h 17m
5 PM
1h 24m
8 PM
1h 9m

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

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Downtown Village of Campton Hills, IL, IL

Village of Campton Hills, IL

Tom Fisk

suburban city in Cook County, Illinois, United States

Evanston, IL

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Trip Overview

Village of Campton Hills to Evanston is 48.2 miles and takes about 1 hour 12 minutes via Jane Addams Memorial Tollway, Randall Road, and East Oakton Street, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Illinois, moving from the Midwest region to another part of the Midwest. Expect a drive primarily on surface roads, offering a straightforward connection between these two Illinois locations. It's a manageable distance, making it suitable for a same-day excursion without feeling rushed.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway 20.6 mi 22m
Randall Road 8.6 mi 13m
East Oakton Street 6.1 mi 12m
Oakton Street 5.8 mi 11m
Bolcum Road 3.2 mi 5m
Asbury Avenue 1 mi 1m
West Oakton Street 1 mi 1m
South Elmhurst Road 0.4 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Jane Addams Memorial Tollway — 20.6 mi, about 22m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Village of Campton Hills, IL and Evanston, IL.

1

Start on this road

0.1 mi · 36 sec · this road
2

Turn sharp left onto IL 64

0.1 mi · 15 sec · IL 64
3

Turn right onto CR 2

0.3 mi · 31 sec · Burlington Road
4

Enter roundabout onto Bolcum Road

22 ft · 0 sec · Bolcum Road
5

Continue on Bolcum Road

3.2 mi · 5 min · Bolcum Road
6

Turn left onto CR 34

8.6 mi · 13 min · Randall Road
Use the left lane.
7

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 45 sec
Toward I 90 East: Chicago Use the right lane.
8

Merge onto I 90

21 mi · 22 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 41 sec
Exit 73 Toward Elmhurst Road Use the slight right lane.
10

Keep slight left at fork

288 ft · 9 sec
Toward Elmhurst Road North Use the slight left lane.
11

Turn straight onto South Elmhurst Road

0.4 mi · 42 sec · South Elmhurst Road
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
12

Turn right onto West Oakton Street

0.1 mi · 12 sec · West Oakton Street
Use the right lane.
13

Continue on West Oakton Street

0.9 mi · 1 min · West Oakton Street
14

Continue on East Oakton Street

6.1 mi · 12 min · East Oakton Street
15

Continue on Oakton Street

5.8 mi · 11 min · Oakton Street
Use the left lane.
16

Turn left onto Asbury Avenue

1.0 mi · 1 min · Asbury Avenue
Use the left lane.
17

Turn right onto Dempster Street

213 ft · 9 sec · Dempster Street
18

Turn uturn

213 ft · 17 sec
19

Arrive at destination

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in Cook County, Illinois, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Des Plaines, IL

24 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Gilberts, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Arlington Heights, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 24.1 miles from Village of Campton Hills, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 13

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 48.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | IL 64

Turn sharp left onto IL 64

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

6
3.8 mi into trip | ~6m in | CR 34 / Randall Road

Turn left onto CR 34 / Randall Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
7
33.3 mi into trip | ~43m in

Take the exit toward Elmhurst Road

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 73 Toward Elmhurst Road
7
33.8 mi into trip | ~44m in

Keep slight left at fork toward Elmhurst Road North

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Toward Elmhurst Road North
7
48.1 mi into trip | ~1h 12m in

Turn uturn

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$7.35 one way

$14.71 round trip

$3.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 17 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.27 $8.10 $16.20
premium $4.81 $9.12 $18.24
diesel $5.40 $10.25 $20.51

Estimated Tolls: $1.44

Jane Addams Memorial Tollway (20.6 mi) $1.44

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$7

Tolls

$1

Total

$9

Estimated CO2 emission: 16.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 14.5 0 $5.06 $2.31
Efficient EV 12.1 0 $4.22 $1.93
EV Truck/SUV 19.3 0 $6.75 $3.08

Gas CO2

17 kg

EV CO2

6 kg (65% 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 25, 2026

Origin

Village of Campton Hills, IL

Late night in Village of Campton Hills on Sunday

Local time

1:13 AM

CDT

Current temp

66°F

Sunny

ENE 15 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 25 at 10:45AM CDT until April 30 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 25 at 10:35AM CDT until April 26 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Destination

Evanston, IL

Late night in Evanston on Sunday

Local time

1:13 AM

CDT

Current temp

48°F

Partly Sunny

NNE 15 to 20 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 25 at 10:45AM CDT until April 30 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 25 at 10:35AM CDT until April 26 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

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

18 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

1h 12m 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 0% highway, meaning you'll be on surface roads for the entire 48.2 miles. The longest continuous stretch without a significant turn or change in road type is 20.6 miles on the Jane Addams Memorial Tollway. You'll notice a consistent pace with frequent intersections as you transition from one surface road to the next. The profile is mostly surface roads, so be prepared for varying speed limits and traffic signals.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 20.6 mi on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near IL 64.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 48.2 miles you will encounter 13 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 0.1 miles (IL 64): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 3.8 miles (CR 34 / Randall Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 33.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

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 Village of Campton Hills, IL to Evanston, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Elmhurst Road North along the way.

Elmhurst Road North

33.8 mi in | ~44m

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 1h 12m. Total distance: 48.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 12m 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 20.6 miles on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $1.44 in tolls one way, starting with Jane Addams Memorial Tollway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

Yes — we found about 2 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.

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 0.1 miles (IL 64): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 3.8 miles (CR 34 / Randall Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 33.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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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