How far is River Forest, IL from Evanston, IL?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between River Forest and Evanston is 11.77 miles (18.95 km).

Flight distance from River Forest, IL to Evanston, IL is 11.77 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 02 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from River Forest, Illinois to Evanston, Illinois is: 21.44 miles (34.5 km) by car.

Driving from River Forest to Evanston will take approximately 00 hours 43 minutes.

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#1 River Forest

Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States

Population 10694
GPS Coordinates 41°53'52"N 87°48'50"W
Latitude 41.8978100
Longitude -87.8139500
Altitude 192
Country United States
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#2 Evanston

A city in Cook County, Illinois. It is located on the north shore of Lake Michigan in northeastern Illinois. Evanston is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Northwestern University campus and the Evanston Public Library.

Population 72683
GPS Coordinates 42°2'28"N 87°41'24"W
Latitude 42.0411400
Longitude -87.6900600
Altitude 187
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between River Forest and Evanston

The distance between River Forest and Evanston is 35 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 23 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between River Forest and Evanston. The current time is 20:29:02.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 00 hours 42 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 00 hours 32 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 00 hours 25 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 00 hours 21 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 18 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 17 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 16 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 2.86 liters (0.76 gallon) of gas to cover the route between River Forest and Evanston.
The estimated cost of gas to go from River Forest to Evanston is $2.73 (diesel $3.25).

Illinois gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.61 $4.11 $4.55 $4.3
Total $2.73 $3.11 $3.44 $3.25

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in Illinois ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.607 (Diesel $4.300) /gallon. Last changed prices on December 25, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between River Forest and Evanston (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

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