How far is Wood River, IL from Evanston, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Wood River and Evanston is 253.54 miles (408.04 km).
Flight distance from Wood River, IL to Evanston, IL is 253.54 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 35 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 32 minutes to travel from Wood River to Evanston with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Wood River, Illinois to Evanston, Illinois is: 294.65 miles (474.2 km) by car.
Driving from Wood River to Evanston will take approximately 04 hours 54 minutes.
#1 Wood River
City in Illinois, United States
| Population | 10002 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°51'40"N 90°5'51"W |
| Latitude | 38.8611600 |
| Longitude | -90.0976100 |
| Altitude | 133 |
| Country | United States |
#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 |
Ending point in Evanston: (-87.689971,42.041051)
Estimated Travel Time Between Wood River and Evanston
The distance between Wood River and Evanston is 474 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 16 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 Wood River and Evanston. The current time is 00:39:45.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09 hours 49 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07 hours 22 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05 hours 53 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04 hours 54 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04 hours 12 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 55 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 40 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 39.36 liters (10.4 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Wood River and Evanston.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Wood River to Evanston is $37.5 (diesel $44.71).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $37.5 | $42.75 | $47.32 | $44.71 |
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 22, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Wood River and Evanston (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
