There are
329 mi
from Evanston, IL to Altoona, IA
That's the driving distance. It would take 6 hours 16 mins to go from Evanston, Illinois to Altoona, Iowa.
The flight distance (direct flight from Evanston, IL to Altoona, IA) is 298.79 mi.
329 mi = 530.00 kms