There are
1,144 mi
from Evanston, IL to Galveston, TX
That's the driving distance. It would take 20 hours 53 mins to go from Evanston, Illinois to Galveston, Texas.
The flight distance (direct flight from Evanston, IL to Galveston, TX) is 965.52 mi.
1,144 mi = 1.61 kms