There are
2,034 mi
from Evanston, IL to La Quinta, CA
That's the driving distance. It would take 1 day 12 hours to go from Evanston, Illinois to La Quinta, California.
The flight distance (direct flight from Evanston, IL to La Quinta, CA) is 1,655.72 mi.
2,034 mi = 3.22 kms