There are
2,162 mi
from Evanston, IL to Merced, CA
That's the driving distance. It would take 1 day 13 hours to go from Evanston, Illinois to Merced, California.
The flight distance (direct flight from Evanston, IL to Merced, CA) is 1,763.26 mi.
2,162 mi = 3.22 kms