There are
2,155 mi
from Evanston, IL to San Mateo, CA
That's the driving distance. It would take 1 day 13 hours to go from Evanston, Illinois to San Mateo, California.
The flight distance (direct flight from Evanston, IL to San Mateo, CA) is 1,851.41 mi.
2,155 mi = 3.22 kms