There are
2,084 mi
from Evanston, IL to Santee, CA
That's the driving distance. It would take 1 day 12 hours to go from Evanston, Illinois to Santee, California.
The flight distance (direct flight from Evanston, IL to Santee, CA) is 1,717.20 mi.
2,084 mi = 3.22 kms