There are
2,212 mi
from Evanston, IL to Watsonville, CA
That's the driving distance. It would take 1 day 14 hours to go from Evanston, Illinois to Watsonville, California.
The flight distance (direct flight from Evanston, IL to Watsonville, CA) is 1,838.50 mi.
2,212 mi = 3.22 kms