There are
2,148 mi
from Hayward, CA to Evanston, IL
That's the driving distance. It would take 1 day 13 hours to go from Hayward, California to Evanston, Illinois.
The flight distance (direct flight from Hayward, CA to Evanston, IL) is 1,836.30 mi.
2,148 mi = 3.22 kms