There are
1,991 mi
from Palmdale, CA to Evanston, IL
That's the driving distance. It would take 1 day 11 hours to go from Palmdale, California to Evanston, Illinois.
The flight distance (direct flight from Palmdale, CA to Evanston, IL) is 1,717.79 mi.
1,991 mi = 1.61 kms