There are
2,135 mi
from San Rafael, CA to Evanston, IL
That's the driving distance. It would take 1 day 12 hours to go from San Rafael, California to Evanston, Illinois.
The flight distance (direct flight from San Rafael, CA to Evanston, IL) is 1,852.14 mi.
2,135 mi = 3,436.36 kms