How far is Antioch, IL from Niles, IL?
The driving distance from Antioch, IL to Niles, IL is about 42.3 miles (68.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35 miles (56.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Antioch and Niles.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Antioch and Niles.
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Start on Main Street
2412 ft · 45 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto West IL Route 173
6.6 mi · 10 min · West IL Route 173
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 94 Toll East: Chicago
2142 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
22.3 mi · 25 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Keep slight right to continue on Tri-State Tollway
7.2 mi · 9 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 58: Golf Road
2218 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto North East River Road
536 ft · 22 sec · North East River Road
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Turn left onto Golf Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Golf Road
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Turn right onto North Milwaukee Avenue
2.9 mi · 5 min · North Milwaukee Avenue
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Turn left onto West Howard Street
1303 ft · 31 sec · West Howard Street
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Turn right onto North Waukegan Road
4 m · 1 sec · North Waukegan Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Waukegan Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Antioch and Niles.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Tri-State Tollway
Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
22.3 mi · 00h 25m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Antioch and Mostly Sunny near Niles.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Antioch to Niles?
The road trip is about 42.3 miles (68.1 km) and usually takes 00h 53m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Green Oaks is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.1 miles from Antioch and 21.2 miles from Niles.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35 miles (56.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.62 one way or $11.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Antioch and Mostly Sunny near Niles.
Stop Ideas Near Green Oaks
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Green Oaks.
Glenview station
Sturtevant station
Chicago Union Station
La Grange Road
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Antioch and Niles. Straight-line distance: 35.03 mi (56.37 km).
#1 Antioch
Town in the American state of Illinois
| Population | 14,174 |
| Coordinates | 42.4772400, -88.0956400 |
| Altitude | 239 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Niles
City in Trumbull County, Ohio
| Population | 28,615 |
| Coordinates | 42.0189200, -87.8028400 |
| Altitude | 194 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Howard Street (-87.802809, 42.018948)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 68 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $5.62 | $11.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.34 | $12.67 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $6.93 | $13.87 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $7.90 | $15.81 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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