How far is Barrington Hills, IL from Niles, IL?

The driving distance from Barrington Hills, IL to Niles, IL is about 31.9 miles (51.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.1 miles (32.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
31.93 mi
00h 45m
Flight
20.07 mi
32.3 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.07 mi
Kilometers
32.3 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.93 mi
Kilometers
51.38 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Niles
Thu, Oct 15, 8:13 PM CDT
Return by in Barrington Hills
Thu, Oct 15, 8:59 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Barrington Hills
2026-10-15T19:27
Arrive Niles
Thu, Oct 15, 8:13 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Barrington Hills
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Arlington Heights
IL

Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States; suburb of Chicago, Illinois

From Barrington Hills
11.7 mi
00h 22m
To Niles
20.3 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
63°F
Today

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Barrington Hills and Niles.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Barrington Hills and Niles.

  1. 1

    Start on Oakdene Drive

    4 m · 2 sec · Oakdene Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Oakdene Road

    1.1 km · 3 min · Oakdene Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Main Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Lake Cook Road

    1133 ft · 43 sec · Lake Cook Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South Northwest Highway

    6.2 mi · 11 min · South Northwest Highway

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East Palatine Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · East Palatine Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Palatine Road

    5.2 mi · 8 min · Palatine Road

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 45, IL 21: Milwaukee Avenue

    104 m · 9 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto East Palatine Road

    3061 ft · 1 min · East Palatine Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Milwaukee Avenue

    4.4 mi · 7 min · Milwaukee Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on North Milwaukee Avenue

    3.1 mi · 5 min · North Milwaukee Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West Howard Street

    1303 ft · 31 sec · West Howard Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North Waukegan Road

    4 m · 1 sec · North Waukegan Road

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Waukegan Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Barrington Hills and Niles.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
14 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Northwest Highway
6.21 mi · 19%
Palatine Road
5.21 mi · 16%
Milwaukee Avenue
4.37 mi · 14%
North Milwaukee Avenue
3.12 mi · 10%
East Palatine Road
2.16 mi · 7%
West Main Street
1.18 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

South Northwest Highway

Turn right onto South Northwest Highway

6.21 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.8 mi
20.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Arlington Heights
00h 22m from Barrington Hills
Leave By
4:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Barrington Hills and Rain Showers near Niles.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Barrington Hills to Niles?

The road trip is about 31.9 miles (51.4 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?

Arlington Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.7 miles from Barrington Hills and 20.3 miles from Niles.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 20.1 miles (32.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 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 4:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.27 one way or $10.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Barrington Hills and Rain Showers near Niles.

Stop Ideas Near Arlington Heights

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Arlington Heights, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Arlington Heights.

RAIL

Glenview station

15 mi away
1116 Depot St.
RAIL

La Grange Road

32 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

36 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.
RAIL

Naperville

37 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Barrington Hills and Niles. Straight-line distance: 20.07 mi (32.3 km).

Barrington Hills

#1 Barrington Hills

Village in United States of America

Population4,152
Coordinates42.1447500, -88.1556300
Altitude258
CountryUnited States
Niles

#2 Niles

City in Trumbull County, Ohio

Population28,615
Coordinates42.0189200, -87.8028400
Altitude194
CountryUnited States
Start: Oakdene Road (-88.155579, 42.144757)
End: West Howard Street (-87.802809, 42.018948)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 51 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.13 gal
4.26 L · about $5.27
Round trip
$10.54
2.26 gal · 8.52 L
Estimated CO2
10 kg one way
Round trip: 20.1 kg / 44 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $5.27 $10.54
Mid-grade $5.29 $5.98 $11.96
Premium $5.84 $6.60 $13.19
Diesel $6.57 $7.43 $14.85

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Illinois · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Barrington Hills and Niles. The current time is 19:27:32.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.