How far is Buffalo Grove, IL from Niles, IL?
The driving distance from Buffalo Grove, IL to Niles, IL is about 13.1 miles (21.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.2 miles (19.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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Township in Iroquois County, Illinois
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Buffalo Grove and Niles.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buffalo Grove and Niles.
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Start on Aptakisic Road
18 m · 5 sec · Aptakisic Road
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Turn right onto South Buffalo Grove Road
822 ft · 20 sec · South Buffalo Grove Road
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Turn right onto Lake Cook Road
709 ft · 14 sec · Lake Cook Road
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Continue on East Lake Cook Road
2 mi · 3 min · East Lake Cook Road
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Turn slight right
1129 ft · 41 sec
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Continue straight
562 ft · 24 sec
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Turn right onto North Milwaukee Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · North Milwaukee Avenue
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Continue on South Milwaukee Avenue
6.8 mi · 11 min · South Milwaukee Avenue
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Continue on North Milwaukee Avenue
3.1 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 Buffalo Grove 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.
South Milwaukee Avenue
Continue on South Milwaukee Avenue
6.77 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Buffalo Grove to Niles?
The road trip is about 13.1 miles (21.1 km) and usually takes 00h 29m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Ridgeland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.8 miles from Buffalo Grove and 6.3 miles from Niles.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.2 miles (19.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.15 one way or $4.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Ridgeland
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 Ridgeland.
Glenview station
La Grange Road
Chicago Union Station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Buffalo Grove and Niles. Straight-line distance: 12.19 mi (19.62 km).
#1 Buffalo Grove
Village in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 41,496 |
| Coordinates | 42.1514100, -87.9597900 |
| Altitude | 207 |
| 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: 21 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $4.67 | $2.15 | $4.29 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $2.43 | $4.87 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $2.69 | $5.37 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $3.02 | $6.05 |
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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