How far is Catlin, IL from Niles, IL?
The driving distance from Catlin, IL to Niles, IL is about 169.3 miles (272.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 135.1 miles (217.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 08m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Iroquois County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Catlin and Niles.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Catlin and Niles.
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Start on East Vermilion Street
107 m · 15 sec · East Vermilion Street
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Turn left onto North Paris Street
1533 ft · 42 sec · North Paris Street
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Continue on Catlin Tilton Road
3.1 mi · 8 min · Catlin Tilton Road
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Continue on West 5th Street
2559 ft · 1 min · West 5th Street
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Turn left onto North G Street
1334 ft · 42 sec · North G Street
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Turn left onto 1st Street
42 m · 4 sec · 1st Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 74 West: Champaign
961 ft · 12 sec
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Merge slight left
31.8 mi · 35 min
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Take the exit straight toward Neil Street
1391 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on North Neil Street
752 ft · 26 sec · North Neil Street
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Turn right onto East Marketview Drive
1336 ft · 38 sec · East Marketview Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Market Street
3 mi · 4 min · North Market Street
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Take the ramp right toward I-57 North: Kankakee
1642 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
117.8 mi · 2 hr 11 min
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Continue on Dan Ryan Expressway
3.3 mi · 5 min · Dan Ryan Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
7.9 mi · 11 min · Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
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Continue on Kennedy Expressway
8.2 mi · 12 min · Kennedy Expressway
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Continue on Edens Expressway
2.2 mi · 2 min · Edens Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 14 West: Caldwell Avenue
1068 ft · 26 sec
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Turn slight right onto North Caldwell Avenue
3 mi · 5 min · North Caldwell Avenue
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Turn left onto West Howard Street
3217 ft · 1 min · West Howard Street
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Turn left 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 Catlin and Niles.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I-57 North
Merge slight left
118 mi · 02h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Catlin 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 Catlin to Niles?
The road trip is about 169.3 miles (272.4 km) and usually takes 03h 08m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Ashkum is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.7 miles from Catlin and 77.5 miles from Niles.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 135.1 miles (217.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:44 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.85 one way or $55.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Catlin and Rain Showers near Niles.
Stop Ideas Near Ashkum
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 Ashkum.
Gilman
Kankakee
Dwight station
Pontiac station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Catlin and Niles. Straight-line distance: 135.1 mi (217.43 km).
#1 Catlin
Village in Vermilion County, Illinois
| Population | 1,899 |
| Coordinates | 40.0650400, -87.7019700 |
| Altitude | 201 |
| 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: 272 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 06m |
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 | $27.85 | $55.70 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $31.59 | $63.19 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $34.85 | $69.69 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $39.23 | $78.46 |
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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