How far is Chemung, IL from Niles, IL?
The driving distance from Chemung, IL to Niles, IL is about 69 miles (111.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 52 miles (83.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 35m 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 01h 17m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement 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 Chemung and Niles.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chemung and Niles.
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Start on the route
2.7 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto South Division Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Division Street
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Turn right onto State Route 23
10.6 mi · 16 min · State Route 23
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Turn left onto East Grant Highway
4.4 mi · 6 min · East Grant Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Grant Highway
33 m · 2 sec · East Grant Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto East Grant Highway
3.3 mi · 4 min · East Grant Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Grant Highway
35 m · 2 sec · East Grant Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto East Grant Highway
1.1 km · 55 sec · East Grant Highway
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Continue on U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
2239 ft · 38 sec · U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 90 Toll West, I 90 Toll East: Chicago, Rockford
1194 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 Toll East: Chicago
2462 ft · 60 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
31 mi · 33 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward Elmhurst Road
2200 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Elmhurst Road South
104 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto South Elmhurst Road
3016 ft · 1 min · South Elmhurst Road
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Turn left onto West Touhy Avenue
2.3 mi · 4 min · West Touhy Avenue
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Continue on East Touhy Avenue
4.6 mi · 9 min · East Touhy Avenue
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Turn left onto North Harlem Avenue
2643 ft · 50 sec · North Harlem Avenue
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Turn right onto West Howard Street
1019 ft · 24 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 Chemung 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.
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
31 mi · 00h 33m
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.
Rain Showers leaving Chemung 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 Chemung to Niles?
The road trip is about 69 miles (111.1 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?
Gilberts is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.8 miles from Chemung and 37.3 miles from Niles.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 52 miles (83.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 17 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 3:54 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.38 one way or $22.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Chemung and Rain Showers near Niles.
Stop Ideas Near Gilberts
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 Gilberts.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chemung and Niles. Straight-line distance: 52 mi (83.69 km).
#1 Chemung
Township in McHenry County, Illinois
| Population | 8,702 |
| Coordinates | 42.4153000, -88.6667700 |
| Altitude | 273 |
| 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: 111 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 51m |
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 | $11.38 | $22.77 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $12.91 | $25.82 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $14.24 | $28.48 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $16.03 | $32.07 |
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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