How far is Cherry Valley, IL from Niles, IL?

The driving distance from Cherry Valley, IL to Niles, IL is about 68.1 miles (109.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 60.6 miles (97.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 20m 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
68.12 mi
01h 10m
Flight
60.6 mi
97.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
60.6 mi
Kilometers
97.52 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
68.12 mi
Kilometers
109.63 km
Drive Time
01h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Niles
Thu, Oct 15, 3:29 PM CDT
Return by in Cherry Valley
Thu, Oct 15, 4:39 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cherry Valley
2026-10-15T14:19
Arrive Niles
Thu, Oct 15, 3:29 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:10 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cherry Valley
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
Gilberts
IL

Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America

From Cherry Valley
32.1 mi
00h 35m
To Niles
36 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Thursday

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ENE
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 Cherry Valley and Niles.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cherry Valley and Niles.

  1. 1

    Start on East State Street

    1419 ft · 28 sec · East State Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Elgin Street

    1692 ft · 36 sec · Elgin Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto U.S. Grant Memorial Highway

    2 mi · 3 min · U.S. Grant Memorial Highway

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Irene Road

    3261 ft · 2 min · Irene Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward I90

    1660 ft · 41 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

    16.4 mi · 18 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

    35.7 mi · 38 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Elmhurst Road

    2200 ft · 42 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Elmhurst Road South

    104 m · 8 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto South Elmhurst Road

    3016 ft · 1 min · South Elmhurst Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West Touhy Avenue

    2.3 mi · 4 min · West Touhy Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on East Touhy Avenue

    4.6 mi · 9 min · East Touhy Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North Harlem Avenue

    2643 ft · 50 sec · North Harlem Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West Howard Street

    1019 ft · 24 sec · West Howard Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North Waukegan Road

    4 m · 1 sec · North Waukegan Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Waukegan Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cherry Valley and Niles.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
52.1 mi · 76%
East Touhy Avenue
4.62 mi · 7%
West Touhy Avenue
2.29 mi · 3%
U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
1.98 mi · 3%
Irene Road
0.62 mi · 1%
South Elmhurst Road
0.57 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

Keep slight left to continue on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

35.7 mi · 00h 38m

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
01h 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.5 mi
60.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gilberts
00h 35m from Cherry Valley
Leave By
4:10 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Cherry Valley 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 Cherry Valley to Niles?

The road trip is about 68.1 miles (109.6 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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 32.1 miles from Cherry Valley and 36 miles from Niles.

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

The direct path is about 60.6 miles (97.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 4:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.20 one way or $22.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Cherry Valley and Rain Showers near Niles.

Stop Ideas Near Gilberts

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Gilberts, 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 Gilberts.

RAIL

Naperville

41 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

Glenview station

47 mi away
1116 Depot St.
RAIL

Plano

51 mi away
101 West Main Street
RAIL

La Grange Road

52 mi away
25 West Burlington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cherry Valley and Niles. Straight-line distance: 60.6 mi (97.52 km).

Cherry Valley

#1 Cherry Valley

Township in Winnebago County, Illinois

Population2,853
Coordinates42.2347434, -88.9489912
Altitude222
CountryUnited States
Niles

#2 Niles

City in Trumbull County, Ohio

Population28,615
Coordinates42.0189200, -87.8028400
Altitude194
CountryUnited States
Start: East State Street (-88.948992, 42.23479)
End: West Howard Street (-87.802809, 42.018948)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 110 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.4 gal
9.1 L · about $11.20
Round trip
$22.39
4.8 gal · 18.2 L
Estimated CO2
21.3 kg one way
Round trip: 42.7 kg / 94 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $11.20 $22.39
Mid-grade $5.29 $12.70 $25.40
Premium $5.84 $14.01 $28.02
Diesel $6.57 $15.77 $31.54

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 Cherry Valley and Niles. The current time is 14:19:09.

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.