How far is Grandwood Park, IL from Niles, IL?
The driving distance from Grandwood Park, IL to Niles, IL is about 31.8 miles (51.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.5 miles (44.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.
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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Village in Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Grandwood Park and Niles.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grandwood Park and Niles.
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Start on Douglas Court
19 m · 6 sec · Douglas Court
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Turn left onto North Douglas Terrace
2045 ft · 2 min · North Douglas Terrace
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Turn left onto West Woodland Terrace
79 m · 13 sec · West Woodland Terrace
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Turn right onto North Hutchins Road
158 m · 16 sec · North Hutchins Road
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Turn left onto Grand Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · Grand Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 94 East Toll: Chicago
2703 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
16.4 mi · 19 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Keep slight right to continue on Tri-State Tollway
7.2 mi · 9 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 58: Golf Road
2218 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto North East River Road
536 ft · 22 sec · North East River Road
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Turn left onto Golf Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Golf Road
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Turn right onto North Milwaukee Avenue
2.9 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 Grandwood Park 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.
Tri-State Tollway
Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
16.4 mi · 00h 19m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Grandwood Park and Partly Sunny near Niles.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Grandwood Park to Niles?
The road trip is about 31.8 miles (51.1 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?
Lincolnshire is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.8 miles from Grandwood Park and 15.9 miles from Niles.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.5 miles (44.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.16 one way or $10.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Grandwood Park and Partly Sunny near Niles.
Stop Ideas Near Lincolnshire
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 Lincolnshire.
Glenview station
Chicago Union Station
La Grange Road
Summit
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Grandwood Park and Niles. Straight-line distance: 27.51 mi (44.28 km).
#1 Grandwood Park
Census designated place
| Population | 5,202 |
| Coordinates | 42.3930800, -87.9867400 |
| Altitude | 227 |
| 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: 51 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.61 | $5.16 | $10.32 |
| Mid-grade | $5.24 | $5.87 | $11.74 |
| Premium | $5.79 | $6.49 | $12.98 |
| Diesel | $6.59 | $7.38 | $14.77 |
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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