How far is Harlem, IL from Niles, IL?
The driving distance from Harlem, IL to Niles, IL is about 76.7 miles (123.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 66.1 miles (106.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 37m 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 18m.
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.
Village in McHenry and Kane counties, Illinois, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Harlem and Niles.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Harlem and Niles.
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Start on Harlem Road
2483 ft · 58 sec · Harlem Road
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Turn right onto North Perryville Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · North Perryville Road
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Turn left onto East Riverside Boulevard
1.2 km · 1 min · East Riverside Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right
2579 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
4.3 mi · 5 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
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Keep slight left to continue on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
20.3 mi · 22 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
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Keep slight left to continue on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
35.7 mi · 38 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 Harlem and Niles.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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 Harlem 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 Harlem to Niles?
The road trip is about 76.7 miles (123.5 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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?
Huntley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.4 miles from Harlem and 40.4 miles from Niles.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 66.1 miles (106.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.6 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 3:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.64 one way or $25.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Huntley
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Harlem and Niles. Straight-line distance: 66.05 mi (106.3 km).
#1 Harlem
Township in Winnebago County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 2,114 |
| Coordinates | 42.3403000, -89.0178800 |
| Altitude | 230 |
| 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: 124 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 57m |
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 | $12.64 | $25.28 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $14.34 | $28.68 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $15.82 | $31.64 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $17.81 | $35.61 |
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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