How far is Herscher, IL from Niles, IL?
The driving distance from Herscher, IL to Niles, IL is about 86.7 miles (139.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 68.7 miles (110.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 25m 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 42m.
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 United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Herscher and Niles.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Herscher and Niles.
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Start on West Kankakee Avenue
824 ft · 42 sec · West Kankakee Avenue
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Turn left onto South Park Road
2850 ft · 1 min · South Park Road
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Turn right onto East Illinois Route 115
642 ft · 14 sec · East Illinois Route 115
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Continue on West 4000 South Road
9.7 mi · 13 min · West 4000 South Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South 2000 West Road
3 mi · 5 min · South 2000 West Road
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Keep slight right to continue on South 2000 West Road
716 ft · 14 sec · South 2000 West Road
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Continue on West 1000S Road
1490 ft · 30 sec · West 1000S Road
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Continue on West Jeffery Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · West Jeffery Street
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Turn left onto South Schuyler Avenue
2905 ft · 49 sec · South Schuyler Avenue
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Turn right onto East River Street
1240 ft · 34 sec · East River Street
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Turn left onto South Harrison Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Harrison Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Fair Street
2023 ft · 36 sec · Fair Street
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Continue on North Hobbie Avenue
3102 ft · 54 sec · North Hobbie Avenue
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Continue on South Kinzie Avenue
2.1 mi · 4 min · South Kinzie Avenue
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Turn left onto I-57 North: Chicago
1280 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
42.8 mi · 51 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 Herscher 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
42.8 mi · 00h 51m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Herscher 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 Herscher to Niles?
The road trip is about 86.7 miles (139.6 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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?
Matteson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.6 miles from Herscher and 42.2 miles from Niles.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 68.7 miles (110.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 18 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 3:04 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.27 one way or $28.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Herscher and Rain Showers near Niles.
Stop Ideas Near Matteson
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 Matteson.
Homewood
Dyer station
Hammond–Whiting station
Joliet Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Herscher and Niles. Straight-line distance: 68.72 mi (110.59 km).
#1 Herscher
City in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 1,483 |
| Coordinates | 41.0492000, -88.0978300 |
| 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: 140 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 04m |
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 | $14.27 | $28.55 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $16.19 | $32.39 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $17.86 | $35.72 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $20.11 | $40.21 |
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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