How far is Highland Park, IL from Niles, IL?
The driving distance from Highland Park, IL to Niles, IL is about 15.3 miles (24.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.2 miles (18.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This is an easy same-day return drive. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This is an easy same-day return drive.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Cook County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Showers
Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Highland Park and Niles.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Highland Park and Niles.
-
1
Start on Green Bay Road
1185 ft · 33 sec · Green Bay Road
-
2
Turn left onto Central Avenue
1 km · 1 min · Central Avenue
-
3
Continue on Deerfield Road
639 ft · 13 sec · Deerfield Road
-
4
Continue on Deerfield Road
932 ft · 19 sec · Deerfield Road
-
5
Take the ramp slight right toward US 41 South: Skokie Valley Road
1097 ft · 27 sec
-
6
Merge slight left onto Skokie Highway
3.2 mi · 3 min · Skokie Highway
-
7
Continue on Edens Expressway
7.2 mi · 9 min · Edens Expressway
-
8
Take the exit slight right toward IL 58 West: Dempster Street
1512 ft · 52 sec
-
9
Turn straight onto West Dempster Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · West Dempster Street
-
10
Turn left onto North Waukegan Road
1675 ft · 40 sec · North Waukegan Road
-
11
Continue on North Waukegan Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Waukegan Road
-
12
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Waukegan Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Highland 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.
Edens Expressway
Continue on Edens Expressway
7.25 mi · 00h 09m
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.
Rain Showers leaving Highland Park 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 Highland Park to Niles?
The road trip is about 15.3 miles (24.7 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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?
Northfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.6 miles from Highland Park and 7.7 miles from Niles.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.2 miles (18.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.52 one way or $5.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Highland Park and Rain Showers near Niles.
Stop Ideas Near Northfield
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 Northfield.
Glenview station
Chicago Union Station
La Grange Road
Summit
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Highland Park and Niles. Straight-line distance: 11.25 mi (18.1 km).
#1 Highland Park
City in Lake County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 29,427 |
| Coordinates | 42.1816900, -87.8003400 |
| Altitude | 212 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Niles
City in Trumbull County, Ohio
| Population | 28,615 |
| Coordinates | 42.0189200, -87.8028400 |
| Altitude | 194 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Waukegan Road (-87.802809, 42.018948)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 25 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.67 | $2.52 | $5.04 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $2.86 | $5.72 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $3.15 | $6.30 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $3.55 | $7.10 |
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