How far is Kirkland, IL from Niles, IL?
The driving distance from Kirkland, IL to Niles, IL is about 66.3 miles (106.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 54 miles (86.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 27m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.
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.
Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kirkland and Niles.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kirkland and Niles.
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Start on South 6th Street
16 m · 4 sec · South 6th Street
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Turn right onto West Main Street
6.9 mi · 10 min · West Main Street
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Turn straight onto Park Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Park Avenue
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Continue on West Main Street
2.7 mi · 4 min · West Main Street
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Turn left
6.1 mi · 9 min
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 90 Toll East: Chicago
2019 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
1.6 km · 1 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 Kirkland 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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Kirkland 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 Kirkland to Niles?
The road trip is about 66.3 miles (106.7 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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 31.1 miles from Kirkland and 35.2 miles from Niles.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 54 miles (86.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:02 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.92 one way or $21.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Kirkland and Rain Showers near Niles.
Stop Ideas Near Gilberts
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 Gilberts.
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Glenview station
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La Grange Road
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kirkland and Niles. Straight-line distance: 54.02 mi (86.94 km).
#1 Kirkland
Village in DeKalb County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 1,717 |
| Coordinates | 42.0925300, -88.8512100 |
| Altitude | 234 |
| 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: 107 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 49m |
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 | $10.92 | $21.83 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $12.38 | $24.77 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $13.66 | $27.32 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $15.38 | $30.75 |
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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