How far is Lake Summerset, IL from Niles, IL?
The driving distance from Lake Summerset, IL to Niles, IL is about 104.2 miles (167.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 86.6 miles (139.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 39m 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 49m.
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.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lake Summerset and Niles.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Summerset and Niles.
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Start on Pier Drive
1.6 km · 4 min · Pier Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Lake Summerset Road
599 ft · 29 sec · Lake Summerset Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Best Road
1.8 mi · 5 min · Best Road
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Turn left onto Freeport Road
2.5 mi · 3 min · Freeport Road
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Turn right onto Center Road
2.9 mi · 4 min · Center Road
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Continue on Trask Bridge Road
9 mi · 12 min · Trask Bridge Road
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Turn right onto North Meridian Road
2.7 mi · 5 min · North Meridian Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Meridian Road
48 m · 9 sec · North Meridian Road
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Exit the roundabout onto North Meridian Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · North Meridian Road
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Take the ramp left
1137 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
12.5 mi · 14 min · U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
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Continue straight
1 km · 41 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90 East: Chicago
2544 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
19.8 mi · 21 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 Lake Summerset and Niles.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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 Lake Summerset 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 Lake Summerset to Niles?
The road trip is about 104.2 miles (167.7 km) and usually takes 01h 49m 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?
Riley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.8 miles from Lake Summerset and 54.4 miles from Niles.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 86.6 miles (139.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.6 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 2:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.17 one way or $34.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Lake Summerset and Rain Showers near Niles.
Stop Ideas Near Riley
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lake Summerset and Niles. Straight-line distance: 86.56 mi (139.31 km).
#1 Lake Summerset
Census designated place
| Population | 2,048 |
| Coordinates | 42.4544600, -89.3895600 |
| Altitude | 262 |
| 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: 168 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 17m |
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 | $17.17 | $34.33 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $19.47 | $38.95 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $21.48 | $42.96 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $24.18 | $48.36 |
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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