How far is Lakewood, IL from Niles, IL?

The driving distance from Lakewood, IL to Niles, IL is about 41.1 miles (66.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.8 miles (51.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
41.11 mi
01h 02m
Flight
31.81 mi
51.2 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.81 mi
Kilometers
51.2 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.11 mi
Kilometers
66.16 km
Drive Time
01h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Niles
Fri, Nov 6, 7:02 PM CST
Return by in Lakewood
Fri, Nov 6, 8:04 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lakewood
2026-11-06T18:00
Arrive Niles
Fri, Nov 6, 7:02 PM CST
Route Timing
01h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM CST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:26 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lakewood
9:30 PM CST
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Kildeer
IL

City in Illinois, United States of America

From Lakewood
17.6 mi
00h 31m
To Niles
23.5 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
45°F
Today

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 7:00 AM CST
Wind
10 to 15 mph NNW
Destination
48°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM CST
Wind
15 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lakewood and Niles.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lakewood and Niles.

  1. 1

    Start on Broadway Avenue

    104 m · 21 sec · Broadway Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Broadway Avenue

    2550 ft · 2 min · Broadway Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Riverside Drive

    93 m · 14 sec · Riverside Drive

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Lake Avenue

    905 ft · 40 sec · Lake Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Lake Shore Drive

    155 m · 22 sec · Lake Shore Drive

  6. 6

    Continue on South Dole Avenue

    1700 ft · 52 sec · South Dole Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto West Virginia Street

    1996 ft · 36 sec · West Virginia Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Northwest Highway

    7.3 mi · 12 min · Northwest Highway

  9. 9

    Turn left onto State Route 22

    4.9 mi · 8 min · State Route 22

  10. 10

    Continue on West Main Street

    1933 ft · 49 sec · West Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Rand Road

    4.4 mi · 5 min · Rand Road

  12. 12

    Continue on North Rand Road

    4.5 mi · 7 min · North Rand Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Palatine Road

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Palatine Road

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 45, IL 21: Milwaukee Avenue

    104 m · 9 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto East Palatine Road

    3061 ft · 1 min · East Palatine Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Milwaukee Avenue

    4.4 mi · 7 min · Milwaukee Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on North Milwaukee Avenue

    3.1 mi · 5 min · North Milwaukee Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West Howard Street

    1303 ft · 31 sec · West Howard Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto North Waukegan Road

    4 m · 1 sec · North Waukegan Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Waukegan Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lakewood and Niles.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
20 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Northwest Highway
7.32 mi · 18%
State Route 22
4.95 mi · 12%
North Rand Road
4.46 mi · 11%
Rand Road
4.42 mi · 11%
Milwaukee Avenue
4.37 mi · 11%
Palatine Road
3.82 mi · 9%
Longest Stretch

Northwest Highway

Continue on Northwest Highway

7.32 mi · 00h 12m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.3 mi
31.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kildeer
00h 31m from Lakewood
Leave By
4:26 PM CST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Lakewood and Partly Sunny near Niles.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lakewood to Niles?

The road trip is about 41.1 miles (66.2 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?

Kildeer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.6 miles from Lakewood and 23.5 miles from Niles.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 31.8 miles (51.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:26 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.68 one way or $13.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Lakewood and Partly Sunny near Niles.

Stop Ideas Near Kildeer

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Kildeer, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kildeer.

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Glenview station

23 mi away
1116 Depot St.
RAIL

La Grange Road

42 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Naperville

44 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

Summit

46 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lakewood and Niles. Straight-line distance: 31.81 mi (51.2 km).

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#1 Lakewood

Lakewood is a place in Illinois, United States.

Population0
Coordinates42.2291900, -88.3550900
Altitude271
CountryUnited States
Niles

#2 Niles

City in Trumbull County, Ohio

Population28,615
Coordinates42.0189200, -87.8028400
Altitude194
CountryUnited States
Start: Broadway Avenue (-88.355082, 42.229047)
End: West Howard Street (-87.802809, 42.018948)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 66 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.45 gal
5.49 L · about $6.68
Round trip
$13.36
2.9 gal · 10.98 L
Estimated CO2
12.9 kg one way
Round trip: 25.8 kg / 57 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.61 $6.68 $13.36
Mid-grade $5.24 $7.60 $15.20
Premium $5.79 $8.40 $16.80
Diesel $6.59 $9.56 $19.12

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Lakewood and Niles. The current time is 18:00:28.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.