How far is Lordstown, OH from Niles, IL?
The driving distance from Lordstown, OH to Niles, IL is about 404.6 miles (651.2 km), with a travel time of about 07h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 363.6 miles (585.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 32m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Williams County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lordstown and Niles.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lordstown and Niles.
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Start on Tod Avenue Southwest
1.5 mi · 2 min · Tod Avenue Southwest
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Turn right onto Hallock Young Road Southwest
2 mi · 4 min · Hallock Young Road Southwest
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Continue straight
155 m · 14 sec
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Keep slight left
2549 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike
27.3 mi · 29 min · Ohio Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Ohio Turnpike
187.4 mi · 3 hr 21 min · Ohio Turnpike
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Continue on Indiana Toll Road
155.7 mi · 2 hr 49 min · Indiana Toll Road
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Turn straight onto Indiana Toll Road
963 ft · 2 min · Indiana Toll Road
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Merge slight right onto Indiana Toll Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Indiana Toll Road
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Continue on Chicago Skyway
2.9 mi · 5 min · Chicago Skyway
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Turn straight onto Chicago Skyway
724 ft · 18 sec · Chicago Skyway
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Merge slight left onto Chicago Skyway
4.1 mi · 6 min · Chicago Skyway
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Keep slight left to continue on Chicago Skyway
1987 ft · 31 sec · Chicago Skyway
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Merge slight left onto Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
7.2 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 Lordstown and Niles.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Ohio Turnpike
Keep slight left to continue on Ohio Turnpike
187 mi · 03h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lordstown and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Niles.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lordstown to Niles?
The road trip is about 404.6 miles (651.2 km) and usually takes 07h 32m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Holiday City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 201.9 miles from Lordstown and 202.7 miles from Niles.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 363.6 miles (585.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 41 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $52.91 one way or $105.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 126.9 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Lordstown and Niles, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lordstown and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Niles.
Stop Ideas Near Holiday City
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 Holiday City.
Bryan
Waterloo
Jackson station
Albion station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lordstown and Niles. Straight-line distance: 363.6 mi (585.15 km).
#1 Lordstown
City in Trumbull County, Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 3,244 |
| Coordinates | 41.1656100, -80.8575800 |
| Altitude | 290 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Niles
City in Trumbull County, Ohio
| Population | 28,615 |
| Coordinates | 42.0189200, -87.8028400 |
| Altitude | 194 |
| Country | United States |
End: Niles (-87.80284, 42.01892)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 651 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 02m |
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 | $3.71 | $52.91 | $105.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $60.58 | $121.15 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $68.40 | $136.80 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $61.46 | $122.92 |
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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