How far is New Lenox, IL from Niles, IL?
The driving distance from New Lenox, IL to Niles, IL is about 48.3 miles (77.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 36 miles (58 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 59m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Lenox and Niles.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Lenox and Niles.
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Start on the route
66 m · 23 sec
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Turn left onto East Haven Avenue
53 m · 10 sec · East Haven Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Cedar Road
32 m · 2 sec · North Cedar Road
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Exit the roundabout onto North Cedar Road
2.5 mi · 6 min · North Cedar Road
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Turn left onto Maple Road
1060 ft · 18 sec · Maple Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 355 Toll North: West Suburbs
3244 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway
10.9 mi · 12 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 55 North: Chicago
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway
6.9 mi · 9 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 294 Tollway North: Wisconsin
1.6 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 294 North: Wisconsin
1694 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
4.8 mi · 6 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway
11.7 mi · 15 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward Touhy Avenue
635 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Touhy Avenue
2694 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Touhy Avenue East
1749 ft · 43 sec
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Turn straight onto East Touhy Avenue
3 mi · 6 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 New Lenox 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.
Tri-State Tollway
Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway
11.7 mi · 00h 15m
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 New Lenox 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 New Lenox to Niles?
The road trip is about 48.3 miles (77.8 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?
Indian Head Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.6 miles from New Lenox and 25.8 miles from Niles.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 36 miles (58 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 4:30 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.98 one way or $15.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around New Lenox and Rain Showers near Niles.
Stop Ideas Near Indian Head Park
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 Indian Head Park.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Lenox and Niles. Straight-line distance: 36.01 mi (57.96 km).
#1 New Lenox
Village in Illinois
| Population | 27,088 |
| Coordinates | 41.5119800, -87.9656100 |
| Altitude | 204 |
| 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: 78 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
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 | $7.98 | $15.95 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $9.05 | $18.10 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $9.98 | $19.96 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $11.24 | $22.47 |
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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