How far is Niles, MI from Dayton, MI?
The driving distance from Niles, MI to Dayton, MI is about 11.1 miles (17.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.8 miles (15.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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City in Berrien County, Michigan, United Staes
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Niles and Dayton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Niles and Dayton.
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Start on North 5th Street
652 ft · 20 sec · North 5th Street
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Turn right onto Broadway Street
972 ft · 29 sec · Broadway Street
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Continue on Grant Street
1740 ft · 57 sec · Grant Street
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Turn left onto South Lincoln Avenue
1333 ft · 40 sec · South Lincoln Avenue
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Turn slight right onto West Chicago Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · West Chicago Road
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Turn right onto Pulaski Highway
7.6 mi · 10 min · Pulaski Highway
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Turn right onto Dayton Road
2369 ft · 1 min · Dayton Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Dayton Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Niles and Dayton.
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.
Pulaski Highway
Turn right onto Pulaski Highway
7.62 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Niles and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Dayton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Niles to Dayton?
The road trip is about 11.1 miles (17.9 km) and usually takes 00h 17m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Buchanan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.6 miles from Niles and 5.6 miles from Dayton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.8 miles (15.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.47 one way or $2.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Niles and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Dayton.
Stop Ideas Near Buchanan
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 Buchanan.
Niles station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Niles and Dayton. Straight-line distance: 9.79 mi (15.75 km).
#1 Niles
City in Berrien and Cass counties of Michigan
| Population | 13,758 |
| Coordinates | 41.8297700, -86.2541800 |
| Altitude | 209 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dayton
Dayton is a place in Michigan, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.7983800, -86.4394600 |
| Altitude | 226 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dayton (-86.43946, 41.79838)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 18 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $1.47 | $2.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.66 | $3.32 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $1.82 | $3.63 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.07 | $4.14 |
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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