How far is Niles, IL from Annawan, IL?

The driving distance from Niles, IL to Annawan, IL is about 142.9 miles (230 km), with a travel time of about 02h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 116.6 miles (187.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 35m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
142.94 mi
02h 47m
Flight
116.61 mi
187.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
116.61 mi
Kilometers
187.66 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
142.94 mi
Kilometers
230.04 km
Drive Time
02h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Annawan
Thu, Oct 15, 6:07 PM CDT
Return by in Niles
Thu, Oct 15, 8:55 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Niles
2026-10-15T15:20
Arrive Annawan
Thu, Oct 15, 6:07 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:48 AM to 12:48 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Niles
9:30 PM CDT
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
Nettle Creek
IL

Township in Grundy County, Illinois

From Niles
71.3 mi
01h 23m
To Annawan
71.6 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Today

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
67°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Waukegan Road

    2122 ft · 44 sec · North Waukegan Road

  2. 2

    Continue on North Milwaukee Avenue

    155 m · 17 sec · North Milwaukee Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Touhy Avenue

    3.5 mi · 7 min · West Touhy Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Des Plaines River Road

    56 m · 4 sec · South Des Plaines River Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 294 South: Indiana

    2265 ft · 55 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

    11.5 mi · 15 min · Tri-State Tollway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Tri-State Tollway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Tri-State Tollway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55: Chicago, St. Louis

    1 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis

    2295 ft · 56 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway

    25.9 mi · 32 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West: Iowa

    1.3 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    92.3 mi · 1 hr 39 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 78: Prophetstown, Kewanee

    1260 ft · 37 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East 2750 Street

    702 ft · 14 sec · East 2750 Street

  16. 16

    Continue on North Canal Street

    2535 ft · 51 sec · North Canal Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Canal Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 80 West
93.1 mi · 65%
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
25.9 mi · 18%
Tri-State Tollway
17.5 mi · 12%
West Touhy Avenue
3.52 mi · 2%
I 55
0.63 mi
North Canal Street
0.48 mi
Longest Stretch

I 80 West

Merge slight left

92.3 mi · 01h 39m

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
02h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.3 mi
116.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Nettle Creek
01h 23m from Niles
Leave By
12:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Niles and Showers And Thunderstorms near Annawan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 142.9 miles (230 km) and usually takes 02h 47m 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?

Nettle Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.3 miles from Niles and 71.6 miles from Annawan.

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

The direct path is about 116.6 miles (187.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.3 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 12:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.51 one way or $47.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Niles and Showers And Thunderstorms near Annawan.

Stop Ideas Near Nettle Creek

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Nettle Creek, 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 Nettle Creek.

RAIL

Plano

25 mi away
101 West Main Street
RAIL

Dwight station

41 mi away
119 West Main St.
RAIL

Joliet Transportation Center

43 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street
RAIL

Mendota station

46 mi away
783 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Niles and Annawan. Straight-line distance: 116.61 mi (187.66 km).

Niles

#1 Niles

City in Trumbull County, Ohio

Population28,615
Coordinates42.0189200, -87.8028400
Altitude194
CountryUnited States
Annawan

#2 Annawan

Township in Henry County, Illinois

Population1,056
Coordinates41.3972600, -89.9045500
Altitude192
CountryUnited States
Start: Niles (-87.80284, 42.01892)
End: Annawan (-89.90455, 41.39726)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 230 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.04 gal
19.09 L · about $23.51
Round trip
$47.02
10.08 gal · 38.18 L
Estimated CO2
44.8 kg one way
Round trip: 89.6 kg / 198 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $23.51 $47.02
Mid-grade $5.29 $26.67 $53.34
Premium $5.84 $29.42 $58.84
Diesel $6.57 $33.12 $66.24

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Niles and Annawan. The current time is 15:20:06.

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.