How far is Niles, IL from Beach Park, IL?

The driving distance from Niles, IL to Beach Park, IL is about 33.6 miles (54 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28 miles (45.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m 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
33.57 mi
00h 49m
Flight
28.01 mi
45.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.01 mi
Kilometers
45.07 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.57 mi
Kilometers
54.03 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Beach Park
Thu, Oct 15, 8:13 PM CDT
Return by in Niles
Thu, Oct 15, 9:02 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Niles
2026-10-15T19:24
Arrive Beach Park
Thu, Oct 15, 8:13 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:52 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
Bannockburn
IL

Village in West Deerfield and Vernon townships of Lake County, Illinois, United States

From Niles
16.8 mi
00h 24m
To Beach Park
16.8 mi
00h 24m

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
60°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Niles and Beach Park.

  1. 1

    Start on North Waukegan Road

    4 m · 5 sec · North Waukegan Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Howard Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · West Howard Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto New Gross Point Road

    531 ft · 11 sec · New Gross Point Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Gross Point Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Gross Point Road

  5. 5

    Turn slight left onto Lockwood Avenue

    1420 ft · 59 sec · Lockwood Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto West Dempster Street

    45 m · 11 sec · West Dempster Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 94 West

    1302 ft · 32 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Edens Expressway

    7.2 mi · 10 min · Edens Expressway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Skokie Highway

    3.8 mi · 4 min · Skokie Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Skokie Valley Road

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Skokie Valley Road

  11. 11

    Continue on South Skokie Highway

    9.8 mi · 12 min · South Skokie Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 132: Grand Avenue, Grandville Avenue

    922 ft · 25 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on IL 132: Grandville Avenue

    56 m · 11 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Grand Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · Grand Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North Green Bay Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · North Green Bay Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West Yorkhouse Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · West Yorkhouse Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North Lewis Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · North Lewis Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West Beach Road

    131 m · 14 sec · West Beach Road

  19. 19

    Turn right

    64 m · 22 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left

    93 m · 22 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
62.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Skokie Highway
9.81 mi · 29%
Edens Expressway
7.16 mi · 21%
Skokie Highway
3.84 mi · 11%
Skokie Valley Road
3.38 mi · 10%
North Green Bay Road
2.79 mi · 8%
West Howard Street
1.55 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

South Skokie Highway

Continue on South Skokie Highway

9.81 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
00h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.6 mi
28 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bannockburn
00h 24m from Niles
Leave By
4:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Niles and Showers And Thunderstorms near Beach Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Niles to Beach Park?

The road trip is about 33.6 miles (54 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?

Bannockburn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.8 miles from Niles and 16.8 miles from Beach Park.

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

The direct path is about 28 miles (45.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 4:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.50 one way or $11.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Bannockburn

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

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

RAIL

Glenview station

14 mi away
1116 Depot St.
RAIL

Chicago Union Station

40 mi away
225 South Canal Street
RAIL

La Grange Road

42 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

45 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Niles and Beach Park. Straight-line distance: 28.01 mi (45.07 km).

Niles

#1 Niles

City in Trumbull County, Ohio

Population28,615
Coordinates42.0189200, -87.8028400
Altitude194
CountryUnited States
Beach Park

#2 Beach Park

City in Illinois, United States of America

Population13,641
Coordinates42.4222400, -87.8573000
Altitude213
CountryUnited States
Start: Niles (-87.80284, 42.01892)
End: Beach Park (-87.8573, 42.42224)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 54 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.18 gal
4.48 L · about $5.50
Round trip
$11.01
2.36 gal · 8.96 L
Estimated CO2
10.5 kg one way
Round trip: 21 kg / 46 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $5.50 $11.01
Mid-grade $5.29 $6.24 $12.49
Premium $5.84 $6.89 $13.78
Diesel $6.57 $7.75 $15.51

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 Beach Park. The current time is 19:24:01.

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.