How far is Niles, IL from Bellwood, IL?
The driving distance from Niles, IL to Bellwood, IL is about 12.7 miles (20.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.4 miles (16.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Niles and Bellwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Niles and Bellwood.
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Start on North Waukegan Road
4 m · 6 sec · North Waukegan Road
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Turn left onto West Howard Street
1303 ft · 37 sec · West Howard Street
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Turn sharp left onto North Milwaukee Avenue
152 m · 10 sec · North Milwaukee Avenue
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Turn slight right onto North Harlem Avenue
4.4 mi · 9 min · North Harlem Avenue
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Turn right onto West Forest Preserve Drive
2.3 mi · 4 min · West Forest Preserve Drive
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Turn right onto West Belmont Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Belmont Avenue
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Turn left onto 25th Avenue
3.4 mi · 6 min · 25th Avenue
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Turn right onto Saint Charles Road
2689 ft · 1 min · Saint Charles Road
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Turn left onto Eastern Avenue
641 ft · 14 sec · Eastern Avenue
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Turn right onto Butterfield Road
2109 ft · 45 sec · Butterfield Road
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Turn left onto Morris Avenue
552 ft · 26 sec · Morris Avenue
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Turn right onto Washington Boulevard
102 m · 9 sec · Washington Boulevard
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Turn left onto Mannheim Road
120 m · 17 sec · Mannheim Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mannheim Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Niles and Bellwood.
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.
North Harlem Avenue
Turn slight right onto North Harlem Avenue
4.41 mi · 00h 09m
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.
Rain Showers leaving Niles and Showers And Thunderstorms near Bellwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Niles to Bellwood?
The road trip is about 12.7 miles (20.5 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?
River Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.3 miles from Niles and 6.4 miles from Bellwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.4 miles (16.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.10 one way or $4.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Niles and Showers And Thunderstorms near Bellwood.
Stop Ideas Near River Grove
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 River Grove.
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Glenview station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Niles and Bellwood. Straight-line distance: 10.36 mi (16.67 km).
#1 Niles
City in Trumbull County, Ohio
| Population | 28,615 |
| Coordinates | 42.0189200, -87.8028400 |
| Altitude | 194 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bellwood
Village in United States of America
| Population | 18,436 |
| Coordinates | 41.8814200, -87.8831200 |
| Altitude | 193 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bellwood (-87.88312, 41.88142)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 20 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $2.10 | $4.20 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $2.38 | $4.76 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $2.63 | $5.25 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $2.96 | $5.91 |
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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