How far is Niles, IL from Benld, IL?
The driving distance from Niles, IL to Benld, IL is about 259.4 miles (417.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 227.8 miles (366.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 55m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in McLean County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Niles and Benld.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Niles and Benld.
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Start on North Waukegan Road
2122 ft · 44 sec · North Waukegan Road
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Continue on North Milwaukee Avenue
155 m · 17 sec · North Milwaukee Avenue
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Turn right onto West Touhy Avenue
3.5 mi · 7 min · West Touhy Avenue
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Turn left onto South Des Plaines River Road
56 m · 4 sec · South Des Plaines River Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 294 South: Indiana
2265 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
11.5 mi · 15 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway
4.8 mi · 6 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Keep slight right to continue on Tri-State Tollway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 55: Chicago, St. Louis
1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis
2295 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway
119.4 mi · 2 hr 13 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis, Springfield
64.8 mi · 1 hr 10 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis
48.1 mi · 52 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 138: Benld, Mount Olive
1903 ft · 36 sec
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Turn right onto Lakeview Drive
3.4 mi · 6 min · Lakeview Drive
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Turn left onto East Central Avenue
1703 ft · 40 sec · East Central Avenue
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Turn left onto South Main Street
55 m · 10 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right
39 m · 6 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Niles and Benld.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway
119 mi · 02h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Niles and Mostly Sunny near Benld.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Niles to Benld?
The road trip is about 259.4 miles (417.5 km) and usually takes 04h 55m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Towanda is a useful midpoint, sitting about 129.7 miles from Niles and 129.7 miles from Benld.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 227.8 miles (366.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.54 one way or $69.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Niles and Mostly Sunny near Benld.
Stop Ideas Near Towanda
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall - Town of Normal
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Bloomington Finance Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Towanda.
Uptown Station
Pontiac station
Lincoln
Peoria, Illinois
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Niles and Benld. Straight-line distance: 227.82 mi (366.64 km).
#1 Niles
City in Trumbull County, Ohio
| Population | 28,615 |
| Coordinates | 42.0189200, -87.8028400 |
| Altitude | 194 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Benld
City in Macoupin County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 1,406 |
| Coordinates | 39.0928200, -89.8039800 |
| Altitude | 192 |
| Country | United States |
End: Benld (-89.80398, 39.09282)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 418 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 14m |
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 | $3.77 | $34.54 | $69.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $38.96 | $77.91 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $42.63 | $85.26 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $48.58 | $97.17 |
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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