How far is Niles, IL from Boulder Hill, IL?
The driving distance from Niles, IL to Boulder Hill, IL is about 43.8 miles (70.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.7 miles (55.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Village in Downers Grove, Lisle, and York Townships, DuPage County, Illinois, US
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Niles and Boulder Hill.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Niles and Boulder Hill.
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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
8.9 mi · 12 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 88 West, I 294 South: Aurora, Indiana
1.5 km · 2 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Keep slight right to continue on Tri-State Tollway
1251 ft · 31 sec · Tri-State Tollway
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Continue on Tri-State Tollway
1937 ft · 47 sec · Tri-State Tollway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 88 West Toll: Aurora
2633 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
1.2 km · 60 sec · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
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Keep slight right to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
15.2 mi · 19 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 59
2023 ft · 49 sec
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Turn slight left onto IL 59 South: Naperville, Plainfield
83 m · 9 sec
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Turn straight onto Illinois Route 59
3.5 mi · 7 min · Illinois Route 59
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Turn right onto West Ogden Avenue
5 mi · 9 min · West Ogden Avenue
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Turn right
2.7 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto Briarcliff Road
95 m · 19 sec · Briarcliff Road
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Turn left onto Fernwood Road
92 m · 15 sec · Fernwood Road
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Turn right onto Greenbriar Road
1618 ft · 1 min · Greenbriar Road
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Turn left onto Circle Drive East
1261 ft · 56 sec · Circle Drive East
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Circle Drive East
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Niles and Boulder Hill.
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.
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
Keep slight right to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
15.2 mi · 00h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Niles and Mostly Sunny near Boulder Hill.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Niles to Boulder Hill?
The road trip is about 43.8 miles (70.5 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?
Downers Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.9 miles from Niles and 21.9 miles from Boulder Hill.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.7 miles (55.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.1 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:14 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.97 one way or $13.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Niles and Mostly Sunny near Boulder Hill.
Stop Ideas Near Downers 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 Downers Grove.
La Grange Road
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Chicago Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Niles and Boulder Hill. Straight-line distance: 34.66 mi (55.78 km).
#1 Niles
City in Trumbull County, Ohio
| Population | 28,615 |
| Coordinates | 42.0189200, -87.8028400 |
| Altitude | 194 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Boulder Hill
City in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 8,108 |
| Coordinates | 41.7125300, -88.3361800 |
| Altitude | 204 |
| Country | United States |
End: Boulder Hill (-88.33618, 41.71253)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 71 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
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 | $4.50 | $6.97 | $13.93 |
| Mid-grade | $5.12 | $7.93 | $15.87 |
| Premium | $5.68 | $8.80 | $17.60 |
| Diesel | $6.52 | $10.11 | $20.22 |
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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