How far is Niles, IL from Burr Ridge, IL?
The driving distance from Niles, IL to Burr Ridge, IL is about 24.4 miles (39.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.6 miles (31.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m 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 36m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Cook County, Illinois, United States
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Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Niles and Burr Ridge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Niles and Burr Ridge.
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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
1980 ft · 31 sec · Adlai Stevenson Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward County Line Road South
1712 ft · 48 sec
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Turn straight onto South County Line Road
2755 ft · 59 sec · South County Line Road
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Turn right onto 77th Street
785 ft · 34 sec · 77th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 77th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Niles and Burr Ridge.
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.
Tri-State Tollway
Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
11.5 mi · 00h 15m
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 Burr Ridge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Niles to Burr Ridge?
The road trip is about 24.4 miles (39.3 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?
Northlake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.2 miles from Niles and 12.2 miles from Burr Ridge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.6 miles (31.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 7:18 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.01 one way or $8.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Niles and Showers And Thunderstorms near Burr Ridge.
Stop Ideas Near Northlake
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 Northlake.
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Glenview station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Niles and Burr Ridge. Straight-line distance: 19.58 mi (31.51 km).
#1 Niles
City in Trumbull County, Ohio
| Population | 28,615 |
| Coordinates | 42.0189200, -87.8028400 |
| Altitude | 194 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Burr Ridge
Village in United States of America
| Population | 10,691 |
| Coordinates | 41.7489200, -87.9183900 |
| Altitude | 214 |
| Country | United States |
End: Burr Ridge (-87.91839, 41.74892)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 39 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $4.01 | $8.02 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $4.55 | $9.10 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $5.02 | $10.04 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $5.65 | $11.30 |
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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