How far is Niles, IL from Charlevoix, MI?
The driving distance from Niles, IL to Charlevoix, MI is about 366.4 miles (589.7 km), with a travel time of about 07h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 261 miles (420 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 07h 12m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Census designated place in Ottaway County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Niles and Charlevoix.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Niles and Charlevoix.
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Start on North Waukegan Road
4 m · 5 sec · North Waukegan Road
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Turn right onto West Howard Street
3171 ft · 1 min · West Howard Street
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Turn right onto North Caldwell Avenue
2.9 mi · 4 min · North Caldwell Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward I 94 East
1370 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Edens Expressway
2.1 mi · 2 min · Edens Expressway
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Continue on Kennedy Expressway
8.1 mi · 12 min · Kennedy Expressway
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Continue on Dan Ryan Expressway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Dan Ryan Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
3.8 mi · 5 min · Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90 East
2183 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight right onto Dan Ryan Expressway (Local)
2612 ft · 50 sec · Dan Ryan Expressway (Local)
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Keep slight left to continue on Chicago Skyway
4.5 mi · 7 min · Chicago Skyway
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Turn straight onto Chicago Skyway
591 ft · 14 sec · Chicago Skyway
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Merge slight left onto Chicago Skyway
3.1 mi · 5 min · Chicago Skyway
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Continue on Indiana Toll Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Indiana Toll Road
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Turn straight onto Indiana Toll Road
961 ft · 2 min · Indiana Toll Road
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Merge slight right onto Indiana Toll Road
1.8 mi · 2 min · Indiana Toll Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Indiana Toll Road
17.4 mi · 19 min · Indiana Toll Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 94, US 6, SR 51: Detroit, Lake Station
851 ft · 21 sec
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Continue straight
622 ft · 15 sec
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Continue straight
1977 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 94 East: Detroit
3126 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
63.3 mi · 1 hr 8 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 196 North, US 31 North: South Haven, Holland, Grand Rapids
45.3 mi · 49 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Gerald R Ford Freeway
32 mi · 35 min · Gerald R Ford Freeway
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Take the exit slight left
1700 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight right
118.4 mi · 2 hr 3 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 131
28 m · 5 sec · US 131
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Exit the roundabout onto US 131
1.3 km · 1 min · US 131
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Turn left onto Fife Lake Road
4.9 mi · 9 min · Fife Lake Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Supply Road
3.9 mi · 7 min · Supply Road
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Turn right onto Williamsburg Road
5.8 mi · 10 min · Williamsburg Road
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Continue on Elk Lake Road
8.2 mi · 14 min · Elk Lake Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South US 31 Highway
20.8 mi · 29 min · South US 31 Highway
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Continue on US-31
2340 ft · 44 sec · US-31
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Continue on North US 31 Highway
1.7 mi · 2 min · North US 31 Highway
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Continue on US 31 South
8.8 mi · 12 min · US 31 South
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Continue on Bridge Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · Bridge Street
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Turn right onto Bridge Park Drive
83 m · 12 sec · Bridge Park Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bridge Park Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Niles and Charlevoix.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Gerald R Ford Freeway
Merge slight right
118 mi · 02h 03m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Niles and Sunny near Charlevoix.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Niles to Charlevoix?
The road trip is about 366.4 miles (589.7 km) and usually takes 07h 12m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Jenison is a useful midpoint, sitting about 182.9 miles from Niles and 183.6 miles from Charlevoix.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 261 miles (420 km), while the road route adds roughly 105.4 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $63.23 one way or $126.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 114.9 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Niles and Charlevoix, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Niles and Sunny near Charlevoix.
Stop Ideas Near Jenison
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Former City Hall Site
Hudsonville City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Jenison.
Vernon J. Ehlers Station
Holland station
Rockford, Michigan
Howard City, Michigan
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Niles and Charlevoix. Straight-line distance: 260.99 mi (420.02 km).
#1 Niles
City in Trumbull County, Ohio
| Population | 28,615 |
| Coordinates | 42.0189200, -87.8028400 |
| Altitude | 194 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Charlevoix
City in Charlevoix County, Michigan, United States of America
| Population | 1,657 |
| Coordinates | 45.3180600, -85.2584000 |
| Altitude | 181 |
| Country | United States |
End: Charlevoix (-85.2584, 45.31806)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 590 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 34m |
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 | $4.89 | $63.23 | $126.46 |
| Mid-grade | $5.48 | $70.80 | $141.61 |
| Premium | $6.02 | $77.89 | $155.78 |
| Diesel | $6.83 | $88.29 | $176.57 |
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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