How far is Niles, IL from Cherry Valley, IL?

The driving distance from Niles, IL to Cherry Valley, IL is about 64.8 miles (104.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 60.6 miles (97.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
64.79 mi
01h 16m
Flight
60.6 mi
97.52 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
60.6 mi
Kilometers
97.52 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
64.79 mi
Kilometers
104.27 km
Drive Time
01h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cherry Valley
Thu, Oct 15, 7:46 PM CDT
Return by in Niles
Thu, Oct 15, 9:03 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Niles
2026-10-15T18:30
Arrive Cherry Valley
Thu, Oct 15, 7:46 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:56 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Niles
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Gilberts
IL

Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America

From Niles
32.3 mi
00h 38m
To Cherry Valley
32.5 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Today

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
60°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Niles and Cherry Valley.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Niles and Cherry Valley.

  1. 1

    Start on North Waukegan Road

    2122 ft · 44 sec · North Waukegan Road

  2. 2

    Continue on North Milwaukee Avenue

    155 m · 17 sec · North Milwaukee Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Touhy Avenue

    2.8 mi · 5 min · West Touhy Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Dee Road

    1 mi · 2 min · South Dee Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Devon Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Devon Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 90 West Toll

    1349 ft · 33 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

    56 mi · 1 hr · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Irene Road

    2277 ft · 51 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Irene Road

    1769 ft · 58 sec · Irene Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto U.S. Grant Memorial Highway

    2 mi · 3 min · U.S. Grant Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Elgin Street

    1760 ft · 35 sec · Elgin Street

  12. 12

    Continue on East State Street

    1419 ft · 28 sec · East State Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East State Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Niles and Cherry Valley.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
56 mi · 86%
West Touhy Avenue
2.78 mi · 4%
U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
1.98 mi · 3%
South Dee Road
1.01 mi · 2%
Devon Avenue
0.9 mi · 1%
Irene Road
0.77 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

56 mi · 01h 00m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.2 mi
60.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gilberts
00h 38m from Niles
Leave By
3:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Niles and Showers And Thunderstorms near Cherry Valley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Niles to Cherry Valley?

The road trip is about 64.8 miles (104.3 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?

Gilberts is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.3 miles from Niles and 32.5 miles from Cherry Valley.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 60.6 miles (97.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.68 one way or $21.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Niles and Showers And Thunderstorms near Cherry Valley.

Stop Ideas Near Gilberts

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Gilberts, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gilberts.

RAIL

Naperville

41 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

Glenview station

47 mi away
1116 Depot St.
RAIL

Plano

51 mi away
101 West Main Street
RAIL

La Grange Road

52 mi away
25 West Burlington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Niles and Cherry Valley. Straight-line distance: 60.6 mi (97.52 km).

Niles

#1 Niles

City in Trumbull County, Ohio

Population28,615
Coordinates42.0189200, -87.8028400
Altitude194
CountryUnited States
Cherry Valley

#2 Cherry Valley

Township in Winnebago County, Illinois

Population2,853
Coordinates42.2347434, -88.9489912
Altitude222
CountryUnited States
Start: Niles (-87.80284, 42.01892)
End: Cherry Valley (-88.948991, 42.234743)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 104 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.29 gal
8.65 L · about $10.68
Round trip
$21.37
4.58 gal · 17.3 L
Estimated CO2
20.4 kg one way
Round trip: 40.7 kg / 90 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $10.68 $21.37
Mid-grade $5.29 $12.12 $24.24
Premium $5.84 $13.37 $26.73
Diesel $6.57 $15.05 $30.10

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Illinois · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Niles and Cherry Valley. The current time is 18:30:19.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.