How far is Niles, IL from Elk Grove Village, IL?
The driving distance from Niles, IL to Elk Grove Village, IL is about 9.8 miles (15.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.6 miles (13.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 38m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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The most populous city in Cook County, Illinois.
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Patchy Smoke
Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Niles and Elk Grove Village.
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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
7.2 mi · 13 min · West Touhy Avenue
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Continue on East Higgins Road
1379 ft · 30 sec · East Higgins Road
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Turn left onto Landmeier Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Landmeier Road
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Turn left onto Busse Road
1432 ft · 36 sec · Busse Road
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Turn right onto Touhy Avenue
2931 ft · 1 min · Touhy Avenue
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Turn left onto Lively Boulevard
1344 ft · 37 sec · Lively Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lively Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Niles and Elk Grove Village.
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.
West Touhy Avenue
Turn right onto West Touhy Avenue
7.16 mi · 00h 13m
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.
Sunny leaving Niles and Patchy Smoke near Elk Grove Village.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Niles to Elk Grove Village?
The road trip is about 9.8 miles (15.8 km) and usually takes 00h 19m 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?
Des Plaines is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.9 miles from Niles and 4.9 miles from Elk Grove Village.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.6 miles (13.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.32 one way or $2.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Niles and Patchy Smoke near Elk Grove Village.
Stop Ideas Near Des Plaines
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 Des Plaines.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Niles and Elk Grove Village. Straight-line distance: 8.66 mi (13.94 km).
#1 Niles
City in Trumbull County, Ohio
| Population | 28,615 |
| Coordinates | 42.0189200, -87.8028400 |
| Altitude | 194 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Elk Grove Village
City in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 31,831 |
| Coordinates | 42.0039200, -87.9703500 |
| Altitude | 209 |
| Country | United States |
End: Elk Grove Village (-87.97035, 42.00392)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 16 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
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 | $1.32 | $2.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.49 | $2.98 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $1.63 | $3.26 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $1.86 | $3.71 |
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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