How far is Niles, IL from Gage Park, IL?

The driving distance from Niles, IL to Gage Park, IL is about 21.7 miles (34.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.4 miles (26.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
21.67 mi
00h 34m
Flight
16.41 mi
26.41 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.41 mi
Kilometers
26.41 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.67 mi
Kilometers
34.88 km
Drive Time
00h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gage Park
Fri, Nov 6, 8:55 AM CST
Return by in Niles
Fri, Nov 6, 9:29 AM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Niles
2026-11-06T08:21
Arrive Gage Park
Fri, Nov 6, 8:55 AM CST
Route Timing
00h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:34 AM to 7:34 PM CST

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:22 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Niles
10:00 PM CST
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Chicago
IL

The third most populous city in the United States and the center of the Chicago metropolitan area.

From Niles
10.8 mi
00h 17m
To Gage Park
10.9 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM CST
Wind
15 mph NNW
Destination
50°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM CST
Wind
10 to 15 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Niles and Gage Park.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Niles and Gage Park.

  1. 1

    Start on North Waukegan Road

    4 m · 5 sec · North Waukegan Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Howard Street

    3171 ft · 1 min · West Howard Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Caldwell Avenue

    2.9 mi · 4 min · North Caldwell Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward I 94 East

    1370 ft · 35 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Edens Expressway

    2.1 mi · 2 min · Edens Expressway

  6. 6

    Continue on Kennedy Expressway

    8.1 mi · 12 min · Kennedy Expressway

  7. 7

    Continue on Dan Ryan Expressway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Dan Ryan Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55: Saint Louis, DuSable Lake Shore Drive

    3134 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South: St Louis

    2604 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Stevenson Expressway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Stevenson Expressway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Damen Avenue

    1283 ft · 34 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    143 m · 13 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto South Damen Avenue

    1849 ft · 41 sec · South Damen Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South Archer Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · South Archer Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South Western Avenue

    2.2 mi · 4 min · South Western Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West 55th Street

    1 km · 1 min · West 55th Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South Francisco Avenue

    152 m · 22 sec · South Francisco Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Francisco Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Niles and Gage Park.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
82.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Kennedy Expressway
8.12 mi · 37%
North Caldwell Avenue
2.89 mi · 13%
South Western Avenue
2.22 mi · 10%
Edens Expressway
2.07 mi · 10%
Dan Ryan Expressway
1.26 mi · 6%
Stevenson Expressway
1.13 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Kennedy Expressway

Continue on Kennedy Expressway

8.12 mi · 00h 12m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 34m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.3 mi
16.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chicago
00h 17m from Niles
Leave By
7:22 PM CST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Niles and Partly Sunny near Gage Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Niles to Gage Park?

The road trip is about 21.7 miles (34.9 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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?

Chicago is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.8 miles from Niles and 10.9 miles from Gage Park.

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

The direct path is about 16.4 miles (26.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.58 one way or $7.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Niles and Partly Sunny near Gage Park.

Stop Ideas Near Chicago

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Chicago, 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 Chicago.

RAIL

Chicago Union Station

3 mi away
225 South Canal Street
RAIL

Summit

15 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.
RAIL

La Grange Road

19 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Hammond–Whiting station

21 mi away
1135 South Calumet Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Niles and Gage Park. Straight-line distance: 16.41 mi (26.41 km).

Niles

#1 Niles

City in Trumbull County, Ohio

Population28,615
Coordinates42.0189200, -87.8028400
Altitude194
CountryUnited States
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#2 Gage Park

Gage Park is a place in Illinois, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.7950300, -87.6961600
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: Niles (-87.80284, 42.01892)
End: Gage Park (-87.69616, 41.79503)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 35 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.77 gal
2.9 L · about $3.58
Round trip
$7.15
1.54 gal · 5.8 L
Estimated CO2
6.8 kg one way
Round trip: 13.7 kg / 30 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.64 $3.58 $7.15
Mid-grade $5.28 $4.06 $8.13
Premium $5.83 $4.49 $8.97
Diesel $6.61 $5.09 $10.18

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 · Nov 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Niles and Gage Park. The current time is 08:21:06.

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.