How far is Niles, IL from Geneva, IL?
The driving distance from Niles, IL to Geneva, IL is about 33.9 miles (54.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.3 miles (44 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 01m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 00m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in DuPage County, Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Niles and Geneva.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Niles and Geneva.
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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
8.1 mi · 11 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 290 West: Rockford, Elmhurst
1229 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight right
142 m · 7 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 64 West: North Avenue
1208 ft · 30 sec
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Turn straight onto East North Avenue
5.7 mi · 12 min · East North Avenue
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Continue on North Avenue
3.4 mi · 6 min · North Avenue
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Turn left onto South Schmale Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Schmale Road
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Turn right onto West Geneva Road
4.2 mi · 8 min · West Geneva Road
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Continue on East Washington Street
2.5 mi · 5 min · East Washington Street
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Turn right onto West Roosevelt Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · West Roosevelt Road
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Continue on East State Street
2.2 mi · 5 min · East State Street
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Turn left
6 m · 1 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Niles and Geneva.
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
8.12 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers leaving Niles and Showers And Thunderstorms near Geneva.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Niles to Geneva?
The road trip is about 33.9 miles (54.6 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?
Villa Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.9 miles from Niles and 17 miles from Geneva.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.3 miles (44 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 4:28 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.60 one way or $11.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Niles and Showers And Thunderstorms near Geneva.
Stop Ideas Near Villa Park
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 Villa Park.
La Grange Road
Summit
Naperville
Glenview station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Niles and Geneva. Straight-line distance: 27.37 mi (44.05 km).
#1 Niles
City in Trumbull County, Ohio
| Population | 28,615 |
| Coordinates | 42.0189200, -87.8028400 |
| Altitude | 194 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Geneva
County seat of Kane County, Illinois
| Population | 21,674 |
| Coordinates | 41.8875300, -88.3053500 |
| Altitude | 217 |
| Country | United States |
End: Geneva (-88.30535, 41.88753)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 55 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $5.60 | $11.20 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $6.35 | $12.70 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $7.00 | $14.01 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $7.89 | $15.77 |
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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