How far is Niles, IL from Gilberts, IL?
The driving distance from Niles, IL to Gilberts, IL is about 33.9 miles (54.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.8 miles (48 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Niles and Gilberts.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Niles and Gilberts.
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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
2.8 mi · 5 min · West Touhy Avenue
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Turn left onto South Dee Road
1 mi · 2 min · South Dee Road
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Turn right onto Devon Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Devon Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 90 West Toll
1349 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
24.7 mi · 27 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward Randall Road
1726 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Crystal Lake, Gilberts, Airport
78 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto Randall Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Randall Road
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Turn left onto Higgins Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Higgins Road
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Continue on East Higgins Road
1.1 km · 1 min · East Higgins Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Higgins Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Niles and Gilberts.
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.
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
24.7 mi · 00h 27m
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.
Rain Showers leaving Niles and Showers And Thunderstorms near Gilberts.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Niles to Gilberts?
The road trip is about 33.9 miles (54.6 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?
Hoffman Estates is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.9 miles from Niles and 17 miles from Gilberts.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.8 miles (48 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 7:02 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 Gilberts.
Stop Ideas Near Hoffman Estates
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 Hoffman Estates.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Niles and Gilberts. Straight-line distance: 29.82 mi (47.99 km).
#1 Niles
City in Trumbull County, Ohio
| Population | 28,615 |
| Coordinates | 42.0189200, -87.8028400 |
| Altitude | 194 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Gilberts
Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 8,071 |
| Coordinates | 42.1033600, -88.3728600 |
| Altitude | 274 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gilberts (-88.37286, 42.10336)
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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