How far is Niles, IL from Herscher, IL?
The driving distance from Niles, IL to Herscher, IL is about 90 miles (144.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 68.7 miles (110.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 58m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 59m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Niles and Herscher.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Niles and Herscher.
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Start on North Waukegan Road
4 m · 5 sec · North Waukegan Road
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Turn right onto West Howard Street
3171 ft · 1 min · West Howard Street
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Turn right onto North Caldwell Avenue
2.9 mi · 4 min · North Caldwell Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward I 94 East
1370 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Edens Expressway
2.1 mi · 2 min · Edens Expressway
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Continue on Kennedy Expressway
8.1 mi · 12 min · Kennedy Expressway
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Continue on Dan Ryan Expressway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Dan Ryan Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
8.8 mi · 12 min · Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
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Keep slight right to continue on I 57 South: Memphis
46.4 mi · 55 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 17: Kankakee, Momence
1316 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right
79 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto East Court Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · East Court Street
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Turn left onto South Indiana Avenue
2351 ft · 48 sec · South Indiana Avenue
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Turn right onto East River Street
776 ft · 21 sec · East River Street
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Turn left onto South Schuyler Avenue
3073 ft · 54 sec · South Schuyler Avenue
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Turn right onto East Jeffery Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · East Jeffery Street
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Continue on West 1000S Road
1490 ft · 30 sec · West 1000S Road
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Continue on South 2000 West Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · South 2000 West Road
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Turn right onto West 4000 South Road
9.7 mi · 13 min · West 4000 South Road
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Continue on East Illinois Route 115
642 ft · 19 sec · East Illinois Route 115
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Turn left onto North Park Road
2850 ft · 1 min · North Park Road
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Turn right onto East Kankakee Avenue
824 ft · 36 sec · East Kankakee Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Kankakee Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Niles and Herscher.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 57 South
Keep slight right to continue on I 57 South: Memphis
46.4 mi · 00h 55m
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 Herscher.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Niles to Herscher?
The road trip is about 90 miles (144.8 km) and usually takes 01h 59m 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?
Richton Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45 miles from Niles and 45 miles from Herscher.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 68.7 miles (110.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:32 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.83 one way or $29.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Niles and Showers And Thunderstorms near Herscher.
Stop Ideas Near Richton 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 Richton Park.
Homewood
Dyer station
Hammond–Whiting station
Joliet Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Niles and Herscher. Straight-line distance: 68.72 mi (110.59 km).
#1 Niles
City in Trumbull County, Ohio
| Population | 28,615 |
| Coordinates | 42.0189200, -87.8028400 |
| Altitude | 194 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Herscher
City in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 1,483 |
| Coordinates | 41.0492000, -88.0978300 |
| Altitude | 201 |
| Country | United States |
End: Herscher (-88.09783, 41.0492)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 145 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 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 | $4.67 | $14.83 | $29.67 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $16.83 | $33.66 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $18.56 | $37.12 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $20.90 | $41.79 |
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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