How far is Niles, IL from Inverness, IL?
The driving distance from Niles, IL to Inverness, IL is about 21.3 miles (34.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.5 miles (26.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 02m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
City in Illinois, 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 Inverness.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Niles and Inverness.
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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
11.1 mi · 12 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward Roselle Road, Schaumburg, Palatine, Hoffman Estates
558 ft · 14 sec
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Continue on Roselle Road, Schaumburg, Palatine, Hoffman Estates
1558 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Palatine, Medieval Times, Harper College, Little City
139 m · 11 sec
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Turn straight onto North Roselle Road
1.6 km · 2 min · North Roselle Road
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Turn left onto West Algonquin Road
1.4 km · 2 min · West Algonquin Road
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Turn right onto South Ela Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · South Ela Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ela Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Niles and Inverness.
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
11.1 mi · 00h 12m
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 Inverness.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Niles to Inverness?
The road trip is about 21.3 miles (34.2 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?
Elk Grove Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.6 miles from Niles and 10.6 miles from Inverness.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.5 miles (26.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 7:28 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.50 one way or $7.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Niles and Showers And Thunderstorms near Inverness.
Stop Ideas Near Elk Grove Village
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 Elk Grove Village.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Niles and Inverness. Straight-line distance: 16.53 mi (26.61 km).
#1 Niles
City in Trumbull County, Ohio
| Population | 28,615 |
| Coordinates | 42.0189200, -87.8028400 |
| Altitude | 194 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Inverness
Village in United States of America
| Population | 7,303 |
| Coordinates | 42.1180800, -88.0961900 |
| Altitude | 257 |
| Country | United States |
End: Inverness (-88.09619, 42.11808)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 34 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $3.50 | $7.00 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $3.97 | $7.94 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $4.38 | $8.76 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $4.93 | $9.86 |
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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