How far is Niles, IL from Justice, IL?

The driving distance from Niles, IL to Justice, IL is about 31.8 miles (51.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.1 miles (30.7 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
31.73 mi
00h 43m
Flight
19.05 mi
30.65 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.05 mi
Kilometers
30.65 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.73 mi
Kilometers
51.07 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Justice
Thu, Oct 15, 4:04 PM CDT
Return by in Niles
Thu, Oct 15, 4:47 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Niles
2026-10-15T15:20
Arrive Justice
Thu, Oct 15, 4:04 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Niles
10:00 PM CDT
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
Hillside
IL

Village in United States of America

From Niles
15.8 mi
00h 21m
To Justice
15.9 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Today

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
64°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Niles and Justice.

  1. 1

    Start on North Waukegan Road

    2122 ft · 44 sec · North Waukegan Road

  2. 2

    Continue on North Milwaukee Avenue

    155 m · 17 sec · North Milwaukee Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Touhy Avenue

    3.5 mi · 7 min · West Touhy Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Des Plaines River Road

    56 m · 4 sec · South Des Plaines River Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 294 South: Indiana

    2265 ft · 55 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

    11.5 mi · 15 min · Tri-State Tollway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Tri-State Tollway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Tri-State Tollway

  9. 9

    Continue on Mile-Long Bridge

    1.5 km · 1 min · Mile-Long Bridge

  10. 10

    Continue on Tri-State Tollway

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Tri-State Tollway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 12 East, US 20 East: 95th Street, 76th Avenue

    1131 ft · 28 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on US 12, US 20 East: 95th Street

    710 ft · 17 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto West 95th Street

    118 m · 9 sec · West 95th Street

  14. 14

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 294 Toll North: Wisconsin

    1176 ft · 29 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Tri-State Tollway

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tri-State Tollway

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tri-State Tollway
25.7 mi · 81%
West Touhy Avenue
3.52 mi · 11%
Mile-Long Bridge
0.94 mi · 3%
I 294 South
0.43 mi · 1%
North Waukegan Road
0.4 mi · 1%
I 294 Toll North
0.22 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Tri-State Tollway

Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

11.5 mi · 00h 15m

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 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.7 mi
19.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hillside
00h 21m from Niles
Leave By
7:02 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Niles and Showers And Thunderstorms near Justice.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Niles to Justice?

The road trip is about 31.8 miles (51.1 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?

Hillside is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.8 miles from Niles and 15.9 miles from Justice.

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

The direct path is about 19.1 miles (30.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.7 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 $5.22 one way or $10.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Niles and Showers And Thunderstorms near Justice.

Stop Ideas Near Hillside

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

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

RAIL

La Grange Road

7 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

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

Chicago Union Station

22 mi away
225 South Canal Street
RAIL

Glenview station

23 mi away
1116 Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Niles and Justice. Straight-line distance: 19.05 mi (30.65 km).

Niles

#1 Niles

City in Trumbull County, Ohio

Population28,615
Coordinates42.0189200, -87.8028400
Altitude194
CountryUnited States
Justice

#2 Justice

Village in Cook County, Illinois

Population12,456
Coordinates41.7444800, -87.8378300
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
Start: Niles (-87.80284, 42.01892)
End: Justice (-87.83783, 41.74448)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 51 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.12 gal
4.24 L · about $5.22
Round trip
$10.45
2.24 gal · 8.48 L
Estimated CO2
10 kg one way
Round trip: 19.9 kg / 44 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $5.22 $10.45
Mid-grade $5.29 $5.93 $11.85
Premium $5.84 $6.54 $13.07
Diesel $6.57 $7.36 $14.72

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Niles and Justice. The current time is 15:20:38.

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.