How far is Niles, IL from Lake Barrington, IL?

The driving distance from Niles, IL to Lake Barrington, IL is about 24.9 miles (40.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.4 miles (36 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m 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
24.92 mi
00h 40m
Flight
22.36 mi
35.99 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.36 mi
Kilometers
35.99 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.92 mi
Kilometers
40.1 km
Drive Time
00h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lake Barrington
Thu, Oct 15, 4:02 PM CDT
Return by in Niles
Thu, Oct 15, 4:43 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Niles
2026-10-15T15:22
Arrive Lake Barrington
Thu, Oct 15, 4:02 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:41 AM to 7:41 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:08 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
Arlington Heights
IL

Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States; suburb of Chicago, Illinois

From Niles
12.4 mi
00h 20m
To Lake Barrington
12.5 mi
00h 20m

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
61°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Niles and Lake Barrington.

  1. 1

    Start on North Waukegan Road

    4 m · 6 sec · North Waukegan Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Howard Street

    1303 ft · 30 sec · West Howard Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Milwaukee Avenue

    3.1 mi · 5 min · North Milwaukee Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Milwaukee Avenue

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Milwaukee Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Old Palatine Road

    2346 ft · 1 min · Old Palatine Road

  6. 6

    Continue on West Palatine Road

    560 ft · 15 sec · West Palatine Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight left toward Palatine Road

    109 m · 10 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Palatine Road

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Palatine Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto East Rand Road

    8.9 mi · 13 min · East Rand Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    2018 ft · 53 sec · West Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on State Route 22

    1.1 mi · 2 min · State Route 22

  12. 12

    Turn right

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Miller Road

    3142 ft · 2 min · West Miller Road

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Miller Road

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
56.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Rand Road
8.86 mi · 36%
Milwaukee Avenue
4.46 mi · 18%
Palatine Road
3.87 mi · 16%
North Milwaukee Avenue
3.12 mi · 13%
State Route 22
1.09 mi · 4%
West Miller Road
0.6 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

East Rand Road

Turn right onto East Rand Road

8.86 mi · 00h 13m

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 40m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.5 mi
22.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Arlington Heights
00h 20m from Niles
Leave By
7:08 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Niles and Showers And Thunderstorms near Lake Barrington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Niles to Lake Barrington?

The road trip is about 24.9 miles (40.1 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?

Arlington Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.4 miles from Niles and 12.5 miles from Lake Barrington.

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

The direct path is about 22.4 miles (36 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.5 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 7:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.11 one way or $8.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Arlington Heights

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

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

RAIL

Glenview station

15 mi away
1116 Depot St.
RAIL

La Grange Road

32 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

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

Naperville

37 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Niles and Lake Barrington. Straight-line distance: 22.36 mi (35.99 km).

Niles

#1 Niles

City in Trumbull County, Ohio

Population28,615
Coordinates42.0189200, -87.8028400
Altitude194
CountryUnited States
Lake Barrington

#2 Lake Barrington

Village in the United States

Population4,840
Coordinates42.2125200, -88.1525800
Altitude245
CountryUnited States
Start: Niles (-87.80284, 42.01892)
End: Lake Barrington (-88.15258, 42.21252)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 40 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.88 gal
3.33 L · about $4.11
Round trip
$8.21
1.76 gal · 6.66 L
Estimated CO2
7.8 kg one way
Round trip: 15.6 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $4.11 $8.21
Mid-grade $5.29 $4.66 $9.31
Premium $5.84 $5.14 $10.27
Diesel $6.57 $5.78 $11.56

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 Lake Barrington. The current time is 15:22:10.

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.