How far is Niles, IL from Lake Bluff, IL?
The driving distance from Niles, IL to Lake Bluff, IL is about 23.6 miles (38 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18 miles (29 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 10m 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 35m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Lake County, Illinois, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Niles and Lake Bluff.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Niles and Lake Bluff.
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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
1.6 mi · 3 min · West Howard Street
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Turn left onto New Gross Point Road
531 ft · 11 sec · New Gross Point Road
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Continue on Gross Point Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Gross Point Road
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Turn slight left onto Lockwood Avenue
1420 ft · 59 sec · Lockwood Avenue
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Turn left onto West Dempster Street
45 m · 11 sec · West Dempster Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 94 West
1302 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Edens Expressway
7.2 mi · 10 min · Edens Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Skokie Highway
3.8 mi · 4 min · Skokie Highway
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Continue on Skokie Valley Road
3.4 mi · 4 min · Skokie Valley Road
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Continue on South Skokie Highway
3.6 mi · 5 min · South Skokie Highway
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Turn right onto West Washington Avenue
75 m · 5 sec · West Washington Avenue
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Continue on Skokie Valley Road
860 ft · 24 sec · Skokie Valley Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Rockland Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Rockland Road
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Continue on Scranton Avenue
2362 ft · 56 sec · Scranton Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on West Scranton Avenue
127 m · 12 sec · West Scranton Avenue
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Continue on East Center Avenue
2977 ft · 2 min · East Center Avenue
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Continue on East Center Avenue
87 m · 13 sec · East Center Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Center Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Niles and Lake Bluff.
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.
Edens Expressway
Merge slight left onto Edens Expressway
7.16 mi · 00h 10m
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 Lake Bluff.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Niles to Lake Bluff?
The road trip is about 23.6 miles (38 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?
Highland Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.8 miles from Niles and 11.8 miles from Lake Bluff.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18 miles (29 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 7:20 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.87 one way or $7.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Niles and Showers And Thunderstorms near Lake Bluff.
Stop Ideas Near Highland 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 Highland Park.
Glenview station
Chicago Union Station
La Grange Road
Summit
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Niles and Lake Bluff. Straight-line distance: 18.04 mi (29.03 km).
#1 Niles
City in Trumbull County, Ohio
| Population | 28,615 |
| Coordinates | 42.0189200, -87.8028400 |
| Altitude | 194 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lake Bluff
Village in Illinois
| Population | 5,524 |
| Coordinates | 42.2789100, -87.8342400 |
| Altitude | 201 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake Bluff (-87.83424, 42.27891)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 38 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.87 | $7.74 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $4.39 | $8.78 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $4.84 | $9.69 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $5.45 | $10.91 |
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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