How far is Niles, IL from Logan Square, IL?

The driving distance from Niles, IL to Logan Square, IL is about 9.7 miles (15.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 8.5 miles (13.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
9.71 mi
00h 15m
Flight
8.48 mi
13.65 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
8.48 mi
Kilometers
13.65 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
9.71 mi
Kilometers
15.62 km
Drive Time
00h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Logan Square
Sun, Nov 8, 9:53 PM CST
Return by in Niles
Sun, Nov 8, 10:08 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Niles
2026-11-08T21:37
Arrive Logan Square
Sun, Nov 8, 9:53 PM CST
Route Timing
00h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:16 AM to 7:16 PM CST

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

Leave by
7:58 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Niles
10:00 PM CST
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Lincolnwood
IL

Village in United States of America

From Niles
4.8 mi
00h 07m
To Logan Square
4.8 mi
00h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM CST
Wind
10 to 15 mph W
Destination
59°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM CST
Wind
10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Niles and Logan Square.

  1. 1

    Start on North Waukegan Road

    4 m · 5 sec · North Waukegan Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Howard Street

    3171 ft · 1 min · West Howard Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Caldwell Avenue

    2.9 mi · 4 min · North Caldwell Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward I 94 East

    1370 ft · 35 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Edens Expressway

    2.1 mi · 2 min · Edens Expressway

  6. 6

    Continue on Kennedy Expressway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Kennedy Expressway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward California Avenue

    750 ft · 20 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto North California Avenue

    2871 ft · 1 min · North California Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto West Fullerton Avenue

    820 ft · 26 sec · West Fullerton Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn sharp left onto North Milwaukee Avenue

    156 m · 26 sec · North Milwaukee Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West Medill Avenue

    23 m · 5 sec · West Medill Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left

    51 m · 12 sec

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
134 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Kennedy Expressway
2.91 mi · 30%
North Caldwell Avenue
2.89 mi · 30%
Edens Expressway
2.07 mi · 21%
West Howard Street
0.6 mi · 6%
North California Avenue
0.54 mi · 6%
I 94 East
0.26 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Kennedy Expressway

Continue on Kennedy Expressway

2.91 mi · 00h 04m

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 15m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.2 mi
8.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lincolnwood
00h 07m from Niles
Leave By
7:58 PM CST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Niles and Sunny near Logan Square.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Niles to Logan Square?

The road trip is about 9.7 miles (15.6 km) and usually takes 00h 15m 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?

Lincolnwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.8 miles from Niles and 4.8 miles from Logan Square.

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

The direct path is about 8.5 miles (13.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.2 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:58 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.54 one way or $3.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Niles and Sunny near Logan Square.

Stop Ideas Near Lincolnwood

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

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

RAIL

Glenview station

10 mi away
1116 Depot St.
RAIL

Chicago Union Station

16 mi away
225 South Canal Street
RAIL

La Grange Road

24 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

25 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Niles and Logan Square. Straight-line distance: 8.48 mi (13.65 km).

Niles

#1 Niles

City in Trumbull County, Ohio

Population28,615
Coordinates42.0189200, -87.8028400
Altitude194
CountryUnited States
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#2 Logan Square

Logan Square is a place in Illinois, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.9233700, -87.6992200
Altitude182
CountryUnited States
Start: Niles (-87.80284, 42.01892)
End: Logan Square (-87.69922, 41.92337)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 16 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.34 gal
1.3 L · about $1.54
Round trip
$3.07
0.68 gal · 2.6 L
Estimated CO2
3 kg one way
Round trip: 6 kg / 13 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.52 $1.54 $3.07
Mid-grade $5.15 $1.75 $3.50
Premium $5.71 $1.94 $3.88
Diesel $6.53 $2.22 $4.44

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 · Nov 08, 2026

There is no time difference between Niles and Logan Square. The current time is 21:37:46.

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.