How far is Niles, IL from Maywood, IL?
The driving distance from Niles, IL to Maywood, IL is about 11.4 miles (18.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.9 miles (15.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 49m 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 24m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Niles and Maywood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Niles and Maywood.
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Start on North Waukegan Road
4 m · 6 sec · North Waukegan Road
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Turn left onto West Howard Street
1303 ft · 37 sec · West Howard Street
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Turn sharp left onto North Milwaukee Avenue
152 m · 10 sec · North Milwaukee Avenue
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Turn slight right onto North Harlem Avenue
4.4 mi · 9 min · North Harlem Avenue
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Turn right onto West Forest Preserve Drive
1.8 mi · 3 min · West Forest Preserve Drive
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Turn left onto North Cumberland Avenue
1031 ft · 27 sec · North Cumberland Avenue
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Continue on North Thatcher Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · North Thatcher Avenue
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Turn straight onto North 1st Avenue
3.2 mi · 7 min · North 1st Avenue
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Turn right onto Madison Street
2676 ft · 59 sec · Madison Street
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Turn right onto South 9th Avenue
101 m · 11 sec · South 9th Avenue
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Turn right onto School Street
66 m · 11 sec · School Street
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Turn uturn
63 m · 17 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Niles and Maywood.
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.
North Harlem Avenue
Turn slight right onto North Harlem Avenue
4.41 mi · 00h 09m
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 Maywood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Niles to Maywood?
The road trip is about 11.4 miles (18.4 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?
Norridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.7 miles from Niles and 5.7 miles from Maywood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.9 miles (15.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.5 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 7:40 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.87 one way or $3.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Niles and Showers And Thunderstorms near Maywood.
Stop Ideas Near Norridge
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 Norridge.
Glenview station
La Grange Road
Chicago Union Station
Summit
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Niles and Maywood. Straight-line distance: 9.87 mi (15.89 km).
#1 Niles
City in Trumbull County, Ohio
| Population | 28,615 |
| Coordinates | 42.0189200, -87.8028400 |
| Altitude | 194 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Maywood
Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 22,868 |
| Coordinates | 41.8792000, -87.8431200 |
| Altitude | 191 |
| Country | United States |
End: Maywood (-87.84312, 41.8792)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 18 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
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 | $1.87 | $3.73 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $2.12 | $4.23 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $2.33 | $4.67 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $2.63 | $5.26 |
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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