How far is Niles, IL from Monee, IL?

The driving distance from Niles, IL to Monee, IL is about 50 miles (80.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.5 miles (66.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
50.03 mi
01h 09m
Flight
41.5 mi
66.79 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.5 mi
Kilometers
66.79 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
50.03 mi
Kilometers
80.52 km
Drive Time
01h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Monee
Thu, Oct 15, 3:37 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
2026-10-15T14:27
Arrive Monee
Thu, Oct 15, 3:37 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:10 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Niles
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
South Chicago
IL

Former township in Cook County, Illinois

From Niles
25 mi
00h 34m
To Monee
25 mi
00h 34m

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
66°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    8.1 mi · 12 min · Kennedy Expressway

  7. 7

    Continue on Dan Ryan Expressway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Dan Ryan Expressway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)

    8.8 mi · 12 min · Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 57 South: Memphis

    23 mi · 30 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Monee, Manhattan

    1999 ft · 45 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West Monee Manhattan Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · West Monee Manhattan Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South Egyptian Trail

    1969 ft · 1 min · South Egyptian Trail

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward West Court Street

    43 m · 4 sec · West Court Street

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto West Court Street

    1717 ft · 1 min · West Court Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South Linden Avenue

    14 m · 2 sec · South Linden Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Linden Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 57 South
23.4 mi · 47%
Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
8.83 mi · 18%
Kennedy Expressway
8.12 mi · 16%
North Caldwell Avenue
2.89 mi · 6%
Dan Ryan Expressway
2.42 mi · 5%
Edens Expressway
2.07 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 57 South

Keep slight right to continue on I 57 South: Memphis

23 mi · 00h 30m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.5 mi
41.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Chicago
00h 34m from Niles
Leave By
4:10 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Niles and Showers And Thunderstorms near Monee.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 50 miles (80.5 km) and usually takes 01h 09m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

South Chicago is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25 miles from Niles and 25 miles from Monee.

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

The direct path is about 41.5 miles (66.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.21 one way or $16.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near South Chicago

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

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

RAIL

Hammond–Whiting station

6 mi away
1135 South Calumet Ave.
RAIL

Chicago Union Station

17 mi away
225 South Canal Street
RAIL

Homewood

22 mi away
18015 Park Ave.
RAIL

Summit

22 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Niles and Monee. Straight-line distance: 41.5 mi (66.79 km).

Niles

#1 Niles

City in Trumbull County, Ohio

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

#2 Monee

City in Illinois, United States of America

Population5,029
Coordinates41.4200300, -87.7417100
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
Start: Niles (-87.80284, 42.01892)
End: Monee (-87.74171, 41.42003)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 81 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.76 gal
6.68 L · about $8.21
Round trip
$16.42
3.52 gal · 13.36 L
Estimated CO2
15.6 kg one way
Round trip: 31.3 kg / 69 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $8.21 $16.42
Mid-grade $5.29 $9.31 $18.63
Premium $5.84 $10.27 $20.55
Diesel $6.57 $11.56 $23.13

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 Monee. The current time is 14:27:56.

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.