How far is Niles, IL from Near North Side, IL?
The driving distance from Niles, IL to Near North Side, IL is about 13.2 miles (21.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.9 miles (19.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 40m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 20m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Drizzle
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Niles and Near North Side.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Niles and Near North Side.
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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
3171 ft · 1 min · West Howard Street
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Turn right onto North Caldwell Avenue
2.9 mi · 4 min · North Caldwell Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward I 94 East
1370 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Edens Expressway
2.1 mi · 2 min · Edens Expressway
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Continue on Kennedy Expressway
5.2 mi · 7 min · Kennedy Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 64: North Avenue
929 ft · 28 sec
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Turn left onto West North Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · West North Avenue
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Turn slight right onto North Clybourn Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · North Clybourn Avenue
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Turn left onto West Division Street
1385 ft · 36 sec · West Division Street
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Turn right onto North Wells Street
1394 ft · 40 sec · North Wells Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Wells Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Niles and Near North Side.
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.
Kennedy Expressway
Continue on Kennedy Expressway
5.17 mi · 00h 07m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Niles and Chance Drizzle near Near North Side.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Niles to Near North Side?
The road trip is about 13.2 miles (21.3 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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 6.6 miles from Niles and 6.6 miles from Near North Side.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.9 miles (19.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.3 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 7:50 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.17 one way or $4.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Niles and Chance Drizzle near Near North Side.
Stop Ideas Near Lincolnwood
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 Lincolnwood.
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Summit
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Niles and Near North Side. Straight-line distance: 11.93 mi (19.2 km).
#1 Niles
City in Trumbull County, Ohio
| Population | 28,615 |
| Coordinates | 42.0189200, -87.8028400 |
| Altitude | 194 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Near North Side
Near North Side is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.9000300, -87.6345000 |
| Altitude | 179 |
| Country | United States |
End: Near North Side (-87.6345, 41.90003)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 21 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $4.61 | $2.17 | $4.33 |
| Mid-grade | $5.24 | $2.46 | $4.93 |
| Premium | $5.79 | $2.72 | $5.45 |
| Diesel | $6.59 | $3.10 | $6.20 |
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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