How far is Niles, IL from Northlake, IL?
The driving distance from Niles, IL to Northlake, IL is about 11.5 miles (18.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.5 miles (13.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 44m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Niles and Northlake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Niles and Northlake.
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Start on North Waukegan Road
2122 ft · 44 sec · North Waukegan Road
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Continue on North Milwaukee Avenue
155 m · 17 sec · North Milwaukee Avenue
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Turn right onto West Touhy Avenue
3.5 mi · 7 min · West Touhy Avenue
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Turn left onto South Des Plaines River Road
56 m · 4 sec · South Des Plaines River Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 294 South: Indiana
2265 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
2.6 mi · 3 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 19: Irving Park Road, O'Hare Oasis
1162 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left
2715 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on IL 19 West: Irving Park Road
1011 ft · 25 sec
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Turn straight onto Irving Park Road
545 ft · 11 sec · Irving Park Road
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Turn left onto Mannheim Road
2.8 mi · 6 min · Mannheim Road
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Turn right onto Dickens Avenue
3137 ft · 2 min · Dickens Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Dickens Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Niles and Northlake.
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.
West Touhy Avenue
Turn right onto West Touhy Avenue
3.52 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.
Rain Showers leaving Niles and Rain Showers near Northlake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Niles to Northlake?
The road trip is about 11.5 miles (18.5 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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?
Schiller Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.7 miles from Niles and 5.8 miles from Northlake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.5 miles (13.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:46 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 Rain Showers near Northlake.
Stop Ideas Near Schiller 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 Schiller Park.
Glenview station
La Grange Road
Summit
Chicago Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Niles and Northlake. Straight-line distance: 8.49 mi (13.66 km).
#1 Niles
City in Trumbull County, Ohio
| Population | 28,615 |
| Coordinates | 42.0189200, -87.8028400 |
| Altitude | 194 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Northlake
City in Cook County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 12,025 |
| Coordinates | 41.9172500, -87.8956200 |
| Altitude | 197 |
| Country | United States |
End: Northlake (-87.89562, 41.91725)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 18 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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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