How far is Niles, IL from Riverwoods, IL?
The driving distance from Niles, IL to Riverwoods, IL is about 12.4 miles (19.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.4 miles (18.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 43m 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 21m.
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.
Township in Iroquois County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Niles and Riverwoods.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Niles and Riverwoods.
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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 · 30 sec · West Howard Street
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Turn right onto North Milwaukee Avenue
3.1 mi · 5 min · North Milwaukee Avenue
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Continue on Milwaukee Avenue
2.9 mi · 4 min · Milwaukee Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Sanders Road
5.4 mi · 10 min · Sanders Road
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Turn left onto Deerfield Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Deerfield Road
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Turn right onto Portwine Road
2 m · 1 sec · Portwine Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Portwine Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Niles and Riverwoods.
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.
Sanders Road
Turn slight right onto Sanders Road
5.38 mi · 00h 10m
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 Riverwoods.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Niles to Riverwoods?
The road trip is about 12.4 miles (19.9 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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?
Ridgeland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.2 miles from Niles and 6.2 miles from Riverwoods.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.4 miles (18.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 1 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 $2.05 one way or $4.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Niles and Showers And Thunderstorms near Riverwoods.
Stop Ideas Near Ridgeland
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 Ridgeland.
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La Grange Road
Chicago Union Station
Summit
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Niles and Riverwoods. Straight-line distance: 11.35 mi (18.26 km).
#1 Niles
City in Trumbull County, Ohio
| Population | 28,615 |
| Coordinates | 42.0189200, -87.8028400 |
| Altitude | 194 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Riverwoods
City in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 3,534 |
| Coordinates | 42.1675300, -87.8970100 |
| Altitude | 200 |
| Country | United States |
End: Riverwoods (-87.89701, 42.16753)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 20 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.67 | $2.05 | $4.11 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $2.33 | $4.66 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $2.57 | $5.14 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $2.89 | $5.78 |
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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