How far is Niles, IL from Roselle, IL?
The driving distance from Niles, IL to Roselle, IL is about 17 miles (27.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.4 miles (23.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 04m 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 32m.
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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Niles and Roselle.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Niles and Roselle.
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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
7.2 mi · 13 min · West Touhy Avenue
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Turn left onto South Elmhurst Road
1 mi · 2 min · South Elmhurst Road
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Turn right onto Devon Avenue
4.7 mi · 9 min · Devon Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Rohlwing Road
1554 ft · 37 sec · North Rohlwing Road
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Turn right onto Elgin-O'Hare Frontage Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Elgin-O'Hare Frontage Road
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Continue on IL 390 West
1989 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Elgin-O'Hare Tollway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Elgin-O'Hare Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward Roselle Road
1720 ft · 44 sec
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Turn left onto North Roselle Road
1.1 km · 2 min · North Roselle Road
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Turn left onto Irving Park Road
42 m · 3 sec · Irving Park Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Irving Park Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Niles and Roselle.
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
7.16 mi · 00h 13m
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 Roselle.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Niles to Roselle?
The road trip is about 17 miles (27.4 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?
Elk Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.5 miles from Niles and 8.6 miles from Roselle.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.4 miles (23.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 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 7:26 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.80 one way or $5.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Niles and Showers And Thunderstorms near Roselle.
Stop Ideas Near Elk Grove
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 Elk Grove.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Niles and Roselle. Straight-line distance: 14.42 mi (23.2 km).
#1 Niles
City in Trumbull County, Ohio
| Population | 28,615 |
| Coordinates | 42.0189200, -87.8028400 |
| Altitude | 194 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Roselle
Village in Ilinois, United States of America
| Population | 22,550 |
| Coordinates | 41.9847500, -88.0797900 |
| Altitude | 235 |
| Country | United States |
End: Roselle (-88.07979, 41.98475)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 27 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.80 | $5.60 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $3.18 | $6.35 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $3.50 | $7.00 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $3.94 | $7.89 |
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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