How far is Niles, IL from Round Lake Beach, IL?

The driving distance from Niles, IL to Round Lake Beach, IL is about 35 miles (56.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.5 miles (45.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 42m 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
35.05 mi
00h 51m
Flight
28.47 mi
45.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.47 mi
Kilometers
45.81 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.05 mi
Kilometers
56.4 km
Drive Time
00h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Round Lake Beach
Thu, Oct 15, 1:20 PM CDT
Return by in Niles
Thu, Oct 15, 2:11 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Niles
2026-10-15T12:29
Arrive Round Lake Beach
Thu, Oct 15, 1:20 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:48 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
Mettawa
IL

Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America

From Niles
17.5 mi
00h 25m
To Round Lake Beach
17.5 mi
00h 25m

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
61°F
Thursday

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Niles and Round Lake Beach.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Niles and Round Lake Beach.

  1. 1

    Start on North Waukegan Road

    4 m · 6 sec · North Waukegan Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Howard Street

    1303 ft · 30 sec · West Howard Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Milwaukee Avenue

    2.9 mi · 5 min · North Milwaukee Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Golf Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · West Golf Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 294 Toll North: Wisconsin

    2307 ft · 56 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

    16.4 mi · 20 min · Tri-State Tollway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 176: Rockland Road

    1301 ft · 32 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on IL 176: Libertyville

    39 m · 5 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Rockland Road

    1895 ft · 42 sec · Rockland Road

  10. 10

    Continue on East Park Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · East Park Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North Milwaukee Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · North Milwaukee Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Peterson Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Peterson Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Old Peterson Road

    864 ft · 15 sec · Old Peterson Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Antioch Road

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Antioch Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Ivanhoe Road

    1418 ft · 27 sec · Ivanhoe Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East Belvidere Road

    2 mi · 3 min · East Belvidere Road

  17. 17

    Turn straight

    670 ft · 13 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto East Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Railroad Avenue

    632 ft · 15 sec · Railroad Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto North Cedar Lake Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · North Cedar Lake Road

  21. 21

    Turn left

    43 m · 10 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Niles and Round Lake Beach.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
22 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
62.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tri-State Tollway
16.4 mi · 47%
North Milwaukee Avenue
4.54 mi · 13%
Antioch Road
2.73 mi · 8%
East Belvidere Road
1.98 mi · 6%
East Park Avenue
1.88 mi · 5%
Peterson Road
1.5 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Tri-State Tollway

Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

16.4 mi · 00h 20m

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
00h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.5 mi
28.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mettawa
00h 25m from Niles
Leave By
4:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Niles and Rain Showers near Round Lake Beach.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Niles to Round Lake Beach?

The road trip is about 35 miles (56.4 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?

Mettawa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.5 miles from Niles and 17.5 miles from Round Lake Beach.

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

The direct path is about 28.5 miles (45.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 4:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.78 one way or $11.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Niles and Rain Showers near Round Lake Beach.

Stop Ideas Near Mettawa

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

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

RAIL

Glenview station

20 mi away
1116 Depot St.
RAIL

Chicago Union Station

46 mi away
225 South Canal Street
RAIL

La Grange Road

47 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

50 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Niles and Round Lake Beach. Straight-line distance: 28.47 mi (45.81 km).

Niles

#1 Niles

City in Trumbull County, Ohio

Population28,615
Coordinates42.0189200, -87.8028400
Altitude194
CountryUnited States
Round Lake Beach

#2 Round Lake Beach

City in Illinois, United States of America

Population26,919
Coordinates42.3716900, -88.0900800
Altitude233
CountryUnited States
Start: Niles (-87.80284, 42.01892)
End: Round Lake Beach (-88.09008, 42.37169)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 56 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.24 gal
4.68 L · about $5.78
Round trip
$11.57
2.48 gal · 9.36 L
Estimated CO2
11 kg one way
Round trip: 22 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $5.78 $11.57
Mid-grade $5.29 $6.56 $13.12
Premium $5.84 $7.24 $14.48
Diesel $6.57 $8.15 $16.30

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 Round Lake Beach. The current time is 12:29:00.

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.