How far is Niles, IL from Round Lake Heights, IL?
The driving distance from Niles, IL to Round Lake Heights, IL is about 36.2 miles (58.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.3 miles (47.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 47m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Niles and Round Lake Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Niles and Round Lake Heights.
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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
2.9 mi · 5 min · North Milwaukee Avenue
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Turn left onto West Golf Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · West Golf Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 294 Toll North: Wisconsin
2307 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
16.4 mi · 20 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 176: Rockland Road
1301 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on IL 176: Libertyville
39 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto Rockland Road
1895 ft · 42 sec · Rockland Road
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Continue on East Park Avenue
1.9 mi · 3 min · East Park Avenue
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Turn right onto North Milwaukee Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · North Milwaukee Avenue
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Turn left onto Peterson Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Peterson Road
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Continue on Old Peterson Road
864 ft · 15 sec · Old Peterson Road
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Continue on Antioch Road
2.7 mi · 4 min · Antioch Road
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Continue on Ivanhoe Road
1418 ft · 26 sec · Ivanhoe Road
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Continue on South Barron Boulevard
3.7 mi · 6 min · South Barron Boulevard
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Turn left onto East Rollins Road
2.2 mi · 5 min · East Rollins Road
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Turn right onto Brentwood Drive
110 m · 16 sec · Brentwood Drive
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Turn right onto Tomahawk Trail
15 m · 2 sec · Tomahawk Trail
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Tomahawk Trail
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Niles and Round Lake Heights.
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.
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.
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.
Rain Showers leaving Niles and Rain near Round Lake Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Niles to Round Lake Heights?
The road trip is about 36.2 miles (58.3 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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 18.1 miles from Niles and 18.1 miles from Round Lake Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.3 miles (47.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 4:42 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.97 one way or $11.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Niles and Rain near Round Lake Heights.
Stop Ideas Near Mettawa
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 Mettawa.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Niles and Round Lake Heights. Straight-line distance: 29.33 mi (47.21 km).
#1 Niles
City in Trumbull County, Ohio
| Population | 28,615 |
| Coordinates | 42.0189200, -87.8028400 |
| Altitude | 194 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Round Lake Heights
City in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 2,630 |
| Coordinates | 42.3800200, -88.1042500 |
| Altitude | 239 |
| Country | United States |
End: Round Lake Heights (-88.10425, 42.38002)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 58 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $5.97 | $11.94 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $6.77 | $13.55 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $7.47 | $14.94 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $8.41 | $16.82 |
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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