How far is Niles, IL from Spring Valley, IL?
The driving distance from Niles, IL to Spring Valley, IL is about 299.7 miles (482.4 km), with a travel time of about 06h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 221.3 miles (356.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 06h 04m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Township in McLean County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Niles and Spring Valley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Niles and Spring Valley.
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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
11.5 mi · 15 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway
4.8 mi · 6 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Keep slight right to continue on Tri-State Tollway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 55: Chicago, St. Louis
1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis
2295 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway
119.4 mi · 2 hr 13 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis, Springfield
64.8 mi · 1 hr 10 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 72 West, US 36 West: Jacksonville
62.5 mi · 1 hr 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 54, IL 107: Griggsville, Pittsfield
1228 ft · 23 sec
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Turn right
3.2 mi · 6 min
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Turn right onto West Quincy Street
2394 ft · 1 min · West Quincy Street
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Turn left onto North Federal Street
7.2 mi · 13 min · North Federal Street
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Turn left onto Mill Street
9 mi · 16 min · Mill Street
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Continue on Illinois Route 104
2.8 mi · 5 min · Illinois Route 104
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Turn right onto County Highway 14
2.8 mi · 7 min · County Highway 14
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Continue on East 2873rd Lane
3 mi · 7 min · East 2873rd Lane
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Turn left onto North 950th Avenue
1.2 mi · 4 min · North 950th Avenue
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Continue on East 2753rd Lane
550 ft · 24 sec · East 2753rd Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 2753rd Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Niles and Spring Valley.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway
119 mi · 02h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Rain Showers leaving Niles and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Spring Valley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Niles to Spring Valley?
The road trip is about 299.7 miles (482.4 km) and usually takes 06h 04m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Funks Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 149.8 miles from Niles and 150 miles from Spring Valley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 221.3 miles (356.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 78.4 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $49.36 one way or $98.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Niles and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Spring Valley.
Stop Ideas Near Funks Grove
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Funks Grove.
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Pontiac station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Niles and Spring Valley. Straight-line distance: 221.25 mi (356.06 km).
#1 Niles
City in Trumbull County, Ohio
| Population | 28,615 |
| Coordinates | 42.0189200, -87.8028400 |
| Altitude | 194 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Spring Valley
City in Illinois, United States
| Population | 5,065 |
| Coordinates | 39.8967100, -90.9787500 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| Country | United States |
End: Spring Valley (-90.97875, 39.89671)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 482 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 44m |
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 | $49.36 | $98.71 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $55.99 | $111.98 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $61.76 | $123.51 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $69.52 | $139.04 |
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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