How far is Niles, IL from Third Lake, IL?
The driving distance from Niles, IL to Third Lake, IL is about 33.6 miles (54 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.7 miles (43 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 33m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.
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
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Village in Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Niles and Third Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Niles and Third Lake.
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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
23.3 mi · 27 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 132: Grand Avenue
2402 ft · 59 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on IL 132 West: Grand Avenue
995 ft · 24 sec
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Continue on IL 132: Grand Avenue
807 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on IL 132 West: Grand Avenue
88 m · 7 sec
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Continue on IL 132 West: Grand Avenue
1029 ft · 25 sec
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Turn straight onto Grand Avenue
2.6 mi · 4 min · Grand Avenue
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Turn left onto Rollins Road
3091 ft · 1 min · Rollins Road
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Turn left
2986 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto North Grant Avenue
75 m · 13 sec · North Grant Avenue
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Turn right onto Sunshine Avenue
2367 ft · 2 min · Sunshine Avenue
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Turn left onto South Lake Avenue
12 m · 2 sec · South Lake Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Lake Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Niles and Third Lake.
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
23.3 mi · 00h 27m
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.
Sunny leaving Niles and Sunny near Third Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Niles to Third Lake?
The road trip is about 33.6 miles (54 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?
Lincolnshire is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.8 miles from Niles and 16.8 miles from Third Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.7 miles (43 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 4:56 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.45 one way or $8.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Niles and Sunny near Third Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Lincolnshire
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 Lincolnshire.
Glenview station
Chicago Union Station
La Grange Road
Summit
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Niles and Third Lake. Straight-line distance: 26.74 mi (43.03 km).
#1 Niles
City in Trumbull County, Ohio
| Population | 28,615 |
| Coordinates | 42.0189200, -87.8028400 |
| Altitude | 194 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Third Lake
City in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 1,145 |
| Coordinates | 42.3739100, -88.0109100 |
| Altitude | 235 |
| Country | United States |
End: Third Lake (-88.01091, 42.37391)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 54 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $3.77 | $4.45 | $8.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.02 | $10.04 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.49 | $10.98 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.26 | $12.52 |
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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