How far is Niles, IL from Warren, IL?

The driving distance from Niles, IL to Warren, IL is about 129.2 miles (208 km), with a travel time of about 02h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 116.6 miles (187.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 30m 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
129.23 mi
02h 45m
Flight
116.59 mi
187.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
116.59 mi
Kilometers
187.63 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
129.23 mi
Kilometers
207.97 km
Drive Time
02h 45m

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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 02h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Warren
Fri, Oct 16, 11:55 AM CDT
Return by in Niles
Fri, Oct 16, 2:41 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Niles
2026-10-16T09:10
Arrive Warren
Fri, Oct 16, 11:55 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:45 AM to 12:45 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:00 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Cherry Valley
IL

Township in Winnebago County, Illinois

From Niles
64.5 mi
01h 22m
To Warren
64.7 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Friday

Scattered Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Oct 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph NW
Destination
51°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Oct 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
20 to 25 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Niles and Warren.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Niles and Warren.

  1. 1

    Start on North Waukegan Road

    2122 ft · 44 sec · North Waukegan Road

  2. 2

    Continue on North Milwaukee Avenue

    155 m · 17 sec · North Milwaukee Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Touhy Avenue

    2.8 mi · 5 min · West Touhy Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Dee Road

    1 mi · 2 min · South Dee Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Devon Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Devon Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 90 West Toll

    1349 ft · 33 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

    59.4 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I-39 South, US 51 South: Bloomington

    1.1 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    2475 ft · 30 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on U.S. Grant Memorial Highway

    29.6 mi · 34 min · U.S. Grant Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 20 BUS: Freeport

    3.6 mi · 6 min

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto South Galena Avenue

    7.3 mi · 13 min · South Galena Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto U.S. Grant Memorial Highway

    6.6 mi · 9 min · U.S. Grant Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Turn right onto IL 73

    1 mi · 2 min · IL 73

  16. 16

    Continue on South Schuyler Street

    1 km · 1 min · South Schuyler Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West Lena Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Lena Street

  18. 18

    Continue on West Galena Road

    6.1 mi · 11 min · West Galena Road

  19. 19

    Continue on North Stagecoach Trail

    4.7 mi · 8 min · North Stagecoach Trail

  20. 20

    Continue on South Railroad Street

    2936 ft · 59 sec · South Railroad Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Burnett Avenue

    91 m · 6 sec · Burnett Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    131 m · 14 sec · West Main Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto South Water Street

    11 m · 1 sec · South Water Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Water Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Niles and Warren.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
24 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
59.4 mi · 46%
U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
36.2 mi · 28%
South Galena Avenue
7.32 mi · 6%
West Galena Road
6.1 mi · 5%
North Stagecoach Trail
4.74 mi · 4%
US 20 BUS
3.58 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

59.4 mi · 01h 04m

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
02h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.6 mi
116.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cherry Valley
01h 22m from Niles
Leave By
1:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Scattered Rain Showers leaving Niles and Chance Rain Showers near Warren.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Niles to Warren?

The road trip is about 129.2 miles (208 km) and usually takes 02h 45m 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?

Cherry Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.5 miles from Niles and 64.7 miles from Warren.

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

The direct path is about 116.6 miles (187.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.27 one way or $42.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Scattered Rain Showers around Niles and Chance Rain Showers near Warren.

Stop Ideas Near Cherry Valley

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

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

BUS

Rockford, Illinois

5 mi away
7559 Walton St.
BUS

South Beloit, Illinois

29 mi away
15766 Manchester Road
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

54 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive
RAIL

Plano

72 mi away
101 West Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Niles and Warren. Straight-line distance: 116.59 mi (187.63 km).

Niles

#1 Niles

City in Trumbull County, Ohio

Population28,615
Coordinates42.0189200, -87.8028400
Altitude194
CountryUnited States
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#2 Warren

Village in Jo Daviess County, Illinois, United States

Population1,300
Coordinates42.4964000, -89.9895700
Altitude299
CountryUnited States
Start: Niles (-87.80284, 42.01892)
End: Warren (-89.98957, 42.4964)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 208 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.56 gal
17.26 L · about $21.27
Round trip
$42.54
9.12 gal · 34.52 L
Estimated CO2
40.5 kg one way
Round trip: 81 kg / 179 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $21.27 $42.54
Mid-grade $5.29 $24.13 $48.26
Premium $5.84 $26.62 $53.23
Diesel $6.57 $29.96 $59.93

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 Warren. The current time is 09:10:19.

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.