How far is Niles, IL from Wayne, IL?
The driving distance from Niles, IL to Wayne, IL is about 33.1 miles (53.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.1 miles (37.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m 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 48m.
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.
A city in Cook County, Illinois.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Niles and Wayne.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Niles and Wayne.
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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
2.8 mi · 5 min · West Touhy Avenue
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Turn left onto South Dee Road
1 mi · 2 min · South Dee Road
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Turn right onto Devon Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Devon Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 90 West Toll
1349 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
17 mi · 18 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 59
2167 ft · 48 sec
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Turn left onto New Sutton Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · New Sutton Road
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Continue on Sutton Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Sutton Road
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Continue on Ingalton Avenue
2934 ft · 55 sec · Ingalton Avenue
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Continue on Illinois Route 59
1.3 km · 1 min · Illinois Route 59
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Turn right onto West Stearns Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · West Stearns Road
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Turn left onto Powis Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · Powis Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Powis Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Niles and Wayne.
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.
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
17 mi · 00h 18m
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 Showers And Thunderstorms near Wayne.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Niles to Wayne?
The road trip is about 33.1 miles (53.2 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?
Hoffman Estates is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.5 miles from Niles and 16.5 miles from Wayne.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.1 miles (37.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 4:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.41 one way or $10.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Niles and Showers And Thunderstorms near Wayne.
Stop Ideas Near Hoffman Estates
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 Hoffman Estates.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Niles and Wayne. Straight-line distance: 23.05 mi (37.1 km).
#1 Niles
City in Trumbull County, Ohio
| Population | 28,615 |
| Coordinates | 42.0189200, -87.8028400 |
| Altitude | 194 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Wayne
Village in DuPage and Kane counties, Illinois, United States
| Population | 2,446 |
| Coordinates | 41.9508600, -88.2423000 |
| Altitude | 231 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wayne (-88.2423, 41.95086)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 53 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $5.41 | $10.82 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $6.14 | $12.28 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $6.77 | $13.54 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $7.62 | $15.24 |
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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