How far is North Riverside, IL from Niles, IL?
The driving distance from North Riverside, IL to Niles, IL is about 23.7 miles (38.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.2 miles (19.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Riverside and Niles.
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Start on West 26th Street
21 m · 9 sec · West 26th Street
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Turn left onto Des Plaines Avenue
2620 ft · 1 min · Des Plaines Avenue
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Turn left onto Cermak Road
1407 ft · 26 sec · Cermak Road
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Turn slight right onto 1st Avenue Cutoff
5.4 mi · 12 min · 1st Avenue Cutoff
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Continue on North Thatcher Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · North Thatcher Avenue
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Continue on North Cumberland Avenue
1031 ft · 28 sec · North Cumberland Avenue
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Turn right onto West Forest Preserve Drive
1.8 mi · 3 min · West Forest Preserve Drive
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Turn left onto North Harlem Avenue
4.5 mi · 9 min · North Harlem Avenue
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Turn right onto West Howard Street
1019 ft · 24 sec · West Howard Street
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Turn right onto North Waukegan Road
4 m · 1 sec · North Waukegan Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Waukegan Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North Riverside and Niles.
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.
1st Avenue Cutoff
Turn slight right onto 1st Avenue Cutoff
5.41 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving North Riverside and Rain Showers near Niles.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Riverside to Niles?
The road trip is about 23.7 miles (38.1 km) and usually takes 00h 37m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
River Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.8 miles from North Riverside and 16.8 miles from Niles.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.2 miles (19.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.87 one way or $7.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around North Riverside and Rain Showers near Niles.
Stop Ideas Near River Grove
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Riverside and Niles. Straight-line distance: 12.21 mi (19.65 km).
#1 North Riverside
Village in United States of America
| Population | 6,346 |
| Coordinates | 41.8428100, -87.8231100 |
| Altitude | 188 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Niles
City in Trumbull County, Ohio
| Population | 28,615 |
| Coordinates | 42.0189200, -87.8028400 |
| Altitude | 194 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Howard Street (-87.802809, 42.018948)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 38 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.87 | $7.74 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $4.39 | $8.78 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $4.84 | $9.69 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $5.45 | $10.91 |
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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