How far is Northbrook, IL from Niles, IL?
The driving distance from Northbrook, IL to Niles, IL is about 9.3 miles (14.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.6 miles (12.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 40m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 20m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Northbrook and Niles.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Northbrook and Niles.
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Start on the route
91 m · 27 sec
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Turn left onto 1st Street
90 m · 15 sec · 1st Street
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Turn left onto Walters Avenue
37 m · 9 sec · Walters Avenue
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Turn right onto Shermer Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Shermer Road
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Turn left onto Techny Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Techny Road
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Turn right onto Founders Drive
1808 ft · 36 sec · Founders Drive
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Turn left onto Kamp Drive
1083 ft · 29 sec · Kamp Drive
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Turn right onto Waukegan Road
4 mi · 7 min · Waukegan Road
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Continue on North Waukegan Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · North Waukegan Road
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Continue on North Waukegan Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · 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 Northbrook 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.
Waukegan Road
Turn right onto Waukegan Road
3.97 mi · 00h 07m
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.
Rain Showers leaving Northbrook 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 Northbrook to Niles?
The road trip is about 9.3 miles (14.9 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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?
Glenview is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.5 miles from Northbrook and 4.8 miles from Niles.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.6 miles (12.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.7 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 7:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.54 one way or $3.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Northbrook and Rain Showers near Niles.
Stop Ideas Near Glenview
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 Glenview.
Glenview station
Chicago Union Station
La Grange Road
Summit
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Northbrook and Niles. Straight-line distance: 7.62 mi (12.27 km).
#1 Northbrook
Village in Illinois
| Population | 32,657 |
| Coordinates | 42.1275300, -87.8289500 |
| Altitude | 197 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Niles
City in Trumbull County, Ohio
| Population | 28,615 |
| Coordinates | 42.0189200, -87.8028400 |
| Altitude | 194 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Waukegan Road (-87.802809, 42.018948)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 15 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
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 | $1.54 | $3.08 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $1.75 | $3.49 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $1.93 | $3.85 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $2.17 | $4.34 |
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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