How far is Oak Lawn, IL from Niles, IL?
The driving distance from Oak Lawn, IL to Niles, IL is about 33.9 miles (54.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.4 miles (34.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.
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.
Township in Macon County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oak Lawn and Niles.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oak Lawn and Niles.
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Start on Mulberry Avenue
80 m · 14 sec · Mulberry Avenue
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Turn right onto 99th Place
798 ft · 41 sec · 99th Place
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 54th Avenue
97 m · 16 sec · 54th Avenue
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Turn right onto West 99th Street
1.2 km · 2 min · West 99th Street
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Turn left onto South Cicero Avenue
11.6 mi · 19 min · South Cicero Avenue
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Turn right onto West Madison Street
1 mi · 2 min · West Madison Street
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Turn left onto South Pulaski Road
2.9 mi · 6 min · South Pulaski Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Belden Avenue
52 m · 10 sec · West Belden Avenue
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Turn left onto North Pulaski Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · North Pulaski Road
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Turn left onto West Irving Park Road
1004 ft · 21 sec · West Irving Park Road
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Turn slight right onto Kennedy Irving Park Road
119 m · 16 sec · Kennedy Irving Park Road
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Turn right onto North Keeler Avenue
120 m · 20 sec · North Keeler Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward I 90 West, I 94 West
806 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Kennedy Expressway
2640 ft · 41 sec · Kennedy Expressway
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Continue on Edens Expressway
2.2 mi · 2 min · Edens Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 14 West: Caldwell Avenue
1068 ft · 26 sec
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Turn slight right onto North Caldwell Avenue
3 mi · 5 min · North Caldwell Avenue
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Turn left onto West Howard Street
3217 ft · 1 min · West Howard Street
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Turn left 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 Oak Lawn 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.
South Cicero Avenue
Turn left onto South Cicero Avenue
11.6 mi · 00h 19m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Oak Lawn 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 Oak Lawn to Niles?
The road trip is about 33.9 miles (54.5 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?
Austin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.9 miles from Oak Lawn and 21 miles from Niles.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.4 miles (34.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:54 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.55 one way or $11.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Oak Lawn and Rain Showers near Niles.
Stop Ideas Near Austin
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Chicago Union Station
Summit
La Grange Road
Glenview station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oak Lawn and Niles. Straight-line distance: 21.41 mi (34.45 km).
#1 Oak Lawn
Village in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 54,376 |
| Coordinates | 41.7108700, -87.7581100 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| 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: 55 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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 29m |
| 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 | $4.67 | $5.55 | $11.10 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $6.30 | $12.59 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $6.95 | $13.89 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $7.82 | $15.64 |
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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