How far is Oakwood Hills, IL from Niles, IL?
The driving distance from Oakwood Hills, IL to Niles, IL is about 31.8 miles (51.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.5 miles (44.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 58m 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 59m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Illinois, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oakwood Hills and Niles.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oakwood Hills and Niles.
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Start on Oakhill Road
155 m · 28 sec · Oakhill Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Lake Shore Drive
929 ft · 41 sec · Lake Shore Drive
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Keep slight right to continue on Lake Shore Drive
1142 ft · 50 sec · Lake Shore Drive
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Continue on Silver Lake Trail
2422 ft · 2 min · Silver Lake Trail
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Continue on Silver Lake Road
1.3 mi · 5 min · Silver Lake Road
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Continue on Cary Algonquin Road
618 ft · 35 sec · Cary Algonquin Road
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Turn left onto Northwest Highway
2.7 mi · 4 min · Northwest Highway
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Turn left onto State Route 22
4.9 mi · 8 min · State Route 22
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Continue on West Main Street
1933 ft · 49 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto Rand Road
4.4 mi · 5 min · Rand Road
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Continue on North Rand Road
4.5 mi · 7 min · North Rand Road
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Turn left onto Palatine Road
3.8 mi · 6 min · Palatine Road
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Take the exit slight right toward US 45, IL 21: Milwaukee Avenue
104 m · 9 sec
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Turn straight onto East Palatine Road
3061 ft · 1 min · East Palatine Road
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Turn right onto Milwaukee Avenue
4.4 mi · 7 min · Milwaukee Avenue
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Continue on North Milwaukee Avenue
3.1 mi · 5 min · North Milwaukee Avenue
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Turn left onto West Howard Street
1303 ft · 31 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 Oakwood Hills 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.
State Route 22
Turn left onto State Route 22
4.95 mi · 00h 08m
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 Oakwood Hills 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 Oakwood Hills to Niles?
The road trip is about 31.8 miles (51.2 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?
Kildeer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.7 miles from Oakwood Hills and 16.1 miles from Niles.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.5 miles (44.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 4:32 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.22 one way or $10.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Kildeer
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oakwood Hills and Niles. Straight-line distance: 27.48 mi (44.23 km).
#1 Oakwood Hills
City in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 2,011 |
| Coordinates | 42.2464100, -88.2428600 |
| Altitude | 252 |
| 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: 51 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $5.22 | $10.45 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $5.93 | $11.85 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $6.54 | $13.07 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $7.36 | $14.72 |
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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