How far is Randolph, IL from Niles, IL?

The driving distance from Randolph, IL to Niles, IL is about 343.3 miles (552.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 298.3 miles (480.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
343.29 mi
05h 45m
Flight
298.32 mi
480.1 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
298.32 mi
Kilometers
480.1 km
Flight Time
00h 36m

Driving Distance

Road route
343.29 mi
Kilometers
552.47 km
Drive Time
05h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Niles
Fri, Nov 6, 4:03 PM CST
Return by in Randolph
Fri, Nov 6, 9:48 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Randolph
2026-11-06T10:18
Arrive Niles
Fri, Nov 6, 4:03 PM CST
Route Timing
05h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:45 AM to 1:45 PM CST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:30 AM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Randolph
9:00 PM CST
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Lincoln
IL

City in Illinois, United States

From Randolph
175.7 mi
02h 52m
To Niles
167.6 mi
02h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Drizzle

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 12:00 AM CST
Wind
8 mph NW
Destination
48°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM CST
Wind
15 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Randolph and Niles.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Randolph and Niles.

  1. 1

    Start on Wine Hill Road

    40 m · 5 sec · Wine Hill Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Chester Road

    1829 ft · 54 sec · Chester Road

  3. 3

    Turn left

    5.6 mi · 10 min

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East Holmes Street

    2470 ft · 32 sec · East Holmes Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Lehmen Drive

    7.8 mi · 9 min · Lehmen Drive

  6. 6

    Continue on South State Street

    17.7 mi · 23 min · South State Street

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    20.1 mi · 30 min

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Illinois Street

    54 m · 4 sec · North Illinois Street

  9. 9

    Exit the rotary onto North Illinois Street

    9.8 mi · 15 min · North Illinois Street

  10. 10

    Continue on South Morrison Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Morrison Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Vandalia Street

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Vandalia Street

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 55 North, I 70 East

    2235 ft · 55 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    3.8 mi · 4 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, I 270 West: Chicago, Springfield, Kansas City

    107.9 mi · 1 hr 57 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 55 North: Chicago

    29.4 mi · 31 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, I 74 West: Chicago, Peoria

    120.8 mi · 2 hr 14 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 294 Tollway North: Wisconsin

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 294 North: Wisconsin

    1694 ft · 41 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Tri-State Tollway

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    11.7 mi · 15 min · Tri-State Tollway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward Touhy Avenue

    635 ft · 16 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on Touhy Avenue

    2694 ft · 1 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on Touhy Avenue East

    1749 ft · 43 sec

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto East Touhy Avenue

    3 mi · 6 min · East Touhy Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn left onto North Harlem Avenue

    2643 ft · 50 sec · North Harlem Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn right onto West Howard Street

    1019 ft · 24 sec · West Howard Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto North Waukegan Road

    4 m · 1 sec · North Waukegan Road

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Waukegan Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Randolph and Niles.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
28 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 North
262 mi · 76%
South State Street
37.9 mi · 11%
Tri-State Tollway
16.6 mi · 5%
North Illinois Street
9.78 mi · 3%
Lehmen Drive
7.85 mi · 2%
East Touhy Avenue
2.99 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 55 North

Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, I 74 West: Chicago, Peoria

121 mi · 02h 14m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 45m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45 mi
298.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lincoln
02h 52m from Randolph
Leave By
5:30 AM CST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Drizzle leaving Randolph and Partly Sunny near Niles.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Randolph to Niles?

The road trip is about 343.3 miles (552.5 km) and usually takes 05h 45m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lincoln is a useful midpoint, sitting about 175.7 miles from Randolph and 167.6 miles from Niles.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 298.3 miles (480.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 45 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:30 AM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $55.79 one way or $111.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 107.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Drizzle around Randolph and Partly Sunny near Niles.

Stop Ideas Near Lincoln

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Lincoln and the surrounding midpoint area.
Route 66 Original Alignment- Driveable!
Scenic stop 13.6 mi away

Route 66 Original Alignment- Driveable!

Atlanta , IL
865 SW Arch St, Atlanta, IL 61723, United States
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Tourist attraction
City of Lincoln
Meeting point 3 mi away

City of Lincoln

Lincoln , IL
700 Broadway St, Lincoln, IL 62656
Rating 3.8/5 4 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lincoln.

RAIL

Lincoln

Broadway and North Chicago Sts.
RAIL

Springfield station

46 mi away
East Washington and North Third Sts.
RAIL

Uptown Station

51 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.
BUS

Peoria, Illinois

64 mi away
6100 West Everett M. Dirksen Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Randolph and Niles. Straight-line distance: 298.32 mi (480.1 km).

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#1 Randolph

City in Illinois, United States

Population4,394
Coordinates37.9667200, -89.7498300
Altitude173
CountryUnited States
Niles

#2 Niles

City in Trumbull County, Ohio

Population28,615
Coordinates42.0189200, -87.8028400
Altitude194
CountryUnited States
Start: Wine Hill Road (-89.749832, 37.966694)
End: West Howard Street (-87.802809, 42.018948)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 552 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.11 gal
45.86 L · about $55.79
Round trip
$111.58
24.22 gal · 91.72 L
Estimated CO2
107.6 kg one way
Round trip: 215.2 kg / 474 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.61 $55.79 $111.58
Mid-grade $5.24 $63.46 $126.91
Premium $5.79 $70.17 $140.33
Diesel $6.59 $79.83 $159.66

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Illinois · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Randolph and Niles. The current time is 10:18:10.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.