How far is Rolling Meadows, IL from Niles, IL?
The driving distance from Rolling Meadows, IL to Niles, IL is about 20.8 miles (33.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.7 miles (18.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 59m 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 29m.
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.
The most populous city in Cook County, Illinois.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rolling Meadows and Niles.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rolling Meadows and Niles.
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Start on Bluebird Lane
77 m · 17 sec · Bluebird Lane
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Turn left onto Campbell Street
2610 ft · 2 min · Campbell Street
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Turn right onto South Wilke Road
2685 ft · 56 sec · South Wilke Road
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Continue on New Wilke Road
575 ft · 13 sec · New Wilke Road
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Turn slight left onto West Kirchhoff Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Kirchhoff Road
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Turn straight onto West Central Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · West Central Road
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Turn slight right onto West Northwest Highway
1.7 mi · 3 min · West Northwest Highway
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Turn left onto State Street
1013 ft · 29 sec · State Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward East Golf Road
49 m · 3 sec · East Golf Road
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Exit the roundabout onto East Golf Road
3.7 mi · 6 min · East Golf Road
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Turn right onto North Milwaukee Avenue
2.9 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 Rolling Meadows 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.
East Golf Road
Exit the roundabout onto East Golf Road
3.71 mi · 00h 06m
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 Rolling Meadows 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 Rolling Meadows to Niles?
The road trip is about 20.8 miles (33.5 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?
Des Plaines is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.6 miles from Rolling Meadows and 14.2 miles from Niles.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.7 miles (18.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.1 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 7:30 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.41 one way or $6.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Rolling Meadows and Rain Showers near Niles.
Stop Ideas Near Des Plaines
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 Des Plaines.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rolling Meadows and Niles. Straight-line distance: 11.69 mi (18.82 km).
#1 Rolling Meadows
City in Cook County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 23,246 |
| Coordinates | 42.0841900, -88.0131300 |
| Altitude | 219 |
| 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: 33 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $3.41 | $6.81 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $3.86 | $7.73 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $4.26 | $8.52 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $4.80 | $9.59 |
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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