How far is Round Lake, IL from Niles, IL?
The driving distance from Round Lake, IL to Niles, IL is about 35.5 miles (57.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.5 miles (44.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m 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 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Village in Illinois, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Round Lake and Niles.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Round Lake and Niles.
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Start on North Cedar Lake Road
72 m · 8 sec · North Cedar Lake Road
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Turn right onto Nippersink Avenue
696 ft · 19 sec · Nippersink Avenue
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Turn left onto South Cedar Lake Road
2.7 mi · 5 min · South Cedar Lake Road
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Turn left onto West State Route 60
7.7 mi · 13 min · West State Route 60
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Continue straight
3.9 mi · 6 min
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Turn right onto Milwaukee Avenue
1771 ft · 34 sec · Milwaukee Avenue
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Continue on North Milwaukee Avenue
4.2 mi · 7 min · North Milwaukee Avenue
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Continue on South Milwaukee Avenue
6.8 mi · 11 min · South 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 Round Lake 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.
West State Route 60
Turn left onto West State Route 60
7.72 mi · 00h 13m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Round Lake to Niles?
The road trip is about 35.5 miles (57.1 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?
Lincolnshire is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.6 miles from Round Lake and 20.9 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 8 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 4:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.83 one way or $11.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Lincolnshire
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Glenview station
Chicago Union Station
La Grange Road
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Round Lake and Niles. Straight-line distance: 27.48 mi (44.23 km).
#1 Round Lake
City in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 17,982 |
| Coordinates | 42.3533600, -88.0934100 |
| Altitude | 243 |
| 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: 57 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $5.83 | $11.66 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $6.62 | $13.23 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $7.30 | $14.59 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $8.21 | $16.43 |
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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