How far is Saint Rose, IL from Niles, IL?
The driving distance from Saint Rose, IL to Niles, IL is about 299.2 miles (481.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 248.2 miles (399.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 50m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Champaign County, Illinois.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Rose and Niles.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Rose and Niles.
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Start on Saint Rose Road
5.2 mi · 9 min · Saint Rose Road
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Continue on St Rose Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · St Rose Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Veterans Honor Parkway
12 m · 1 sec · Veterans Honor Parkway
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Exit the roundabout onto Veterans Honor Parkway
1.6 mi · 4 min · Veterans Honor Parkway
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Turn right onto US Highway 40
2.5 mi · 4 min · US Highway 40
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Take the ramp right toward I-70 East: Effingham
67.9 mi · 1 hr 14 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 57 North: Chicago
195.2 mi · 3 hr 34 min
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Continue on Dan Ryan Expressway
3.3 mi · 5 min · Dan Ryan Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
7.9 mi · 11 min · Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
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Continue on Kennedy Expressway
8.2 mi · 12 min · 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 Saint Rose and Niles.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 57 North
Keep slight left to continue on I 57 North: Chicago
195 mi · 03h 34m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Saint Rose and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Niles.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint Rose to Niles?
The road trip is about 299.2 miles (481.5 km) and usually takes 04h 50m 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?
Champaign is a useful midpoint, sitting about 150.5 miles from Saint Rose and 148.8 miles from Niles.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 248.2 miles (399.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 51 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.82 one way or $79.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Saint Rose and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Niles.
Stop Ideas Near Champaign
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 Champaign.
Illinois Terminal
Rantoul
Danville, Illinois
Mattoon station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Rose and Niles. Straight-line distance: 248.16 mi (399.38 km).
#1 Saint Rose
Township in Clinton County, Illinois
| Population | 405 |
| Coordinates | 38.6842100, -89.5545300 |
| Altitude | 152 |
| 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: 482 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 43m |
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 | $3.77 | $39.82 | $79.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $44.91 | $89.82 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $49.15 | $98.29 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $56.01 | $112.02 |
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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