How far is Savoy, IL from Niles, IL?

The driving distance from Savoy, IL to Niles, IL is about 162.8 miles (262 km), with a travel time of about 02h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 137.7 miles (221.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 30m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
162.77 mi
02h 45m
Flight
137.71 mi
221.63 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
137.71 mi
Kilometers
221.63 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
162.77 mi
Kilometers
261.96 km
Drive Time
02h 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 02h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Niles
Thu, Oct 15, 6:06 PM CDT
Return by in Savoy
Thu, Oct 15, 8:51 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Savoy
2026-10-15T15:21
Arrive Niles
Thu, Oct 15, 6:06 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:45 AM to 12:45 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Savoy
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Otto
IL

Township in Kankakee County, Illinois

From Savoy
78.2 mi
01h 22m
To Niles
84.6 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
12 mph S
Destination
63°F
Today

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    34 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Dunlap Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · North Dunlap Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Curtis Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · West Curtis Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward I 57 North: Kankakee

    1977 ft · 48 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    126.7 mi · 2 hr 21 min

  6. 6

    Continue on Dan Ryan Expressway

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Dan Ryan Expressway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)

    7.9 mi · 11 min · Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)

  8. 8

    Continue on Kennedy Expressway

    8.2 mi · 12 min · Kennedy Expressway

  9. 9

    Continue on Edens Expressway

    2.2 mi · 2 min · Edens Expressway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 14 West: Caldwell Avenue

    1068 ft · 26 sec

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto North Caldwell Avenue

    3 mi · 5 min · North Caldwell Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West Howard Street

    3217 ft · 1 min · West Howard Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North Waukegan Road

    4 m · 1 sec · North Waukegan Road

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Waukegan Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 57 North
127 mi · 78%
Kennedy Expressway
8.16 mi · 5%
Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
7.9 mi · 5%
Dan Ryan Expressway
3.33 mi · 2%
North Caldwell Avenue
3.04 mi · 2%
West Curtis Road
2.75 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 57 North

Merge slight left

127 mi · 02h 21m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.1 mi
137.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Otto
01h 22m from Savoy
Leave By
1:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Savoy 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 Savoy to Niles?

The road trip is about 162.8 miles (262 km) and usually takes 02h 45m 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?

Otto is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.2 miles from Savoy and 84.6 miles from Niles.

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

The direct path is about 137.7 miles (221.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.78 one way or $53.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Savoy and Rain Showers near Niles.

Stop Ideas Near Otto

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Otto, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Kankakee

8 mi away
199 South East Ave.
RAIL

Gilman

33 mi away
US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St.
RAIL

Dwight station

45 mi away
119 West Main St.
RAIL

Joliet Transportation Center

55 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Savoy and Niles. Straight-line distance: 137.71 mi (221.63 km).

Savoy

#1 Savoy

Town

Population8,364
Coordinates40.0547500, -88.2517200
Altitude224
CountryUnited States
Niles

#2 Niles

City in Trumbull County, Ohio

Population28,615
Coordinates42.0189200, -87.8028400
Altitude194
CountryUnited States
Start: West Church Street (-88.251726, 40.054493)
End: West Howard Street (-87.802809, 42.018948)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 262 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.74 gal
21.74 L · about $26.78
Round trip
$53.55
11.48 gal · 43.48 L
Estimated CO2
51 kg one way
Round trip: 102 kg / 225 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $26.78 $53.55
Mid-grade $5.29 $30.38 $60.75
Premium $5.84 $33.50 $67.01
Diesel $6.57 $37.72 $75.44

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Savoy and Niles. The current time is 15:21:01.

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.