How far is Twin Grove, IL from Niles, IL?

The driving distance from Twin Grove, IL to Niles, IL is about 146.2 miles (235.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 124.5 miles (200.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
146.22 mi
02h 27m
Flight
124.54 mi
200.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
124.54 mi
Kilometers
200.42 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
146.22 mi
Kilometers
235.32 km
Drive Time
02h 27m

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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 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Niles
Sun, Nov 8, 6:09 PM CST
Return by in Twin Grove
Sun, Nov 8, 8:36 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Twin Grove
2026-11-08T15:41
Arrive Niles
Sun, Nov 8, 6:09 PM CST
Route Timing
02h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:27 AM to 12:27 PM CST

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

Leave by
1:36 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Twin Grove
9:30 PM CST
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
Gardner
IL

Village in Illinois, United States

From Twin Grove
71.8 mi
01h 13m
To Niles
74.4 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
34°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 2:00 AM CST
Wind
8 mph SW
Destination
59°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM CST
Wind
10 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Twin Grove and Niles.

  1. 1

    Start on North 1000 East Road

    2179 ft · 2 min · North 1000 East Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East 1400 North Road

    1.6 km · 1 min · East 1400 North Road

  3. 3

    Continue on West Market Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · West Market Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 55 North, US 51 North, I 74 West: Joliet, Rockford, Peoria

    1577 ft · 54 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    3 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    114.2 mi · 2 hr 7 min

  7. 7

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

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 294 North: Wisconsin

    1694 ft · 41 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Tri-State Tollway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    11.7 mi · 15 min · Tri-State Tollway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Touhy Avenue

    635 ft · 16 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Touhy Avenue

    2694 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Touhy Avenue East

    1749 ft · 43 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto East Touhy Avenue

    3 mi · 6 min · East Touhy Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North Harlem Avenue

    2643 ft · 50 sec · North Harlem Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West Howard Street

    1019 ft · 24 sec · West Howard Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North Waukegan Road

    4 m · 1 sec · North Waukegan Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Waukegan Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Twin Grove 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
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 North
117 mi · 80%
Tri-State Tollway
16.6 mi · 11%
East Touhy Avenue
2.99 mi · 2%
West Market Street
1.67 mi · 1%
I 294 Tollway North
1.56 mi · 1%
East 1400 North Road
0.99 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 55 North

Continue straight

114 mi · 02h 07m

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 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.7 mi
124.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gardner
01h 13m from Twin Grove
Leave By
1:36 PM CST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Twin Grove and Mostly Sunny near Niles.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Twin Grove to Niles?

The road trip is about 146.2 miles (235.3 km) and usually takes 02h 27m 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?

Gardner is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.8 miles from Twin Grove and 74.4 miles from Niles.

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

The direct path is about 124.5 miles (200.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.7 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:36 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.32 one way or $46.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Twin Grove and Mostly Sunny near Niles.

Stop Ideas Near Gardner

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Gardner, 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 Gardner.

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Dwight station

14 mi away
119 West Main St.
RAIL

Kankakee

38 mi away
199 South East Ave.
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Joliet Transportation Center

42 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street
RAIL

Pontiac station

44 mi away
721 West Washington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Twin Grove and Niles. Straight-line distance: 124.54 mi (200.42 km).

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#1 Twin Grove

Twin Grove is a place in Illinois, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.4933700, -89.0798000
Altitude250
CountryUnited States
Niles

#2 Niles

City in Trumbull County, Ohio

Population28,615
Coordinates42.0189200, -87.8028400
Altitude194
CountryUnited States
Start: North 1000 East Road (-89.07927, 40.493331)
End: West Howard Street (-87.802809, 42.018948)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 235 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.16 gal
19.53 L · about $23.32
Round trip
$46.64
10.32 gal · 39.06 L
Estimated CO2
45.9 kg one way
Round trip: 91.7 kg / 202 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.52 $23.32 $46.64
Mid-grade $5.15 $26.55 $53.11
Premium $5.71 $29.44 $58.88
Diesel $6.53 $33.72 $67.43

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 08, 2026

There is no time difference between Twin Grove and Niles. The current time is 15:41:59.

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.