How far is Wadsworth, IL from Niles, IL?
The driving distance from Wadsworth, IL to Niles, IL is about 33.7 miles (54.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29 miles (46.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in West Deerfield and Vernon townships of Lake County, Illinois, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wadsworth and Niles.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wadsworth and Niles.
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Start on North Chicago Avenue
18 m · 8 sec · North Chicago Avenue
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Turn left onto West Wadsworth Road
1.1 km · 1 min · West Wadsworth Road
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Turn left onto North Skokie Highway
15 mi · 18 min · North Skokie Highway
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Continue on Skokie Valley Road
3.4 mi · 4 min · Skokie Valley Road
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Continue on Skokie Highway
3.8 mi · 4 min · Skokie Highway
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Continue on Edens Expressway
7.2 mi · 9 min · Edens Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 58 West: Dempster Street
1512 ft · 52 sec
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Turn straight onto West Dempster Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · West Dempster Street
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Turn left onto North Waukegan Road
1675 ft · 40 sec · North Waukegan Road
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Continue on North Waukegan Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · 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 Wadsworth 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.
North Skokie Highway
Turn left onto North Skokie Highway
15 mi · 00h 18m
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 Wadsworth 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 Wadsworth to Niles?
The road trip is about 33.7 miles (54.3 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?
Bannockburn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.8 miles from Wadsworth and 16.9 miles from Niles.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29 miles (46.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.55 one way or $11.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Wadsworth and Rain Showers near Niles.
Stop Ideas Near Bannockburn
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 Bannockburn.
Glenview station
Chicago Union Station
La Grange Road
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wadsworth and Niles. Straight-line distance: 28.98 mi (46.64 km).
#1 Wadsworth
Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 3,631 |
| Coordinates | 42.4286300, -87.9239700 |
| Altitude | 215 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Niles
City in Trumbull County, Ohio
| Population | 28,615 |
| Coordinates | 42.0189200, -87.8028400 |
| Altitude | 194 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Waukegan Road (-87.802809, 42.018948)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 54 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $5.55 | $11.10 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $6.30 | $12.59 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $6.95 | $13.89 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $7.82 | $15.64 |
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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