Origin
Flossmoor, IL
Late night in Flossmoor on Sunday
Local time
2:47 AM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Flossmoor, IL to Niles, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h
Distance
48.1 mi
77 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 56m
★
6 AM
1h 1m
8 AM
1h 11m
10 AM
1h 4m
12 PM
1h 3m
3 PM
1h 5m
5 PM
1h 10m
8 PM
0h 58m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Flossmoor, IL
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Niles, IL
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Trip Overview
Planning a drive from Flossmoor, IL to Niles, IL? This 48.1-mile trip will take you about 1 hour to complete. You'll primarily be on local roads like Flossmoor Road and Governors Highway, with no highway driving involved. With a budget of around $7 for fuel, this short journey is perfectly suited for a single day trip. The route offers a straightforward local drive experience within the Midwest region. Given its duration, you won't need to worry about overnight stays; it's an easy in-and-out trip.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Flossmoor Road | — | — |
| Governors Highway | — | — |
| 175th Street | — | — |
| Dixie Highway | — | — |
| West 147th Street | — | — |
| I 57 North | — | — |
| Dan Ryan Expressway | — | — |
| Dan Ryan Expressway (Express) | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Flossmoor Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Flossmoor, IL and Niles, IL.
1
Start on the route
82 ft
·
8 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right onto Flossmoor Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Flossmoor Road
3
Turn right onto Governors Highway
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Governors Highway
4
Turn right onto 175th Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
175th Street
5
Turn left onto Dixie Highway
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Dixie Highway
6
Turn left onto West 147th Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
West 147th Street
7
Take the ramp slight right toward I 57 North
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
I 57 North
8
Merge slight left
8.0 mi
·
10 min
9
Continue on Dan Ryan Expressway
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Dan Ryan Expressway
10
Keep slight left to continue on Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
7.9 mi
·
11 min
·
Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
11
Continue on Kennedy Expressway
8.2 mi
·
11 min
·
Kennedy Expressway
12
Continue on Edens Expressway
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Edens Expressway
13
Take the exit slight right toward US 14 West: Caldwell Avenue
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
US 14 West: Caldwell Avenue
14
Turn slight right onto North Caldwell Avenue
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
North Caldwell Avenue
15
Turn left onto West Howard Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Howard Street
16
Turn left onto North Waukegan Road
13 ft
·
North Waukegan Road
17
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24 miles from Flossmoor, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.52 one way
$15.04 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $8.26 | $16.51 |
| premium | $4.89 | $9.26 | $18.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.62 | $21.24 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.4 | 0 | $5.05 | $2.31 |
| Efficient EV | 12 | 0 | $4.21 | $1.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.2 | 0 | $6.73 | $3.08 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Niles, IL
Late night in Niles on Sunday
Local time
2:47 AM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
NW 10 to 15 mph
39% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 16 at 10:43AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 16 at 10:43AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
2 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this 48.1-mile excursion. With a 0% highway share, you'll be navigating city streets and county roads for the entire journey. The route involves frequent turns, so keep your attention focused. While there's no specific longest uninterrupted stretch mentioned, the profile suggests a consistent engagement with local traffic and intersections. This isn't a high-speed cruise; it's more about connecting points through the local infrastructure.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Flossmoor Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Flossmoor, IL to Niles, IL is easy. At 1h with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Flossmoor, IL to Niles, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
674 ft
573 ft
Total Climb
94 ft
Total Descent
132 ft
Highest Point
674 ft
Elevation Range
101 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h. Total distance: 48.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Flossmoor, IL to Niles, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Niles, IL before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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