Origin
Logan Square, IL
Evening in Logan Square on Saturday
Local time
8:18 PM
CDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Logan Square, IL to Niles, IL
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 26, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
15m
Distance
9.9 mi
16 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 15m
★
6 AM
0h 16m
8 AM
0h 19m
10 AM
0h 17m
12 PM
0h 17m
3 PM
0h 17m
5 PM
0h 19m
8 PM
0h 15m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Logan Square, IL
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Niles, IL
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Trip Overview
Logan Square to Niles is 9.9 miles and takes about 15m via North Caldwell Avenue and the Edens Expressway, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Illinois, moving from the Midwest region to another part of the Midwest. It's a quick hop, primarily using expressways, making it ideal for a straightforward commute or a quick errand. You won't need much time or fuel for this one, so it's a flexible option for your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Caldwell Avenue | 3 mi | 4m |
| Kennedy Expressway | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| Edens Expressway | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| North California Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| West Howard Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| West Belden Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Milwaukee Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Waukegan Road | <0.1 mi | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
North Caldwell Avenue
— 3 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Logan Square, IL and Niles, IL.
1
Start on this road
31 ft
·
7 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto West Belden Avenue
312 ft
·
15 sec
·
West Belden Avenue
3
Turn right onto North Milwaukee Avenue
271 ft
·
20 sec
·
North Milwaukee Avenue
4
Turn sharp left onto North California Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North California Avenue
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward I 90 West, I 94 West
Use the left lane.
6
Merge onto I 90; I 94
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Kennedy Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on I 94
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Edens Expressway
Toward I 94 West: Milwaukee
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 41A
Toward US 14 West: Caldwell Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
9
Turn slight right onto US 14
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
North Caldwell Avenue
10
Turn left onto West Howard Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Howard Street
Use the left lane.
11
Turn left onto North Waukegan Road
14 ft
·
0 sec
·
North Waukegan Road
12
Arrive at destination
North Waukegan Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 9.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
West Belden Avenue
Turn left onto West Belden Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North California Avenue
Turn sharp left onto North California Avenue
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
7
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp toward I 90 West, I 94 West
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward I 90 West, I 94 West
7
6.1 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the exit toward US 14 West: Caldwell Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 41A
Toward US 14 West: Caldwell Avenue
6
9.3 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
West Howard Street
Turn left onto West Howard Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.51 one way
$3.02 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.27 | $1.66 | $3.33 |
| premium | $4.81 | $1.87 | $3.75 |
| diesel | $5.40 | $2.11 | $4.21 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3 | 0 | $1.04 | $0.48 |
| Efficient EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.87 | $0.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4 | 0 | $1.39 | $0.63 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% 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
Evening in Niles on Saturday
Local time
8:18 PM
CDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
3 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
15m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect about 50% of this 9.9-mile drive to be on expressways. The longest stretch without exiting is approximately 3 miles, which occurs on North Caldwell Avenue. You'll experience a mix of highway driving and surface streets, with urban merging likely as you transition between road types. The route transitions from expressway to surface roads as you approach your destination.
50% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3 mi on North Caldwell Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West Belden Avenue.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 9.9 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Belden Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (North California Avenue): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
About the Cities
Arriving in Niles, IL
Full guide →Niles is a city of 30,912 (2020) in Illinois.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 15m. Total distance: 9.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (50%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3 miles on North Caldwell Avenue. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Belden Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (North California Avenue): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Pullman National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
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 NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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