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Trip from Niles, IL to Caledonia, IL

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 27m

Distance

70.9 mi

114 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 20 min
4 AM
1h 20m ★
6 AM
1h 27m
8 AM
1h 40m
10 AM
1h 32m
12 PM
1h 30m
3 PM
1h 32m
5 PM
1h 40m
8 PM
1h 23m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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village in Cook County, Illinois, United States

Niles, IL

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Downtown Caledonia, IL, IL

Caledonia, IL

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Trip Overview

This 70.9-mile drive from Niles, IL, to Caledonia, IL, will take you about 1 hour and 27 minutes. Designed as a single-day trip, you can expect to spend approximately $11 on fuel for this journey. The route primarily utilizes the Jane Addams Memorial Tollway, Fairgrounds Road, and Belvidere Road, offering a blend of highway and local road experiences. Given its manageable distance and duration, it's a straightforward trip for anyone looking to explore within the Midwest region of Illinois. This route is ideal if you're seeking a relatively quick and efficient way to travel between these two points without needing an overnight stay.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway 51.7 mi 55m
Fairgrounds Road 6.8 mi 9m
Belvidere Road 3.9 mi 6m
West Touhy Avenue 2.8 mi 5m
State Route 173 2.1 mi 2m
South Dee Road 1 mi 2m
Devon Avenue 0.9 mi 1m
North Waukegan Road 0.4 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Jane Addams Memorial Tollway — 51.7 mi, about 55m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Niles, IL and Caledonia, IL.

1

Start on North Waukegan Road

0.4 mi · 44 sec · North Waukegan Road
2

Continue on North Milwaukee Avenue

507 ft · 17 sec · North Milwaukee Avenue
3

Turn right onto West Touhy Avenue

2.8 mi · 5 min · West Touhy Avenue
Use the right lane.
4

Turn left onto South Dee Road

1.0 mi · 2 min · South Dee Road
Use the left lane.
5

Turn right onto Devon Avenue

0.9 mi · 1 min · Devon Avenue
Use the left lane.
6

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 32 sec
Toward I 90 West Toll Use the right lane.
7

Merge onto I 90

52 mi · 55 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 53 sec
Exit 25 Toward Belvidere
9

Keep slight left at fork

0.1 mi · 18 sec
Toward Belvidere
10

Keep slight right at fork

287 ft · 7 sec
11

Turn straight onto CR T40

0.3 mi · 38 sec · Genoa Road
12

Continue on US 20 Business

3.9 mi · 6 min · Belvidere Road
13

Turn right onto IL 76

6.8 mi · 9 min · Fairgrounds Road
14

Turn left onto IL 173

2.1 mi · 2 min · State Route 173
15

Turn left onto Main Street

446 ft · 24 sec · Main Street
16

Turn left onto Front Street

114 ft · 4 sec · Front Street
17

Arrive at destination

Front Street

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

village in Kane County, Illinois

Mid-route town

Meal stop

East Dundee, IL

35 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

Des Plaines, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

East Dundee, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 35.4 miles from Niles, 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.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 12

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 5.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
0.5 mi into trip | ~1m in | West Touhy Avenue

Turn right onto West Touhy Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
5
3.3 mi into trip | ~6m in | South Dee Road

Turn left onto South Dee Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
6
4.3 mi into trip | ~8m in | Devon Avenue

Turn right onto Devon Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
5.2 mi into trip | ~10m in

Take the ramp toward I 90 West Toll

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward I 90 West Toll
5
5.4 mi into trip | ~10m in | I 90 / Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

Merge onto I 90 / Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$11.08 one way

$22.17 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 25 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $12.17 $24.34
premium $4.89 $13.64 $27.29
diesel $5.61 $15.65 $31.31

Estimated Tolls: $3.62

Jane Addams Memorial Tollway (51.7 mi) $3.62

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$11

Tolls

$4

Total

$15

Estimated CO2 emission: 24.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 21.3 0 $7.44 $3.40
Efficient EV 17.7 0 $6.20 $2.84
EV Truck/SUV 28.4 0 $9.93 $4.54

Gas CO2

25 kg

EV CO2

8 kg (68% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Niles, IL

Late night in Niles on Tuesday

Local time

5:34 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

Destination

Caledonia, IL

Late night in Caledonia on Tuesday

Local time

5:34 AM

CDT

Current temp

62°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

7 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 27m 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' with a highway share of about 30%. While you'll experience a significant stretch of 51.7 miles on the Jane Addams Memorial Tollway, the journey also incorporates more direct local roads. This means you'll transition between faster-paced highway driving and navigating through community areas. The road's personality shifts, offering a dynamic driving experience rather than a monotonous interstate grind. Be prepared for varied speed limits and potential traffic as you move between the tollway and local thoroughfares.

Only 3% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 51.7 mi on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near West Touhy Avenue.

Driving Effort 6/10

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 70.9 miles you will encounter 12 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: at 0.5 miles (West Touhy Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.3 miles (South Dee Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.3 miles (Devon Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Niles, IL to Caledonia, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Belvidere along the way.

Belvidere

57.1 mi in | ~1h 6m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 27m. Total distance: 70.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 51.7 miles on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $3.62 in tolls one way, starting with Jane Addams Memorial Tollway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Caledonia, IL before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

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: at 0.5 miles (West Touhy Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.3 miles (South Dee Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.3 miles (Devon Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Caledonia, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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