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Trip from Niles, IL to Glencoe, IL

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

21m

Distance

10.7 mi

17 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 20m ★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 20m ★

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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village in Cook County, Illinois, United States

Glencoe, IL

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Trip Overview

Niles, IL to Glencoe, IL is 10.7 miles and takes about 21 minutes via Waukegan Road, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Midwest region and entirely within Illinois, making it a convenient local excursion. The drive is primarily on surface roads, so expect typical suburban traffic patterns. With only about 21 minutes of driving time, this route is perfect for a quick getaway or an easy addition to a larger travel plan.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Waukegan Road 3.5 mi 5m
North Waukegan Road 2.5 mi 4m
Sunset Ridge Road 2 mi 4m
Dundee Road 1.5 mi 4m
Willow Road 0.4 mi 1m
Green Bay Road 0.3 mi <1m
Skokie Boulevard 0.2 mi <1m
Park Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Waukegan Road — 3.5 mi, about 5m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on North Waukegan Road

2.5 mi · 4 min · North Waukegan Road
2

Continue on IL 43

3.5 mi · 5 min · Waukegan Road
Use the left lane.
3

Turn right onto Willow Road

0.4 mi · 1 min · Willow Road
Use the right lane.
4

Turn left onto Sunset Ridge Road

2.0 mi · 4 min · Sunset Ridge Road
Use the left lane.
5

Turn left onto Skokie Boulevard

0.2 mi · 25 sec · Skokie Boulevard
6

Turn slight right

155 ft · 5 sec
7

Turn slight right onto IL 68

1.5 mi · 4 min · Dundee Road
8

At end of road, turn right onto Green Bay Road

0.3 mi · 59 sec · Green Bay Road
Use the right lane.
9

Turn left onto Park Avenue

56 ft · 7 sec · Park Avenue
Use the left lane.
10

Turn left

52 ft · 3 sec
11

Arrive at destination

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 7

5 decision points cluster between mile 6 and 10.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
6 mi into trip | ~9m in | Willow Road

Turn right onto Willow Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
5
6.5 mi into trip | ~11m in | Sunset Ridge Road

Turn left onto Sunset Ridge Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
6
10.3 mi into trip | ~20m in | Green Bay Road

At end of road, turn right onto Green Bay Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
6
10.6 mi into trip | ~21m in | Park Avenue

Turn left onto Park Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
4
10.7 mi into trip | ~21m in

Turn left

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.66 one way

$3.32 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 4 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.32 $1.82 $3.64
premium $4.93 $2.08 $4.15
diesel $5.60 $2.36 $4.72

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

Estimated CO2 emission: 3.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 3.2 0 $1.12 $0.51
Efficient EV 2.7 0 $0.94 $0.43
EV Truck/SUV 4.3 0 $1.50 $0.68

Gas CO2

4 kg

EV CO2

1 kg (75% 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 Aug 13, 2026

Origin

Niles, IL

Afternoon in Niles on Friday

Local time

2:28 PM

CDT

Current temp

68°F

Partly Cloudy then Patchy Fog

NE 0 to 5 mph 7% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 12 at 6:43PM CDT until August 12 at 7:45PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued August 12 at 6:42PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Destination

Glencoe, IL

Afternoon in Glencoe on Friday

Local time

2:28 PM

CDT

Current temp

70°F

Patchy Fog

NE 5 mph 5% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 12 at 6:43PM CDT until August 12 at 7:45PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued August 12 at 6:42PM 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 warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

21m 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?

This drive is entirely on surface roads, with 0% highway travel. You'll be navigating through suburban areas for the entire 10.7 miles. The longest continuous stretch without a significant turn or stop is 3.5 miles along Waukegan Road. Expect to encounter regular intersections and traffic signals typical of a non-highway route.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.5 mi on Waukegan Road.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 6 miles in near Willow Road.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 21m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 6 miles (Willow Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.5 miles (Sunset Ridge Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.3 miles (Green Bay Road): Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

674 ft 628 ft

Total Climb

93 ft

Total Descent

55 ft

Highest Point

674 ft

~10.7 mi in

Elevation Range

46 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Niles, IL

Full guide →

Founded 1832

Niles is a city of 30,912 (2020) in Illinois.

Top landmarks

  • • Leaning Tower of Niles — replica tower of Pisa's, in Niles, Illinois, United States
  • • Katyń Monument in Niles — monument in Niles, Illinois, United States

Arriving in Glencoe, IL

Full guide →

Founded 1869

Glencoe is in the North Shore region of Chicagoland.

Top landmarks

  • • Glencoe — railway station in Illinois
  • • William A. Glasner House — historic house in Illinois, United States

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 21m. Total distance: 10.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

21m 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 with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 3.5 miles on Waukegan Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.

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 6 miles (Willow Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.5 miles (Sunset Ridge Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.3 miles (Green Bay Road): Lane positioning matters here.

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 Glencoe, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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