Niles, IL to Saint Rose, IL is 300.7 miles and takes about 5h 45m via I-57, I-70, and the Dan Ryan Expressway, with a fuel budget near $47 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Illinois, traversing the Midwest region. Expect a predominantly highway-focused experience, making it a straightforward journey for those prioritizing efficient travel. With a recommended one-day drive, it's a practical option for reaching your destination without needing an overnight stop.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
150.4 miles from Niles, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 52m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 57
200.8 mi
3h 40m
I 70
61.7 mi
1h 6m
Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
8.8 mi
11m
Kennedy Expressway
8.1 mi
11m
Saint Rose Road
5.2 mi
9m
St Rose Road
3.2 mi
5m
North Caldwell Avenue
2.9 mi
4m
US Highway 40
2.5 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
I 57
— 200.8 mi, about 3h 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Niles, IL and Saint Rose, IL.
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Start on North Waukegan Road
14 ft·4 sec·North Waukegan Road
2
Turn right onto West Howard Street
0.6 mi·1 min·West Howard Street
3
Turn right onto US 14
2.9 mi·4 min·North Caldwell Avenue
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·35 sec
Toward I 94 EastUse the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Merge onto I 94
2.1 mi·2 min·Edens Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Continue on I 90; I 94
8.1 mi·11 min·Kennedy Expressway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
7
Continue on I 90; I 94
2.4 mi·2 min·Dan Ryan Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90; I 94
8.8 mi·11 min·Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
Toward I 90 Express, I 94 ExpressUse the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto I 57
201 mi·3 hr 40 min·I 57
Exit 63Toward I 57 South: MemphisUse the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 70
62 mi·1 hr 6 min·I 70
Toward I 70 West: Saint Louis
11
Take the exit onto US 40
0.3 mi·41 sec·US 40
Exit 30Toward US 40, IL 143: Pierron, Highland
12
Turn left onto US 40
0.3 mi·23 sec·Steiner Road
13
Continue on US 40
2.5 mi·3 min·US Highway 40
14
Turn left onto Veterans Honor Parkway
1.6 mi·3 min·Veterans Honor Parkway
15
Enter roundabout onto St Rose Road
225 ft·4 sec·St Rose Road
16
Continue on St Rose Road
3.1 mi·5 min·St Rose Road
17
Continue on Saint Rose Road
5.2 mi·9 min·Saint Rose Road
18
Arrive at destination
Saint Rose Road
Trip Plan
Since this is a manageable 5h 45m drive, leaving in the morning allows ample time to arrive before evening. You'll only need one planned stop, so consider where you'll refuel and stretch your legs around the halfway point of the 300.7-mile trip. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 200.8-mile stretch on I-57, as services can be spaced out. The $47 fuel cost is an estimate, so it’s wise to budget slightly more for unexpected price fluctuations.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 150.4 miles from Niles, IL, or about 2h 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 200.8 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 66 miles or 1h 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 150.4 miles or 2h 52m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 38m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Saint Rose, IL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Niles, IL so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Niles, IL
This is one driving day of about 300.7 miles and 5h 45m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 66 miles from Niles, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 57 for about 200.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 11
5 decision points cluster between mile 3.5 and 287.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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3.5 mi into trip|~5m in
Take the ramp toward I 94 East
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 94 East
5
3.7 mi into trip|~6m in|I 94 / Edens Expressway
Merge onto I 94 / Edens Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
16.4 mi into trip|~23m in|I 90; I 94 / Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90; I 94 / Dan Ryan Expressway (Express) toward I 90 Express, I 94 Express
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 90 Express, I 94 Express
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25.2 mi into trip|~35m in|I 57
Keep slight right at fork onto I 57 toward I 57 South: Memphis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 63
Toward I 57 South: Memphis
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287.7 mi into trip|~5h 22m in|US 40
Take the exit onto US 40 toward US 40, IL 143: Pierron, Highland
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 30
Toward US 40, IL 143: Pierron, Highland
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$47.01 one way
$94.02 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg105 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$51.62
$103.23
premium
$4.89
$57.87
$115.73
diesel
$5.61
$66.39
$132.78
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$47
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$72–$97
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 105.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
28 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: excellent
Holiday Inn Express - Tesla Supercharger
Des Plaines, IL
Tesla
52 DCFC
ORD Gigahub, Des Plaines, IL
Des Plaines, IL
BP_PULSE
40 DCFC
Village Crossing - Tesla Supercharger
Skokie, IL
Tesla
20 DCFC
Target - Tesla Supercharger
Chicago, IL
Tesla
20 DCFC
Chicago Travel Plaza - Tesla Supercharger
Chicago, IL
Tesla
14 DCFC
Fashion Outlets of Chicago - Tesla Supercharger
Rosemont, IL
Tesla
10 DCFC
Holiday Inn Chicago O'Hare
Rosemont, IL
NAYAX_ENERGY
8 DCFC
Macerich Fashion Outlets of Chicago (Rosemont, IL)
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $32 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
90.2
1
$31.57
$14.43
Efficient EV
75.2
0
$26.31
$12.03
EV Truck/SUV
120.3
1
$42.10
$19.24
Gas CO2
105 kg
EV CO2
35 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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 Sunday
Local time
2:46 AM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
NW 10 to 15 mph39% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Saint Rose, IL
Late night
in Saint Rose on Sunday
Local time
2:46 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
5h 45m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Pullman National Historical Park
National Historical Park
In a growing Chicago neighborhood, diverse people and stories intertwined. All were seeking opportunity. Some succeeded. Others were limited—by race, gender, or economic status. Their stories came tog...
4 mi from route
~10 min detour
Free
near mile 31.1
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is a highway-focused drive, with 96% of the journey on major interstates. You'll spend most of your time on I-57, which accounts for the longest uninterrupted stretch of 200.8 miles. The drive begins with the busy Dan Ryan Expressway before merging onto I-57 and then I-70, offering a consistent, high-speed experience. Expect minimal deviations from the interstate, making it a predictable and direct path.
96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 200.8 mi on I 57.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 57 and I 70. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.5 miles in.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 300.7 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 3.7 miles (I 94 / Edens Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 16.4 miles (I 90; I 94 / Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 45m. Total distance: 300.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (96%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 200.8 miles on I 57. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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 Saint Rose, IL before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 3.7 miles (I 94 / Edens Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 16.4 miles (I 90; I 94 / Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.8 hours each way, a round trip means 11.5 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Saint Rose, IL before the return drive.
