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Trip from Niles, IL to Worth, IL

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 26, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

45m

Distance

31.3 mi

50 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 12 min
4 AM
0h 41m ★
6 AM
0h 45m
8 AM
0h 53m
10 AM
0h 48m
12 PM
0h 47m
3 PM
0h 48m
5 PM
0h 52m
8 PM
0h 43m

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 Worth, IL, IL

Worth, IL

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Trip Overview

Niles, IL to Worth, IL is 31.3 miles and takes about 45m via Tri-State Tollway and surface roads, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Midwest region and the state of Illinois, making it a straightforward local excursion. You'll primarily be navigating surface streets for most of the drive, so expect city driving conditions rather than highway cruising. It's a quick hop perfect for a day trip or an easy transfer between nearby areas.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Tri-State Tollway 23.2 mi 29m
West Touhy Avenue 3.5 mi 6m
Harlem Avenue 1.8 mi 3m
Mile-Long Bridge 0.9 mi 1m
North Waukegan Road 0.4 mi <1m
West 95th Street 0.2 mi <1m
North Milwaukee Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
South Des Plaines River Road <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Tri-State Tollway — 23.2 mi, about 29m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Niles, IL and Worth, 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

3.5 mi · 6 min · West Touhy Avenue
Use the right lane.
4

Turn left onto South Des Plaines River Road

184 ft · 3 sec · South Des Plaines River Road
5

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 55 sec
Toward I 294 South: Indiana
6

Merge onto I 294

11 mi · 14 min · Tri-State Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Keep slight left at fork onto I 294

4.8 mi · 5 min · Tri-State Tollway
8

Keep slight right at fork onto I 294

3.5 mi · 4 min · Tri-State Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Continue on I 294

0.9 mi · 1 min · Mile-Long Bridge
10

Continue on I 294

3.4 mi · 4 min · Tri-State Tollway
11

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 27 sec
Exit 17A Toward US 12 East, US 20 East: 95th Street, 76th Avenue Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Keep slight right at fork

0.1 mi · 17 sec
Toward US 12, US 20 East: 95th Street Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
13

Turn straight onto US 12; US 20

0.2 mi · 24 sec · West 95th Street
14

Turn slight right

0.4 mi · 1 min
15

Turn straight onto IL 43

1.8 mi · 3 min · Harlem Avenue
16

Turn left onto West 111th Street

184 ft · 8 sec · West 111th Street
Use the left lane.
17

Turn right

291 ft · 23 sec
18

Turn right onto IL 43

102 ft · 1 sec · Harlem Avenue
19

Arrive at destination

IL 43

Where to Stop

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

village in Illinois, United States of America

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Hillside, IL

16 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

Palos Park, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Hillside, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 15.7 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 11

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 31.2 — 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.
6
20.8 mi into trip | ~29m in | I 294 / Tri-State Tollway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 294 / Tri-State Tollway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
28.6 mi into trip | ~39m in

Take the exit toward US 12 East, US 20 East: 95th Street, 76th Avenue

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 17A Toward US 12 East, US 20 East: 95th Street, 76t...
9
28.8 mi into trip | ~39m in

Keep slight right at fork toward US 12, US 20 East: 95th Street

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward US 12, US 20 East: 95th Street
6
31.2 mi into trip | ~44m in | West 111th Street

Turn left onto West 111th Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.78 one way

$9.55 round trip

$3.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 11 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.27 $5.26 $10.52
premium $4.81 $5.92 $11.84
diesel $5.40 $6.66 $13.32

Estimated Tolls: $1.39

Tri-state Tollway (23.2 mi) $1.39

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

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$5

Tolls

$1

Total

$6

Estimated CO2 emission: 11 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 9.4 0 $3.29 $1.50
Efficient EV 7.8 0 $2.74 $1.25
EV Truck/SUV 12.5 0 $4.38 $2.00

Gas CO2

11 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (64% 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 25, 2026

Origin

Niles, IL

Night in Niles on Saturday

Local time

9:47 PM

CDT

Current temp

54°F

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

NNE 15 mph 10% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 25 at 4:40AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 25 at 4:39AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Destination

Worth, IL

Night in Worth on Saturday

Local time

9:47 PM

CDT

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

44°F

Hillside, IL

16 mi in

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

4 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

45m 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 mostly surface roads, with only a small portion on the Tri-State Tollway. The longest stretch on the highway is 23.2 miles, after which you'll transition to surface streets. Be prepared for frequent intersections and traffic signals as you navigate the local road network for the majority of your trip.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 23.2 mi on Tri-State Tollway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near West Touhy Avenue.

Driving Effort 9/10

Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 31.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 45m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (West Touhy Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 20.8 miles (I 294 / Tri-State Tollway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 28.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

About the Cities

Starting in Niles, IL

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

Arriving in Worth, IL

Full guide →

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 45m. Total distance: 31.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

45m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 23.2 miles on Tri-State Tollway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $1.39 in tolls one way, starting with Tri-state 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.

Yes — we found about 4 rest areas or service plazas 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.

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 Worth, 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 20.8 miles (I 294 / Tri-State Tollway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 28.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 Worth, 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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